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Which Longevity Conference Should You Attend? A Guide by Audience
By Longevity Meetups7 min read
There is no single best longevity conference. The field has split into meetings for scientists, for clinicians, for investors and for the public, and each is built around a different program. Pick by who you are first, then by date and travel. Descriptions below come from each organizer's own site, checked October 23, 2026.
At a glance
| Conference | Built for | Format | Next or last edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDD | Aging biotech: academia, pharma, investors | On site and online | Oct 1–3, 2026, Boston; 2027 not announced |
| Longevity Summit Dublin | Science-led, on human longevity | In person | Jun 24–26, 2026, Dublin; 2027 not announced |
| American Aging Association | The association's annual meeting | In person | May 23–26, 2027, Virginia Beach |
| Longevity Med Summit | Doctors, clinic owners, longevity professionals | In person, conference and exhibition | Apr 21–22, 2027, London |
| Longevity Investors Conference | Institutional investors, family offices, funds | In person, deliberately small | Sep 14–17, 2026, Gstaad; 2027 not announced |
| Founders Longevity Forum | Founders, CEOs, venture investors | In person | London, San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore; dates to come |
| RAADfest | A general audience | In person, with an expo | Sep 4–6, 2026, Scottsdale; 2027 not announced |
| Biohackers World | Beginners to experienced biohackers | In person, conference and expo | Jan 16–17, 2027, Miami |
| The Longevity Show | The public, plus a business conference | In person | Apr 16–17, 2027, London |
If you do research
ARDD is the meeting to know. Its organizers call it the world's largest meeting dedicated to aging and longevity biotechnology, and the speaker list spans academic labs, pharma, biotech and investors. Previously held in Copenhagen, it took place at Harvard in October 2026, and it can be followed online. In 2026 its side forums covered longevity medicine, AI in drug discovery and pet longevity.
Longevity Summit Dublin calls itself a science-led conference on human longevity, with speakers from longevity science and medicine. Recent editions have been held in June or July.
The American Aging Association has already set the dates of its 2027 annual meeting: May 23–26 in Virginia Beach. Specialist symposiums such as the PRiME Symposium in Toronto, on precision healthy aging, fill in the year.
If you practice medicine
The Longevity Med Summit describes itself as the leading global event for doctors, clinic owners and longevity professionals, and its program leans toward running a longevity practice as well as the medicine. It moves from Lisbon to London for 2027 (April 21–22). ARDD, which ran a Longevity Medicine Forum in 2026, is the research-side alternative.
If you invest or build a company
The Longevity Investors Conference in Gstaad brings institutional investors, family offices and funds together with scientists, and keeps attendance deliberately limited. The Founders Longevity Forum gathers founders, CEOs and venture investors, with editions planned in London, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore. Smaller pitch events, such as the Longevity Biotech Pitch Day during JPM week in January, put investors in a room with a handful of startups. See investing and startup events for what's coming up.
If you're curious about living longer
RAADfest describes itself as the largest global longevity event for a general audience, with a program on practices and protocols for longevity. Biohackers World runs conference-and-expo weekends in several US cities, aimed at everyone from wellness-curious beginners to experienced biohackers. The Longevity Show in London pairs a public festival with a separate business conference. For something local and cheaper, a biohacking event or a community meetup near you is a good first step.
How to choose
- Decide what you want to leave with: new science, clinical skills, deals, or a routine you can follow.
- Pick by region before program. Travel often costs more than the ticket, and some meetings, such as ARDD, can be followed online.
- Check access. Investor events are often by application, and some summits are invitation only.
- Get on the mailing lists. Organizers announce dates there first; see the 2027 dates announced so far.
Browse every upcoming longevity conference for dates, places and links to register.
Frequently asked questions
Which longevity conference is best for researchers?
ARDD (Aging Research and Drug Discovery), which describes itself as the largest meeting on aging and longevity biotechnology, and Longevity Summit Dublin, a science-led conference. The American Aging Association’s annual meeting is set for May 23–26, 2027.
Which longevity conference is best for doctors?
The Longevity Med Summit is built for doctors, clinic owners and longevity professionals; its 2027 edition is April 21–22 in London. ARDD also ran a Longevity Medicine Forum alongside its main program in 2026.
Which longevity conference is best for investors?
The Longevity Investors Conference in Gstaad is aimed at institutional investors, family offices and funds and is kept deliberately small. The Founders Longevity Forum targets founders, CEOs and venture investors, and pitch events such as the Longevity Biotech Pitch Day put investors in a room with startups.
Which longevity conference is best for a beginner?
RAADfest describes itself as the largest longevity event for a general audience, and Biohackers World is aimed at everyone from wellness-curious beginners to experienced biohackers. The Longevity Show in London combines a public festival with a business conference.