Longevity Summit Dublin 2025 didn’t make noise for the sake of it. It created a space, quiet, intentional, alive with questions that didn’t pretend to have all the answers. And somehow, that made it one of the most honest events in the field this year.
For four days, researchers, clinicians, founders, investors, and students gathered at Trinity College Dublin, not just to talk about lifespan, but to rethink the systems, biases, and science behind how we age and how we live.
And it wasn’t the main stage alone that carried the energy. It was the corridors, the café tables, the poster hall. It was in the quiet confidence of someone saying, “We’re still scratching the surface,” not as defeat, but as commitment.
Real science, real questions
“What stood out was the humility of the scientists,” wrote one attendee. “The talks didn’t oversell. They invited you into the complexity.” Keynotes by Rozalyn Anderson, Evelyne Bischof, MD, PhD, Brian Kennedy, Jan Gruber, Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, and Matt Kaeberlein reminded us that longevity is not a buzzword. It’s a field under construction, rigorous, messy, and worthy of more funding and attention.
Attendees praised talks that challenged assumptions, especially around cellular reprogramming, AI-enabled diagnostics, and sex-specific aging. “The future of aging science,” one post read, “must include gender-specific research. And I’m glad it’s finally being said out loud.”
The rise of women’s health and underrepresented voices
For many, the Women’s Health & Longevity Event was a turning point. “It was empowering. And also frustrating,” said Chiara Herzog in her post. “Because you realise how much has been overlooked.”
Others echoed this sentiment. “We’re finally seeing a movement where female health isn’t an afterthought in longevity, it’s a catalyst.”
Throughout the evening, speakers tackled overlooked topics like cycle syncing, hormone health, microbiome research, and early detection tools. Experts such as Jennifer Garrison, Maggie McDaris, Jana Adam, Nika Pintar, Chris Moore, Suzaan Sauerman and founders from Thermocheck and Key2Bioticsshared practical insights and data from the frontlines.
One attendee captured the shift well: “This wasn’t a side conversation. It was centre stage and it should stay there.”
Startups, students, and science in motion
Beyond the spotlight, there was steady momentum among early-career scientists, students, and startup teams sharing ideas, data, and real-world tools that could shift the field.
“I came in feeling like an outsider,” wrote one young founder. “But I left with ten new collaborators and a lot more clarity.”
Startups like Bloodo , IZY.LIFE, Sensei, Nuritas, UNIFARCO and Longevity lab presented diagnostics, Nutraceuticals Group Europe, and AI tools that aim to make longevity accessible. And many were deeply invested in evidenceover hype.
“We’re not trying to go viral,” one exhibitor said. “We’re trying to make something real.”
Scientific posters filled the halls. Young researchers from across Europe, Asia, and Latin America presented data on aging clocks, metabolomics, and neuroinflammation. “It felt like a cross between a conference and a lab reunion,” someone wrote. “So many people doing work that doesn’t usually get seen.”
Connections that lasted beyond the conference
Through the Networking app, attendees found collaborators, investors, mentors, and more. Networking wasn’t left to chance; it was embedded into the experience.
- 🟢 Attendees opted in to network through the app
- 💬 One-on-one chats sparked deeper conversations
- 🔗 337 matchmaking interests, with over 188 for pure networking and 101 for investment
- 📅 33.3% of meetings were accepted, with another 53.4% pending or rescheduled
- 📈 93% of meeting requests happened during the event itself, showing how energized people were once they arrived
Top networkers included Dr. Robert Kelly MD MBA (Beacon Hospital Dublin), and among the most active were Laura Schaefer Schmieding, Yani Langenberg, and Vlad C., each connecting across research, policy, and innovation.
As one attendee put it:
“I came for the science. I stayed for the people I met.”
Constructive feedback and building on it
We received thoughtful, specific feedback from across the community, and we’re taking it seriously.
What came through clearly was how much people cared. One attendee shared, “This was one of the most inclusive conferences I’ve attended.” That matters to us, and we’re committed to building on it.
Planning for 2026 is already in motion, shaped by what worked and what can be improved. The goal is simple: to create a space where longevity science, community, and collaboration can keep moving forward.
Sponsors as catalysts
The summit was powered not just by science, but by strategic support from sponsors who shared the mission. Organizations like Triple Helix, Applied Longevity Intelligence Services, Rejuve.Bio, ACCELERATED BIOSCIENCES CORP.., Lifespan Research Institute , and the Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) Foundation played active roles not only in funding, but in shaping conversations, asking questions, and championing ideas.
As one attendee put it: “It didn’t feel like corporate. It felt like commitment.”
If this year moved something in you, build on it. If you missed it, this is your chance to step in. Join the next chapter
What’s next, and who will be in the room?
If 2025 showed us anything, it’s that longevity isn’t just about interventions or biomarkers. It’s about people. “We left Dublin with more questions than answers,” someone wrote. “And maybe that’s exactly what good science should do.”
The next chapter is already underway.
Super Early Bird tickets for Longevity Summit Dublin 2026 are now live.If this year moved something in you, build on it. If you missed it, this is your chance to step in.
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