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World Aging & Longevity Conference

October 08-10, 2026

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Musculoskeletal Aging - WALC 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends. Welcome to the World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026) !  Without a doubt, recent advances in research have revolutionized numerous medical fields. But, how did this occur? Was your research part of these advancements? Have we innovated and commercialized such research enough? Are companies paying attention to this wonderful research? Are Universities helping you? What about your federal funding agencies? And, most importantly, are you in the right environment to innovate and commercialize your research? In my own experience, above all else, it takes a supportive environment. Find the right community. Find this conference. I left the very negative, ultra-competitive, stifling Northeastern University in Boston over 5 years ago. I have never seen such negative, cut-throat, and miserable people in my 30 year career ! Only after I moved did I find a truly supportive environment that allowed me to form over a dozen companies and yes, I found truly supportive people who value me and my contributions. Because I left Northeastern University, I have since commercialized my chemical engineering research into medical devices now in over 45,000 patients with no failures, only success !  So, I encourage everyone to find that right environment. Make that move. And attend the right conferences: WALC 2026 is such a conference where you will meet the right people ! And be inspired, not discouraged like I was at Northeastern University for far too long ! I, and the patients I have helped, wish we could get those years back ! It will change your life once you make the commitment to surround yourself with positive people.  I know, because I lived it. I look forward to seeing everyone to further share my story and give you that “positive” boost !

Yours Sincerely
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States

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Cardiometabolic and Vascular Aging - WALC 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends. It gives to be a great pleasure to welcome you to the World Aging and Longevity Conference in Tokyo, Japan, which promises to be a special learning experience for usl First of all, I wish to congratulate the meeting organizers for putting together this awesome program from clinicians around the world at this wonderful venue. Secondly, let me congratulate you for being here to share your knowledge with regard to our shared mission to promote health and wellbeing especially among aging persons. I look forward to sharing my work in this regard and to learning from you in return. Let the scientific festivities begin!

Yours Sincerely
Arthur J Siegel
McLean Hospital, United States

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Palliative care - WALC 2026

Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Guests. On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026), taking place from October 08 -10, 2026 at Tokyo, Japan— with the added flexibility of hybrid participation to connect voices from around the globe. This year, we come together under the inspiring theme: “Global Strategies for Healthy Aging and Sustainable Longevity”. This theme focuses on collaborative approaches and transformative research shaping the future of health span and longevity. The event provides an interactive platform for sharing pioneering research and emerging trends in the biology of aging, regenerative medicine, and longevity science. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, oral sessions, and workshops, participants will exchange knowledge, foster collaborations, and promote cross-disciplinary approaches that enhance healthy aging worldwide. The conference will feature discussions on molecular and cellular aging mechanisms, regenerative and stem cell therapies, neurodegeneration, metabolic and cardiovascular health, anti-aging interventions, personalized medicine, and innovations in geriatric care. Additional focus areas include nutrition and lifestyle strategies, genetics of aging, digital health, AI-assisted care, and policy frameworks to support aging populations. The venue in Tokyo is interesting to visit as well. We thank you for your participation and look forward to welcoming you to a truly enriching experience at WALC 2026.

Yours Sincerely
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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Longevity Care - WALC 2026

Dear Esteemed Colleagues. Distinguished Speakers, and Guests. On behalf of the organising committee, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to the World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026), taking place from October 08–10, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, with hybrid participation enabling global engagement. This year’s theme, 'Global Strategies for Healthy Aging and Sustainable Longevity,' reflects a critical inflection point in the field. Scientific advances in genomics, regenerative medicine, AI-driven discovery, and personalised healthcare are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Yet, a fundamental challenge remains: translating this innovation into consistent, scalable, real-world outcomes. WALC 2026 brings together leaders across academia, biopharma, healthcare, and technology to address this challenge from multiple dimensions. Through keynote lectures, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions, we will explore not only the biology of aging, but the systems required to deliver longevity at scale. A central theme emerging across disciplines is that longevity is no longer defined solely by scientific discovery, but by the capability of complex systems to execute under increasing levels of demand and interdependency. As innovation accelerates, the ability to design, align, and sustain these systems becomes a critical determinant of impact. The conference will cover a wide spectrum of topics, including molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging, regenerative and stem cell therapies, neurodegenerative disease, metabolic and cardiovascular health, precision medicine, and AI-enabled healthcare. In parallel, we will explore the structural, organisational, and digital dimensions required to support these advances, from healthcare delivery models to workforce capability and system resilience. WALC 2026 is designed as an interactive platform to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance cross-disciplinary solutions that enhance healthy aging globally. It is through this integration of science, technology, and system design that we will move closer to realising the full potential of longevity innovation. We sincerely thank you for your participation and look forward to welcoming you to a stimulating and impactful conference.

Yours Sincerely
Jason Beckwith
BioTalent, United Kingdom

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Digital Health in Aging - WALC 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends. It is an honor, to welcome you on behalf of the Scientific Committee to World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026), which will be held as a hybrid event from October 8-10, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan, and Online. WALC 2026 will address the Global Strategies for Healthy Aging and Sustainable Longevity,” WALC 2026 will focus on collaborative approaches and transformative research shaping the future of healthspan and longevity in the context of the ongoing transformation of health and social care ecosystem. Thereby, we have to integrate research, technology, care practice and prevention, based on the latest advancements and inventive approaches, also considering equity and sustainability. The healthcare paradigm advanced from empiric and phenomenological through evidence-based and person-centered medicine to personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (P5M). Thereby, we must consider and understand the individual health status, conditions and genetic and genomic dispositions in personal social, occupational, environmental and behavioral context at any level from elementary particles up to society and universe. This requires the inclusion of actors from multiple domains as well as the subject of care with their own methodologies, languages, ontologies, education and skills. I have developed the model and framework for managing integration and interoperability in such highly complex, dynamic, context-aware, multi-disciplinary transformed healthcare ecosystem, meanwhile standardized in ISO 23903. Because of its formal and foundational nature, the methodology is not restricted to health and social care, but has been successfully deployed already in many other domains, such as pharmaceutical research and development, nanotechnology, environmental sciences, education, etc. Welcoming you in Tokyo, I’m sure that this conference will provide an excellent platform to discuss trends, innovations, and best practices in healthy aging, healthcare technologies, research and education. So enjoy a successful event.

Yours Sincerely
Bernd Blobel
University of Regensburg, Germany

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Geriatric Oncology - WALC 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends. On behalf of the Scientific Committee, I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026), in the ancient city of Tokyo, Japan. The theme of this year’s conference "Global Strategies for Healthy Aging and Sustainable Longevity”, will focus on collaborative approaches and transformative research shaping the future of healthspan and longevity. While you are here, I sincerely hope that you take the opportunity to network, learn, share and collaborate with international experts. All of us on the Scientific Committee would take great pleasure in meeting you in person and learning more about your amazing work. I wish you an enjoyable and productive conference. I hope you enjoy your stay in this wonderful city and use pre and post conference times to enjoy the sites. We are enthusiastic about your attendance and participation. Enjoy the conference!

Yours Sincerely
Paulo Cesar De Morais
Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil

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Longevity Medicine - WALC 2026

Dear Colleagues, Partners, Researchers, Practitioners, Caregivers, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, and Friends. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am delighted to invite you to the World Aging & Longevity Conference (WALC 2026), to be held from October 8–10, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. This vibrant city, rich in culture and innovation, provides an ideal setting for global collaboration. Under the theme of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM)-guided Healthy Ageing and Longevity, the conference will explore forward-looking, interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare, policy, and technology that promote sustainable and dignified aging. The program will feature keynote lectures, plenary sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions led by renowned experts. It will also offer excellent networking opportunities to foster collaboration and exchange ideas. We warmly invite you to share your expertise, engage with global leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of healthy ageing and longevity. We look forward to welcoming you to WALC 2026.

Yours Sincerely
Sergey Suchkov
N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

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