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Speaker series, hackathons, journal clubs, and more — connecting you with the people and ideas shaping longevity science

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Peter Diamandis
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Peter Diamandis

Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE Foundation

The Future of Longevity: An XPRIZE Perspective

Peter Diamandis — physician, entrepreneur, and founder of the XPRIZE Foundation — joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the convergence of exponential technologies and human healthspan extension. From AI-driven drug discovery to the economics of radical life extension, this talk offers a panoramic view of where the longevity field is headed and what it means for the next generation of scientists and founders.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Caltech Longevity Club
Hackathon
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Caltech Longevity Club

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Caltech Longevity Hackathon

A three-day intensive where multidisciplinary teams prototype solutions at the intersection of aging biology, AI, and clinical translation. Projects will be judged by a panel of biotech founders and longevity researchers, with top teams receiving mentorship and seed-stage introductions.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (May 22–24)
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Longevity Journal Club — Monthly Paper Series
Journal Club
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Longevity Journal Club — Monthly Paper Series

A six-month deep-dive into the most important papers in aging biology, longevity medicine, and AI-driven therapeutics. Each month we dissect one landmark paper — interrogating methodology, debating implications, and connecting findings to the broader field. In parallel, participants collaborate on an original review paper targeting publication in an aging-related journal. This is rigorous academic work: members must commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 sessions.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (last Thursday of each month)
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Upcoming Events

Peter Diamandis
Speaker

Peter Diamandis

Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE Foundation

The Future of Longevity: An XPRIZE Perspective

Peter Diamandis — physician, entrepreneur, and founder of the XPRIZE Foundation — joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the convergence of exponential technologies and human healthspan extension. From AI-driven drug discovery to the economics of radical life extension, this talk offers a panoramic view of where the longevity field is headed and what it means for the next generation of scientists and founders.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Caltech — visible after RSVP approval
Longevity Journal Club — Monthly Paper Series
Journal Club
In 15 days

Longevity Journal Club — Monthly Paper Series

A six-month deep-dive into the most important papers in aging biology, longevity medicine, and AI-driven therapeutics. Each month we dissect one landmark paper — interrogating methodology, debating implications, and connecting findings to the broader field. In parallel, participants collaborate on an original review paper targeting publication in an aging-related journal. This is rigorous academic work: members must commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 sessions.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (last Thursday of each month)
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Christof Koch
Speaker
In 24 days

Christof Koch

Neuroscientist & Author

Longevity Lunch with Christof Koch

An intimate lunch conversation with Christof Koch — neuroscientist, author, and former Chief Scientist of the Allen Institute for Brain Science — exploring the neurobiology of aging, consciousness, and what modern brain science tells us about extending cognitive healthspan.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Caltech Longevity Club
Hackathon
In 37 days

Caltech Longevity Club

Organizers

Caltech Longevity Hackathon

A three-day intensive where multidisciplinary teams prototype solutions at the intersection of aging biology, AI, and clinical translation. Projects will be judged by a panel of biotech founders and longevity researchers, with top teams receiving mentorship and seed-stage introductions.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (May 22–24)
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Past Events

Wen Chen
Event
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Wen Chen

Chinese Medicine & Meditation Practitioner

Longevity Meditation & Chinese Medicine

An evening exploring traditional Chinese medicine practices and guided meditation techniques for longevity and stress reduction.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Caltech, Chen 100
Dr. Jordan Schlain
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Dr. Jordan Schlain

Physician & Health Tech Entrepreneur

Remember the Future: Strategies for a Meaningful Life in Medicine

Dr. Schlain draws on decades of clinical practice and health-tech entrepreneurship to explore how physicians and scientists can design careers that sustain both impact and personal meaning.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dabney Hall Lounge
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Michael Ringel
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Michael Ringel

JD PhD

Why Longevity Science Is a Good Bet

A data-driven look at why the longevity sector represents one of the most compelling scientific and economic opportunities of the coming decade.

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dabney Hall
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Caltech Longevity Hackathon 2025
Hackathon
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Caltech Longevity Hackathon 2025

Our inaugural hackathon brought together multidisciplinary teams to prototype longevity solutions over an intensive weekend. Teams tackled challenges spanning supplement safety, joint health, and AI-driven aging interventions — culminating in pitch presentations judged by biotech founders and longevity researchers.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (May 24–25)
Dabney Hall, Pasadena, CA
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Matt Scholz
Speaker
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Matt Scholz

CEO of Oisin Biotechnologies

The Frontiers of Genetic Medicine — From Biohacking to the Clinic

Matt Scholz discusses the journey from gene therapy research to building Oisin Biotechnologies, a company developing senolytic gene therapies for age-related disease.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Dabney Hall Lounge
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Shang-Lin Chen
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Shang-Lin Chen

Tai Chi Instructor

Tai Chi Session with Shang-Lin Chen

An outdoor Tai Chi session led by Shang-Lin Chen, exploring movement practices rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts and their connection to balance, mobility, and long-term physical resilience.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Beckman Lawn
Richie Diaz
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Richie Diaz

Professional Athlete & Functional Strength Trainer

Train for Life: Functional Athletics Taster with the Longevity Club

An outdoor hands-on session exploring evidence-based functional training methods used by elite athletes — and how the same principles apply to healthspan optimization.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Beckman Lawn
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Caltech Club Fair
Event
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Caltech Club Fair

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at TBA
Moore's Walk
Ryan Cabeen
Speaker
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Ryan Cabeen

CTO, Blueprint (Bryan Johnson)

Grand Opening Event: AI, Biotech & Longevity

The inaugural Caltech Longevity Club event, featuring a keynote from Ryan Cabeen on how Blueprint applies AI and rigorous self-experimentation to push the boundaries of human healthspan.

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dabney Hall Lounge
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MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.MISSION: Building the next generation of young tech innovators to create a powerful network in the longevity industry.