April 28th-30th

D.C. Summit 2025

Join the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) for our second annual D.C. Summit, the premier event bringing together leaders, advocates, and innovators from around the globe to advance legislative initiatives that promote a healthier human lifespan.

Event Day 1

Longevity Biotech Showcase & Quick Pitches

Location: Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center | Time: 8AM - 7PM

Kick off our summit by hearing from premier researchers and pioneering biotech companies as they present the latest breakthroughs in longevity-focused drug discovery and cutting-edge technologies. In the afternoon, six longevity biotechnology companies will deliver quick pitches, showcasing their groundbreaking innovations poised to redefine the future of medicine. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch, and conclude your day with an open bar and ample networking opportunities.

Event Day 2

Applications of Longevity Medicine

Location: Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center | Time: 8AM - 7PM

Delve into the real-world impact of longevity medicine through expert panel discussions, keynote presentations, and case studies exploring its effects on our society, economy, and military preparedness. A full day of thought leadership sessions will include breakfast, lunch, and an evening open bar reception for continued conversations and networking.

Event Day 3

Congressional Briefing & Hill Day

Location: Capitol Hill | Time: 9AM - 8PM

Join A4LI and our sponsor companies for a full day of advocacy and collaboration on Capitol Hill. The morning kicks off with a congressional briefing, where we’ll share key insights and drive the national conversation on longevity. Throughout the afternoon, A4LI partners will meet with congressional representatives to advance strategic policy efforts. The day concludes with an exclusive sponsors-only dinner—an opportunity to reflect on progress, forge new connections, and strengthen our shared commitment to a healthier future.

Summit Speakers

More speakers to be announced! 

Schedule

D.C. Summit Program Schedule

April 28th
Longevity Biotech Showcase &
Quick Pitches

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Registration and Morning Networking

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Dylan V. Livingston

Founder and CEO, A4LI

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Presentation | President and CEO Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Eric Verdin, MD

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Presentation | Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research

Steven Austad, PhD

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Presentation | President and CEO Gladden Longevity

Jeffrey Gladden, MD

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Coffee Break

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM

Presentation | Co-Founder and Head of Science of Generation Lab

Irina Conboy, PhD

10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation | Assistant Professor at University of Arizona

George Sutphin, PhD

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

Presentation | President
The Academy of Health and Lifespan Research

Nir Barzilai, MD

11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

Coffee Break

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Presentation | Co-Founder and CEO
Fauna Bio

Ashley Zehnder, PhD

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Presentation | Co-Founder and CEO
Gordian Biotechnology

Francisco LePort, PhD

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

Presentation | Co-Founder and COO
BioAge Labs

Eric Morgen, MD

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Presentation | Co-Founder and CEO
Retro Biosciences

Joe Betts-LaCroix

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Presentation | CEO
Repair Biotechnologies

Reason

1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

Presentation | Managing Partner
LongeVC

Aurora Griffin

2:10 PM - 2:15 PM

Coffee Break

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

Presentation | Co-Founder and CEO
Matter Bio

Christopher Bradley, MS

2:35 PM - 2:55 PM

Presentation | Founder and CEO
NaNotics

Louis Hawthorne

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Presentation | Co-Founder
Apollo Health Ventures

Alexandra Bause, PhD

3:15 PM - 3:20 PM

Coffee Break

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Presentation | CSO
Life Biosciences

Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, PhD

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation | Managing Director
The Thalion Initiative

Todd White

4:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Coffee Break

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM

Quick Pitch | Intervene Immune

Bobby Brooke, MS

4:15 PM - 4:25 PM

Quick Pitch | NeuroAge

Christin Glorioso MD, PhD

4:25 PM - 4:35 PM

Quick Pitch | LentoBio

Kris Barnes, PhD

4:35 PM - 4:45 PM

Quick Pitch | Yuva Biosciences

Saksham Narang

4:45 PM - 4:55 PM

Quick Pitch | Amaro Therapeutics

Michael French, MS

4:55 PM - 5:05 PM

Quick Pitch | Lifespan Edge

Dobri Kiprov, MD

5:05 PM - 5:30 PM

Investor Panel

Moderator
Brenda Eap, PhD

Karl Pfleger, PhD
Angel Investor

Petr Sramek, MBA
LongevityTech.Fund

Alexandra Bause, PhD
Apollo Health Ventures

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking

April 29th
Applications of Longevity Medicine

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Morning Networking

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Dylan V. Livingston

Founder and CEO, A4LI

9:00 AM - 9:35 AM

The Global Longevity Economy

Moderator

Michael Ringel JD, PhD

COO, Life Biosciences

Raiany Rommani

Longevity Policy and Ethics Lead, Amaranth Foundation

John Mauldin

Founder, Lifespan Edge

Marco Quarta, PhD

Co-Founder and CSO, Rubedo Life Sciences

9:35 AM - 10:10 AM

Women's Health and Aging

Moderator

Breanna Deutsch

Author, Finding the Fountain: Why Government Must Unlock Biotech's Potential to Maximize Longevity

Jennifer Garrison, PhD

Assistant Professor, Buck Institute

Sonia Arrison

Founder, 100 Plus Capital

Sofie Wei, PhD

Founder and CEO, X-Therma

10:10 AM - 10:15 AM

Coffee Break

10:15 AM - 10:50 AM

Clinical Endpoints for Aging Interventions

Moderator

Karl Pfleger, PhD

Founder, Agingbiotech.info

Kristen Fortney, PhD

Founder and CEO, BioAge Labs

Nir Barzilai, MD

President, Academy for Health and Lifespan Research

Matt Kaeberlein, PhD

Co-Founder and CEO, Optispan

10:50 AM - 11:25 AM

Aging Populations: A Geopolitical Perspective

Moderator

Dylan V. Livingston

Founder and CEO, A4LI

Niklas Anzinger

Co-Founder and CEO, Infinita City

Mac Davis

Founder and CEO, Minicircle

Sebastian Brunemeier

Co-Founder and General Partner, Healthspan Capital

11:25 AM - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 AM - 12:05 PM

Defense and Space Applications of Longevity Science

Moderator

Jeremy Elser, PhD

CEO, Ship of Theseus

Mitchell Lee, PhD

Co-Founder and CEO, Ora Biomedical

Bob Walker

Co-Founder and CEO, moonWalker Associates

Chris Steele, PhD

Chief of Strategy and Business Development, Medical Technology Enterprise Consortiium

12:05 PM - 12:40 PM

Increasing Patient Access to Longevity Medicine

Moderator

Alexander McCobin

CEO, Liberty Ventures

Niklas Anzinger

Co-Founder and CEO, Infinita City

Jessica Flanigan, PhD

Professor, University of Richmond

Todd White

Managing Director, The Thalionn Initiative

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM - 2:15 PM

Philanthropic Efforts in Longevity Science and Medicine

Moderator

Karl Pfleger, PhD

Founder, Agingbiotech.info

Lee Nunley

Strategy and Development Officer, American Federation for Aging Research

George Sutphin, PhD

Chairperson, American Aging Association

Leanne Jones, PhD

Director, Bakar Aging Research Institute

2:15 PM - 2:55 PM

The Investor's Perspective

Moderator

Thomas Zuber, JD

Managing Partner, Zuber Lawler

Katerina Stroponiati

Founder, Brilliant Minds

Petr Sramek, MBA

Co-Founder and Chairman, Longevitytech.fund

Karl Pfleger, PhD

Founder, Agingbiotech.info

2:55 PM - 3:00 PM

The Investor's Perspective

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Startup Stories — Paths to Funding

Moderator

Sonia Arrison

Founder, 100 Plus Capital

Mac Davis

Founder and CEO, Minicircle

Jasmine Smith

CEO, RejuveAI

Joe Betts-LaCroix

CEO, Retro Biosciences

3:40 PM - 4:15 PM

Legal Perspectives in Longevity Science

Moderator

Thomas Zuber, JD

Managing Partner, Zuber Lawler

Carla Pareja Paris, JD

Associate, Zuber Lawler

Amy Kim, JD

Treasurer, A4LI

Bernard Siegel, JD

Executive Director, Healthspan Action Coalition

4:15 PM - 4:20 PM

Coffee Break

4:20 PM - 4:55 PM

Bringing Longevity Innovations to People

Moderator

Joe Betts-LaCroix

CEO, Retro Biosciences​

Vera Gorbunova, PhD

Co-Director, Rochester Aging Research Center

Alex Trapp

Staff Scientist, Retro Biosciences

Vadim Gladyshev, PhD

Professor, Harvard Medical School

4:55 PM - 5:30 PM

Communicating Longevity Science

Moderator

John Guy

Senior Director, Prism Group

Greg Fahy, PhD

Co-Founder and CSO, Intervene Immune

Dylan V. Livingston

Founder and CEO, A4LI

Arjoon Srikanth

Candidate, Virginia's 1st House of Delegates

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking

April 30th
Congressional Briefing and Hill Day

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Congressional Briefing

10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Meetings with Members of Congress
(A4LI Sponsors Only)

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Private Dinner (A4LI Sponsors Only)

Become a sponsor

Partner with A4LI to drive groundbreaking advancements in aging research and healthy lifespan policies. As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility within a growing community of innovators, policymakers, and advocates committed to shaping a healthier future. Join us in creating impactful change today!

Community Ally
($2,500)

Supporters Circle
($5,000)

Strategic Partners
($10,000)

Champions of the Cause ($20,000)

Longevity Leaders
($50,000)

Your name or company's logo listed on website and A4LI event materials

Amplify company's news and updates to A4LI mailing lists

Invitation to A4LI's government affairs team calls

Biannually

Quarterly

Monthly

Monthly

Free A4LI individual membership for company employees

Invitation to A4LI's annual Q3 board meeting as an observer

Speaking opportunity at A4LI events

Virtual only

Virtual or in-person

Virtual and in-person

Virtual and in-person

Automatic registration A4LI's D.C. Summit

Invitation(s) to a sponsors-only private dinner at the D.C. Summit

1

1

2

3

Meet with your Member of Congress

Guaranteed two speaking slots at the D.C. Summit

Inclusion in shaping the program for the D.C. Summit

Community Ally
($2,500)

Your name or company's logo listed on website and A4LI event materials

Amplify company's news and updates to A4LI mailing lists

Supporters Circle
($5,000)

Everything in Community Ally, Plus:

Biannual invitation to A4LI's government affairs team calls

Virtual speaking opportunity at A4LI events

Automatic registration to A4LI's D.C. summit

One invitation to a sponsors-only private dinner at the D.C. Summit

Strategic Partners
($10,000)

Everything in Supports Circle, Plus:

Quarterly invitation to A4LI's government affairs team calls

Virtual or In-Person speaking opportunity at A4LI events

Meeting with Your Member of Congress

Champions of the Cause
($20,000)

Everything in Strategic Partners, Plus:

Monthly invitation to A4LI's government affairs team calls

Free A4LI individual membership for company employees

Virtual AND In-Person speaking opportunities at A4LI events

2 Invitations to a sponsors-only private dinner at the D.C. Summit

Longevity Leaders
($50,000)

Everything in Champions of the Cause, Plus:

Monthly invitation to A4LI's government affairs team calls

Invitation to A4LI's annual Q3 board meeting as an observer

3 invitations to a sponsors-only private dinner at the D.C. Summit

Guaranteed two speaking slots at the D.C. Summit

Inclusion in shaping the program for the D.C. Summit

Non-profit organizations receive 25% off of their sponsorship contribution.