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Business Plan Competition Open
Submit your innovative idea for a chance to gain visibility,expert feedback, and potential funding.
John Hopper Leadership Award Nominations Open
Nominate an inspiring leader who embodies vision, impact, and a commitment to advancing our community.
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What’s Next Longevity
Venture Summit
June 16-18, 2026
San Francisco, California
Co-Hosted by
What’s Next Longevity
Venture Summit
June 16-18, 2026
San Francisco, California
Co-Hosted by
Summit News
Business Plan Competition Open
Submit your innovative idea for a chance to gain visibility,expert feedback, and potential funding.
John Hopper Leadership Award Nominations Open
Nominate an inspiring leader whoembodies vision, impact, and a commitment to advancing our community.
Sponsor
Partner with us as a sponsor to amplify your brand while helping make this event possible.
Exhibit
Showcase your organization, connect
with attendees, and highlight your work by
reserving an exhibit space.
Registration is now open!
Now in its 23rd year, the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit brings together top industry investors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, analysts, partners in senior housing and home care, media, and innovators, all to help you advance your business and expand your network of experts in the longevity economy.
What previous attendees have said…
“As a first-time attendee and presenter, I had a great experience at the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit. It was exciting to be in a room full of people genuinely passionate about improving the future of aging. The energy, the conversations, and the momentum were all incredibly inspiring. The summit doesn’t just support new companies—it helps move the entire industry forward. I’m really grateful to have been part of it.”
“The Longevity Venture Summit delivered the most impactful and meaningful discussions I’ve experienced at any conference. Mary has created something truly special – bringing together exceptional people tackling the most important challenges of our time.”
“Attending the Longevity Summit was an incredibly insightful and energizing experience! The sessions sparked meaningful conversations about the future of aging, healthspan, and innovation, while the caliber of thought leadership was truly inspiring. I left feeling both challenged and motivated—with fresh ideas and new partnerships that I know will make a lasting impact. The networking was top-notch, bringing together passionate, forward-thinking professionals committed to creating human-centered technologies to live better longer. Mary has a true gift for connecting the best and brightest!”
“Please accept my warmest congratulations on another successful year of the longevity conference. It was truly an incredible gathering. The passion, camaraderie, clear intent, and cross-sector collaboration were truly commendable. I hope you and your team feel immensely proud of the meaningful dialogues, innovation, and partnerships that the conference fostered.”
“What a joy and honor to attend such an incredible event. I left feeling deeply inspired by the brilliant leaders in attendance and the trailblazers shaping the future of the industry. Grateful for the insights, the conversations, and the renewed sense of purpose.”
“This was my first time attending the summit but out of more than 20 years of attending various international renowned conferences, this was the most compacted and insightful summit that I ever attended. Two and a half day event that felt more like a five-day event for me. I will definitely attend next year again.”
“An excellent conference, your team is strong and the content was outstanding.”
2025 Summit Featured Speakers
Mary Furlong
President, Mary Furlong and Associates
Dr. Ken Dychtwald
Founder and CEO,
Age Wave
Nancy LeaMond
EVP, Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, AARP
Sarita Mohanty
President and CEO,
The SCAN Foundation
Why attend?
- Find deal flow
- Hear from investors who are investing in the market
- Be among the first to learn about innovations for the longevity market
- Hear from entrepreneurs on their go to market strategies
- Gather research about the longevity market
- Meet with fellow attendees in AgeTech One-on-Ones provided by AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. AgeTech One-on-Ones are double opt-in 15-minute meetings scheduled throughout the Summit.
The What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit brings together a range of thought leaders in the longevity market, including investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, government agencies and nonprofits. Below is a sampling of companies that participated last year.
- 7wire Ventures
- AARP
- Able Care
- Age Wave
- Ageless Innovation
- AgeTech Capital
- AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
- Aloe Care Health
- Amba Health and Care
- Audien Hearing
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Bespoke Health by KottonMD
- Black Opal Ventures
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CABHI Ventures
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Caregiving Club
- Center for the Digital Future
- Comfort Keepers
- CommonSpirit Health
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Eight Peaks Partners
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Embodied Labs
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Equitage Ventures
- Eskaton
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Exceptional Senior Placement
- GetSetUp
- GoGo Grandparent
- HM Venture Partners
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Homecare Club
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Institute on Aging
- JubileeTV
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LeadingAge California
- Meta
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Nazareth Homes
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Neursantys
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PanasonicWell
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Posit Science
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Right at Home Ventures
- Samsung Health
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Sequoia Living
- SilverRide
- Six Thirty
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Stanford University, School of Medicine
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The Carter Group
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The SCAN Foundation
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Thrive Center
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Transforming Age+
- USAging
- Vital eCare
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Ziegler
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Zinnia Technologies Inc.
$10K Business Plan Competition
If you have a business plan or start-up targeting the longevity market, plan to enter your business plan in the 2026 What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition. Check back soon to apply.
We will begin accepting submissions in early 2026 for the competition, the focus of which is on services, technologies and innovations that enable quality-of-life improvements for older adults.
Questions? Email us at
whatsnextlongevity@
John Hopper Impact Award
The John Hopper Impact Award recognizes an exceptional Entrepreneur who has introduced an innovative solution or technology focused on improving the independence, quality, and cost of care for the aging population. The award was created to honor the memory of John Hopper, a true visionary and innovator who inspired growth in individuals, teams and relationships.
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