March 20 - 21, 2024

DC Fly-In 2024

The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives hosted its inaugural D.C. Fly-In from March 20 – 21, 2024. This event brought together people from around the world, from Hawaii to the United Kingdom, to discuss how we can advance legislative initiatives that promote a healthier human lifespan.

D.C. Fly-In 2024

Schedule

Location: The Mayflower Hotel | Dates: March 20 - 21

Day 1: March 20, 2024

  • Industry Discussion with ARPA-H: The event commenced with a Q&A session featuring representatives from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), focusing on advancements in health research and innovation.

Day 2: March 21, 2024

  • Congressional Briefing:

    • Speakers:
      • Kristen Fortney, PhD: Co-Founder and CEO of BioAge Labs.
      • Joe Betts-LaCroix: Co-Founder and CEO of Retro Biosciences.
      • Matt Kaeberlein, PhD: Co-Founder and CEO of Optispan.
    • These experts discussed the latest developments in longevity science and the importance of supportive legislation.
  • Keynote Dinner:

    • Speakers:
      • Dylan V. Livingston: Founder and President of A4LI.
      • Newt Gingrich: Former U.S. Speaker of the House.
      • Michael Stebbins, PhD: Former White House Assistant Director for Biotechnology.
    • The dinner featured keynote addresses emphasizing the significance of policy in advancing healthspan initiatives.

 

The D.C. Fly-In provided a platform for stakeholders to engage with policymakers, share insights on longevity research, and advocate for policies to enhance healthy human lifespans.

Event Recap

The 2024 A4LI D.C. Fly-In united experts, policymakers, and advocates to advance longevity initiatives. Highlights included a congressional briefing, keynote dinner, and discussions on cutting-edge healthspan research, fostering collaboration and driving progress in longevity policy.

Event Video

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