Melbourne Longevity Panel: Turning The Tide

Turning The Tide: How to Popularise Longevity in Australia and Make It a Longevity Nation?

Join us for this absolute stellar line-up of internationally renowned local stars, as well as an esteemed overseas guest from Novato, California.

This event brings together some of the most innovative minds and leaders in the field of longevity to explore a crucial question: How do we shift the tide and position Australia as a global longevity leader?

As advancements in longevity science accelerate worldwide, Australia has the opportunity to embrace a future where preventative health and cutting-edge longevity biotech shape our national identity.

However, an old mentality, an outdated medical curriculum, the fringe perception of longevity—along with the turning breakthrough research into mainstream adoption and investment—remain challenging. This panel will try to address how to drive public enthusiasm, attract more funding, and foster a longevity ecosystem in Australia.

We urge investors, policymakers, visionaries, and decision-makers to join us—not just to discuss the future, but to actively shape it. Expect an engaging discussion that goes beyond theory and aims to outline concrete steps toward a national longevity movement.

Panelists:

• Dr. Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston - a Neuroscientist and the Author of The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death. Ariel is also a Research Fellow at Monash University, Australia.
• Paloma Newton - Founder, Elita Genetics.
• Dr. Iman Azimi - Head of the Cancer Drug Discovery and Cellular Ageing Research Group, Monash University.
• Dr. Lisa Sorger - Medical Director, Prenuvo Australia.
• Dr. Matthew O'Connor - CEO of Scientific Affairs, Cyclarity Therapeutics.

Moderator:

• Katia Dowling, Lumen Longevity

Event Highlights:

• Learn from top experts about the latest research and breakthroughs in extending healthspan.
• Network with like-minded individuals and professionals in the field of longevity.
• If you are an investor, explore attractive opportunities for investing in longevity.
• Discuss what’s needed to integrate longevity into Australia’s healthcare system and national agenda.
• Debate the broader implications of extended lifespans and how we can ensure longevity benefits all Australians.
• Walk away with a roadmap on what needs to happen next to push Australia forward as a longevity nation.

Event Details:

• DATE: 7th May, 2025
• TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
• DURATION: 2 hours (incl networking and Q&A)
• LOCATION: CoLabs - a company that designs, builds and runs collaborative spaces where bio-led science, technology and people can thrive.

🚀 Register now and be at the forefront of the longevity revolution in Australia.