Longevity Wednesdays

Who We Are

Community

Our community is a melting pot of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and other professionals who are pioneering or have a profound interest in extending healthy lifespan. We provide a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, aimed at fostering innovation and advancing the field of longevity.

What We Do

Local Events

We organize monthly events for connection, idea exchange, learning, and networking among professionals in the longevity space. Our activities range from talks, panels, dinners, activities, 0-alcohol wine & spirits tastings, presentations from leading aging researchers. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment to connect the local longevity community.

Past Event

Can Psychedelics Slow, and Even Reverse, Aging?

On November 12, 2025, we hosted a thought-provoking talk with Nina Patrick, PhD, exploring the emerging science on psychedelics and aging at Maze Impact. She examined how these compounds may influence cellular aging, cognitive decline, and neuroplasticity, highlighting what the clinical data supports and where uncertainty remains. The session also explored the tension between ancient therapeutic practices and modern longevity science.It was a rigorous, clear-eyed look at a rapidly evolving field, and a reminder that psychedelics may hold untapped potential for future brain health and resilience.

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Sleep as a Lever to Extend Healthspan

On October 22, 2025, we hosted a Longevity Wednesdays panel discussion on one of the most powerful levers for extending healthspan: sleep. Forty people attended this edition of our Lisbon-based community gathering, which brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and longevity enthusiasts to exchange knowledge and push the frontier of healthy aging. The event was sponsored by TejoMed.👥 Our Panelists
• Nicolas Ronco — Founder of YeloSpa, a pioneering urban wellness concept centered on rest and recovery
• Dr. Luisa Batista — Physician, longevity clinician, and Medical Director at TejoMed
• Dr. Teresa Paiva — Renowned neurologist and one of Portugal’s leading sleep medicine experts, founder and director of CENC – Sleep Medicine Center
• Rique Villa — Founder of H2Pillow™️ and creator of the Unlocking Better Sleep™️ initiative, advancing science-based sleep-tech solutionsIt was a thoughtful and engaging evening dedicated to understanding how optimizing sleep can support healthy aging.

Past Event

Longevity Wednesday's Dinner

We hosted an intimate dinner at Gandaia Club on September 25, 2025, bringing together 30 investors, founders, and scientists working across the longevity ecosystem. It was a warm evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation about the future of healthspan, and a strong reminder of the incredible talent driving longevity forward in Lisbon and beyond.

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Biobasics Talk + Movement Practice with mvmt.studio

On June 11, 2025, we hosted an evening that blended science and practice in collaboration with mvmt.studio, focused on the science of sustainable wellbeing and how to put it into action.Our Guide: Max Rodman
• 20+ years in fitness and wellness
• Former Division I athlete (Yale lacrosse) & CrossFit regional champion
• Trained 2,000+ clients through his holistic practice Vitruvian
• Bridged elite performance with real-world wellbeingIt was an energizing and insightful event that helped our community explore what sustainable wellbeing can truly feel like.

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Fireside chat on "The Golden Opportunity of the Silver Economy"

On May 21, 2025, We hosted an after-work gathering with Miguel Martins, Business Development Manager for Portugal at Freebird Club, an award-winning social impact startup that promotes healthy aging by tackling loneliness among older adults through travel and social connection, and Margarida Quinhones, Executive Director at Pedaling Without Age Portugal, a project that offers free bicycle rides to older adults, helping to reduce isolation while giving them back the city and the “right to feel the wind in their hair.”

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Fascial Release Workshop by Human Garage

On May 7, 2025, Human Garage led an empowering workshop focused on reclaiming our health through self-responsibility. Their approach combined cutting-edge bodywork techniques with a philosophy that put our wellbeing back in our own hands.The team led us through fascial maneuvers, slow, methodical movements that reprogram fascia (the body’s connective tissue network) to release stored tension and traumatic memories. These practices promote emotional and physical wellbeing through a holistic approach to body mechanics.Over 60 people attended, and guests were able to taste MoM’s drinks.

Past Event

Film Screening:
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

On April 9, 2025, the Longevity Wednesdays team hosted a community screening of the documentary on “the most tested man on earth,” Bryan Johnson: Don’t Die – The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. The screening was followed by a critical discussion chaired by Dr. Luisa Batista from TejoMed.The evening included:• 6:00–6:30 PM — Arrival & networking
• 6:30–8:00 PM — Documentary viewing
• 8:00–8:30 PM — Critical discussion with Dr. Luisa
• 8:30–9:00 PM — Community mixerWe were grateful to Sitio for hosting and to TejoMed for sponsoring the event. Sitio is a network of shared living and working spaces across Portugal, and TejoMed is Lisbon’s premier concierge medical service with a strong focus on longevity and preventative medicine.

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The Investment Case for Women’s Health

On March 12, 2025, we hosted a high-energy workshop powered by O.J. Brand Accelerator, bringing together healthtech investors, entrepreneurs, and operators to explore untapped opportunities in the $1T women’s health market. Through a rapid, interactive empathy sprint, participants uncovered key insights and new investment perspectives to address the critical health gap women face.The session concluded with an engaging panel featuring Simone Franke (SheSapiens), Leah Johns (Bain’s Global Consumer Lab), Inês Santos Silva (TejoMed), and Dr. Ekua Yankah (Brands on a Mission).It was a dynamic opportunity to innovate, connect, and drive meaningful change in women’s health.

Past Event

A Practical Guide to Longevity Supplements Panel

Date: Februrary 26, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Sitio FinTech HouseMore details to come

Past Event

Alcohol-Free Cocktail Tasting

Join Longevity Wednesdays on January 29, 2024 at Palacio Ramalhete in Lisbon for an evening exploring alcohol alternatives.Starting at 6:30 PM, dive into the world of tasty alcohol alternatives with exclusive tastings of non-alcoholic spirits from Lisbon’s very own Awesome Beverage Company.This event is brought to you by Longevity Wednesdays and proudly sponsored by naturalX Health Ventures.This event is limited to 25 people.

• Register Here

Past Event

1-Year Anniversary Dinner

Time flew by, and Longevity Wednesdays is already 1 year old! Thank you all for your interest and active participation that helped put Lisbon on the Longevity map.To celebrate, we organized our 1-year anniversary dinner on December 5th, 2024 in Lisbon. We hosted 50 members of the Longevity Wedesdays community.We would like to thank our sponsors:TejoMed is the first membership-based family medicine clinic in Portugal where members have their own dedicated doctor for life. TejoMed’s concierge doctors see fewer patients, ensuring they have more time to prioritize longevity, personalized care, and preventative health.Healthy Horizon is Lisbon’s first longevity club, offering cutting-edge therapies and a holistic approach to help members live longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives.Please mark your calendars for the Conscious Health Summit 2025, May 2–3 in Lisbon. It aims to bring modern science and ancestral wisdom together for a deeper understanding of health.

Past Event

Turning Portugal into the next Longevity Hub

We want to put Portugal at the epicenter of the longevity movement, and on November 27th, 2024, we hosted a panel titled "Turning Portugal into the next Longevity Hub" at Catolica University, which had recently launched its Longevity Leadership Program targeting corporate leaders and managers interested in becoming longevity literate.Our speakers:Moderator: Rute Dinis De Sousa, Head of Transformation and Strategic Partnerships @ Nova Medical SchoolPanelists:Céline Abecassis, Longevity Leadership Program Director and Professor @ Catolica LisbonNina Patrick, Head of Innovation @ Champalimaud FoundationMiguel Gouveia, Professor of Economics @ Católica LisbonNoemie Olivero, CEO @ Longevity House

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Longevity After-Work: Fireside chat with Joana Costa

We revamped our Longevity After-Work format and paired it with a fireside chat with a member of the Longevity community in Lisbon. This first fireside chat was with Joana Costa, medical director @ B-life Clinic, a longevity clinic based in Cascais. The event was hosted in the prestigious location of Palacio Ramalhete, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Lisbon.

Past Event

Longevity Run and Pitch Session

Founders Running Club and Longevity Wednesdays hosted a refreshing 5K run along Lisbon's waterfront on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 7:45 AM to 10:15 AM. After the run, participants gathered for a community mixer with health and longevity industry professionals and investors at a venue that was confirmed later.

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HealthTech Spotlight

On October 16th, 2024 at Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Longevity Wednesdays put the spotlight on four healthtech startups, each presenting their innovative solutions in the fields of longevity and general health. The startups shared their journey from cutting-edge technology to commercial success, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.Each startup presented their unique approach to health innovation, with a focus on how they are navigating the challenges of scaling their business and achieving market traction.Featured Startups:Benjamin Suhr, CCO @ Osaia, the first tech-enabled osteoporosis and women's health clinicTamsin Chislett, COO @ Hyfe, using AI to harness the potential of cough as a vital signAndreas Cleve, CEO @ Corti, offering healthcare practitioners a voice-based AI platform for analyzing patient interviews

Past Event

Regenerative Workout @ The Strength Clinic

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: The Strength Clinic
Address: R. dos Lusíadas 38A, 1300-371 Lisboa, PortugalLongevity Wednesdays partnered with the Strength Clinic for a Regenerative WorkoutMaintaining healthy joints, optimising range of motion and unlocking movement potential is especially important for living a long, pain-free life. The regeneration sessions, that are integrated in the training system we have developed at The Strength Clinic, will focus primarily on breath work, mobility / stability training, movement practice (global and segmental) and aim to help your body feel better and recover more effectively.

Past Event

Secrets of Women's Healthy Ageing

On September 25, 2024 we co-hosted "Secrets of Womens' Healthy Aging with WEW (Women Empowering Women) at IDEA Spaces - São Sebastião.

Over 50 people attended to hear our two speakers.Dr Daniel Leal, Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine speak about "The Critical Importance of Bone Mass in Women's Health and Longevity"Dr Luísa Batista MD, Concierge Physician, TejoMed. "Happily Women - Towards Hormonal & Emotional Health"

Past Event

Ârc Opening Presentations

On Thursday September 12 the team of Longevity Wednesdays hosted a joint event with Ârc.In the beautiful Goethe Institut, we hosted presentations from James Roy Poulter, Caitlin Lewis, Sebastian Brunemeier and Aubrey de Grey, as part of Ârc's opening.Following the talks was a sponsored dinner at La Villa.Ârc is a pop-up city happening from 10 September - 10 October at an Embassy, in the heart of Lisbon. Ârc aims at founders/investors/researchers building in web3, network states, longevity and adjacent fields, who want to be immersed in an experience designed for their success. Longevity Wednesdays is partnering with their longevity arm.http://â.city/

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Panel: Sickcare to Healthcare

Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Second Home

Over 50 attendees came to our panel discussion "From Sickcare to Healthcare: The Case for Preventative Medicine" with:Filipa Mafra Gallo medical doctor, specializing in functional and integrative anti-aging medicineSofia Couto Da Rocha - Head of Innovation and Virtual Client @ Lusiadas Saude & medical doctorRute Dinis de Sousa - Head of Transformation and Strategic Partnerships @ Nova Medical SchoolJoao Conde - Vice-Dean for Research @ Nova Medical SchoolTyler Gordon - CEO, TejoMed

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Longevity After work

Each month we gather informally at Cascavel for food, drinks and socializing after work.When: Every 3rd Wednesday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: CascavelOptional community dinner at the closest Honest Greens in Cais do Sodré

Past event

Talk: Investing in LongBio

Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Sitio FinTech House

Longevity Wednesdays will host Sebastian A. Brunemeier for a talk and Q&A on Investing in LongBio Companies - A Strategic GuideSebastian is Co-Founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital, and CEO and Founder of ImmuneAGE Bio (stealth), focused on immune system rejuvenation. Over the last 5 years, he has co-founded 4 longevity biotech (“LongBio”) companies with a total equity value of >$600M.

Past Event

Wednesday Morning Cycling Class

Cycling on Wednesday morning!On May 8th we did a 7:45am high intensity cycling class at Amplify.After the class we stayed to chat and enjoy their smoothies.We will be regularly attending cycling and bootcamp classes the first Wednesday of each month.

Past Event

Longevity Med Summit

Date: May 8-9, 2024

Location: Lisbon, PTLongevity Wednesdays members will be at the Longevity Med Summit.For our community, the organizers have agreed to offer a 10% discount on ticket prices. Contact us to get the discount.

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April Longevity Dinner

In April, we organized our second Longevity dinner at Madrasta sponsored by NaturalX Health Ventures. We gathered 18 longevity professionals for a night of insightful dialogue to form new connections in Lisbon.

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Cycling Class

Cycling on Wednesday morning!On March 27th did a 7:45am high intensity cycling class at Amplify.After the class we stayed to chat and enjoy their smoothies.We will be regularly attending cycling and bootcamp classes together in the future. Stay tuned for announcements!

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5th Healthy Aging Forum

On Feburary 21st we attended the "5th UK-Portugal Healthy Ageing Forum - The Economic and Social Opportunities." organized by the UK Embassy in Portugal in partnership with and NOVA Medical School and NOVA SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center.The event was a presentation of their report:"Health equals wealth. Maximising the longevity dividend in Portugal"

• View the Report Here

Past Event

Longevity Dinner

In December 2023, we hosted our first Longevity Wednesdays kick-off dinner for investors and founders at Black Trumpet in Lisbon. Libertus Capital generously sponsored the dinner.

This exclusive event brought together leading investors and entrepreneurs in the longevity space for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities

Past Event

Alcohol-Free Wine & Spirit Tasting

In honor of Dry January we hosted an alcohol-free wine & spirit tasting with unique beverages from Awesome Beverage Co. The event was at the Sitio FinTech House and sponsored by VitaDAO, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding longevity research.

This event offered our community a chance to engage in a health-conscious social gathering, reflecting our commitment to promoting not just longevity in years, but also in the quality of life. It was a relaxed and fun event exploring innovative alternatives to traditional social beverages.