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The Long Table

A global table on longevity

Longevity is already reshaping the global economy.

The question is no longer whether it will grow, but who will shape it.

The Long Table is a global platform that brings together the people who can drive change: science, healthcare, business, investment, public policy and lived experience. Together, we shape a longevity-driven economy that is fair, creates social impact and is open to all, not only to the wealthiest.

Join the Conversations Next: 18 November
A long table seen from above: guests seated along both sides and at each end, place settings laid, and one empty chair pulled out, marked as your seat. YOUR SEAT

Next conversation · Wednesday 18 November 2026

Same table, nine time zones.

  1. 05:00Los Angeles
  2. 08:00New York
  3. 13:00Lisbon · London
  4. 14:00Paris · Tunis
  5. 15:00Cairo
  6. 16:00Riyadh
  7. 17:00Dubai
  8. 21:00Singapore · Hong Kong
  9. 22:00Tokyo

The Conversations

A monthly conversation on the longevity-driven economy

Free, online and open to all. Each month, two speakers open a theme, then the floor is yours. Register once and we'll invite you to every conversation.

The series

dates and topics after No. 1
  1. Coming soonNo. 2December 2026Topic to be announced
  2. Coming soonNo. 3January 2027Topic to be announced
  3. People of different backgrounds seated on both sides of a long table, meeting in person.In personSpring 2027Founding workshop, around 50 people

No. 1 · Next conversation

What do we mean by longevity?

Living longer, living healthier, a new industry, or a change in how society works? Before anything else, we agree on what we're talking about, and why it matters from your 30s onwards, not only after 60.

Wed 18 Nov 2026 13:00 Lisbon Zoom
DiscussionAbout 45 minutes: two speakers and a moderator
Open floor10 minutes of questions from everyone at the table
CostFree, open to all
Register for 18 November

Speakers final line-up

Portrait of Ana João Sepúlveda
Speaker
Ana João Sepúlveda

Has worked on longevity for nearly 20 years. Developed the idea of a longevity-driven economy.

Portrait of Lena Weissenborn
Speaker
Lena Weissenborn

Clinical psychologist working in functional and psychological medicine, with athletes and companies.

Portrait of Amel Saidane
Moderator
Amel Saidane

Founder of Betawaves, an innovation platform working across the Middle East and Africa.

Longevity across a whole life

A timeline from birth to age 100 showing where longevity matters: birth, the 30s and 40s, the 60s, the 80s and a 100th birthday. 1020304050607090 Birth Longevity starts here 30s and 40s Habits, stress, prevention 60s Work, savings, retirement 80s Care and independence 100 A birthday in good shape
Longevity is not only about old age. It runs through every decade, which is why the first conversation starts with a definition. Ages to scale.

The longevity-driven economy

As people live longer, a longevity-driven economy is taking shape, one that places healthy years at the centre of how we create value, work, invest and care for one another.

We promote a high-level global discussion that brings together those who can drive change, to shape a longevity future that is fair and has social impact.

Longevity is a civic right. It should be for everyone, not only for the wealthiest.

Three generations of a family sitting together on a hillside, looking out over the landscape at sunset.

Why we're here

Longer lives are a chance to rethink how we live, work, learn and support one another.

The goal

Extra years that are fulfilling

With the physical and mental capacity to enjoy them.

Physical capacityMental capacity
Each of us Our families Society
It matters to each of us, to our families and to society.

How we get there

  1. Understand the evidence
  2. Exchange experience
  3. Connect people who would not otherwise work together
  4. Spot opportunities and act on them

So that useful ideas become reality.

Everyone comes with their own reason

An older woman with white hair lying on the beach in the sun, eyes closed, smiling calmly.I want to celebrate my 100th birthday in good shape.Personal
A grandfather, his daughter and granddaughter laughing together over a family meal.I want to help my parents live better, for longer.Family
Two people holding a yoga balance pose in a park.I want to stay at my best as an athlete, and recover well.Performance
People of different ages working together at a table covered with charts and notebooks.I'm building a business in this space.Enterprise
Hands of people from different backgrounds holding a paper globe together.I shape policy for my country.Government
A hand holding a magnifying glass that brings a blurred forest into sharp focus.I want to know which research is solid and which is hype.Evidence

You leave the table

Connected

To people you can work with: scientists, practitioners, founders, investors and policymakers you wouldn't otherwise sit next to.

Better informed

About what the evidence shows, where its limits are, and how different cultures live and value a long life.

Ready to contribute

With a clear next step, whether that's sharing knowledge, joining an initiative or opening a door.

People join because they share this purpose and want to contribute their knowledge, experience, relationships or resources.

Who's at the table

Who should take a seat at the table?

People who combine curiosity with generosity, integrity and a willingness to act, from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

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A seat is earned through the relevance of your contribution and your commitment to the shared purpose. We value people who listen carefully, question respectfully and follow through.

One conversation, from Lisbon to Dubai

Map of the six reference cities for the 18 November conversation, placed by latitude and longitude, with local start times: Lisbon 13:00, Paris 14:00, Tunis 14:00, Cairo 15:00, Riyadh 16:00, Dubai 17:00. 10°W0°10°E20°E30°E40°E50°E60°E 50°N40°N30°N Lisbon13:00 Paris14:00 Tunis14:00 Cairo15:00 Riyadh16:00 Dubai17:00
Local start times for the 18 November conversation. Cities are placed by their real latitude and longitude. The table is open to every region.

We connect existing longevity networks rather than compete with them. If you already belong to one, bring it to the table.

What we're building

Starting small, building step by step.

NowUnder way

The Conversations

A free monthly conversation online. Two speakers open a theme, then the floor is yours. Register once and we'll keep you posted.

First session · Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 13:00 Lisbon

The founding workshop

A working gathering of around 50 people to shape what the Long Table becomes, designed as an experience rather than a standard conference.

Spring 2027, around April · Location: Porto, Dubai or Saudi Arabia date and venue

An annual gathering

A yearly meeting of the people shaping the longevity-driven economy, and the places it touches.

A longevity index

A way to measure how ready countries and sectors are for longer lives. any research partner, only with written agreement

An annual publication

What the table learned each year: data, essays and recommendations.

A group of people seated around a long wooden table in a glass-walled room at dusk, with lines of light rising above the table.

Declaration of intent

We believe that longer lives should come with better health, dignity, autonomy and opportunities for participation.

We commit to

  • Promote healthy longevity throughout life, across generations.
  • Approach ideas with curiosity, scientific rigour and openness to challenge.
  • Distinguish established evidence from emerging possibilities and commercial claims.
  • Encourage collaboration across disciplines, sectors and countries.
  • Consider affordability and access when developing solutions.
  • Turn discussion into practical initiatives with clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
  • Share knowledge responsibly and disclose relevant interests.

Our ambition is to make a meaningful contribution to how people live today, and to how future generations experience longer lives.

How we work

Every gathering has a clear question and a practical outcome.

  1. A clear question

    Each gathering starts from one question worth answering.

  2. Informed discussion

    Evidence and experience from everyone at the table.

  3. Selected initiatives

    The ideas worth acting on become initiatives, each with an owner, a next step and a review date.

  4. Learn and share

    We learn from the results and share what can help others.

Every initiative leaves the table with

Question
Owner
Next step
Review date

Commercial opportunities may emerge. Any such initiative has transparent interests and separately agreed responsibilities.

What success looks like

A light bulb standing on an open book, with hand-drawn sketches of charts and ideas rising from itKnowledge

Useful knowledge shared

Two people shaking hands, with colleagues talking in the backgroundPartnerships

Meaningful partnerships formed

A hand placing a wooden block with a heart on a stack of blocks showing people, family and homeBenefits

Initiatives that show real benefits for people

Get involved

Take a seat at the table

Register once for the Conversations and we'll invite you to each one, starting on 18 November. Tell us how else you'd like to take part.

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