Precision Health and Longevity Summit 2026
Transforming the Future of Human Health
The summit is presented in collaboration with the DIL Walk Foundation, aligning with its mission to help people stay healthy for as long as possible. DIL Walk is a Calgary-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing preventive health, community awareness, and early intervention through education, advocacy, and research.
Longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life. It’s about adding life to your years.
The summit is presented in collaboration with the DIL Walk Foundation, aligning with its mission to help people stay healthy for as long as possible. DIL Walk is a Calgary-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing preventive health, community awareness, and early intervention through education, advocacy, and research.
The Precision Health & Longevity Summit brings together global leaders in science, AI, biotech, and health systems to shape the future of healthy aging. The event focuses on AI-driven insights, longevity science, and biotech innovation to advance practical, scalable solutions.
A Global Platform to Redefine Human Potential
Longevity
refers to delaying the onset of diseases and staying healthier for longer. It focuses on preserving function, energy, and quality of life.
Healthspan
is the portion of life lived in good health without chronic illness or significant decline. It reflects how well someone lives, not just how long.
Lifespan
is the total number of years a person lives. It measures duration, not quality.
The summit agenda
THE SUMMIT
AGENDA
Access the full schedule, session details, and key programming for the Precision Health and Longevity Summit.
A Global Platform to Redefine Human Potential
The Precision Health & Longevity Summit brings together global leaders in science, AI, biotech, and health systems to shape the future of healthy aging. The event focuses on AI-driven insights, longevity science, and biotech innovation to advance practical, scalable solutions.
The Precision Health & Longevity Summit brings together global leaders in science, AI, biotech, and health systems to shape the future of healthy aging. The event focuses on AI-driven insights, longevity science, and biotech innovation to advance practical, scalable solutions.
Visionaries Driving
the Future
Jocelyn Laidlaw
Journalist, Broadcaster, Public Speaker, and National Ambassador Colorectal Cancer Canada
Dr. Giovanni Ferrara
Professor of Medicine, Director of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Expert in Respiratory Disease, Digital Health, and Rare Lung Disorders
Dr. Hussein Kanji
Provincial Medical Director, Critical Care BC Critical Care Physician, Vancouver General Hospital
Ursula Mann
Principal & Chief Patient Officer at Patient Voice Partners, Specialist in Patient Engagement and Health System Transformation
Dr. Anmol Kapoor
Cardiologist & Precision Health Innovator
Dr. Faisal Hasan
Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialist
Allison Swellin
Advisor & Growth Leader Health & Longevity Tech
Dr. Sara Mahdavi
Founder, DNA Doctors International Scholar, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto
Christina Smith, OLY
Canadian Bobsleigh Pioneer & Olympian, International Speaker & Author
Dr. Vani Ikkurti
Translational Genomics Scientist & Bioinformatician
Linda Olsen
Journalist, Radio & Podcast Host and Producer, Public Speaker, Media Consultant, and Community Advocate
Dr. Olga Kovalchuk
Professor, CIHR Chair in Gender, Work and Health, and Expert in Radiation Biology, Oncology, and Epigenetics
Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics at University of Toronto, Founder & Chief Science Officer of Nutrigenomix
Genieve Burley
Co-Founder/Co-Owner, Be Chiropractic Wellness Founder/Clinic Director & Longevity Expert, BNFTs
Dr. Faisal Khan
Professor at Cumming School of Medicine, Director of Hematology Translational Lab at the University of Calgary; CEO of OncoHelix Inc.
Crystal Phillips
Senior Director, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Founder & Chair, Branch Out Neurological Foundation
Pro Stergiou
Co-Founder & Business Development Manager of Sport Product Testing
Faisan Malik
Executive Director at Branch Out Neurological Foundation
Brad Layzell
Innovator and Researcher in Airway Dentistry, Advancing Sleep, Human Performance, and Injury Prevention Former Professional Athlete and Advocate for Youth Sports
Eileen Patterson
Co-Founder and Director, Health Innovation Group Director/Founder, Foster Health
Raman Kapoor, RD
Registered Dietitian, CEO of The BioSport, Founder of NEA Precision Skin Clinic & Precision Health Advocate
Hayden Mayeur
Two-Time World Championship Medalist and Member of the Canadian National Long Track Speed Skating Team
Fatimah Majid
Research and Development Associate at The BioSport
Jocelyn Rempel
Chair in Older Adult Health and Associate Professor at Mount Royal University
Salimah Walji-Shivji
Chief Executive Officer at AgeCare, Lawyer and Former Social Worker, Leader in Health Systems Governance and Social Impact Leadership
Dr. Burns Blaxall
Precision Medicine Strategist, Pharmacogenomics Expert, and Leader in Translational and Implementation Science
Wish Bakshi
Founder, Data and AI Systems Engineer & Commodities Trading and Operations Specialist
Tara Cowling
Founder & President, Medlior Health Outcomes Research Board Member, BioAlberta & EvidaHealth Foundation
Akshay Gulati
Founder & Chief Servant of Tech Connect Alberta, Cloud Engineer at Aspen Technology
Alitta Tait
CEO of Cherry Health, Strategic Business and People Leader
Tory Hibbitt LLM, CIPP/C
Health and Privacy Lawyer, Member of the Alberta & Saskatchewan Bars
Ruchi Bindra
Vautra CEO, Global Legal Strategist, Corporate & Blockchain Law Specialist
Brenda Beckedorf
CEO of Society Five.0, Technology Ecosystem Builder, and Advocate for Digital Innovation and Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Dr. Raja Singh
Genomics & Digital Health Strategist
Dr. Igor Kovalchuk
Professor, Epigenetics Expert, and Director of the Southern Alberta Genome Centre
Dr. Jonathan Bastian
Medical Director at Aeon Future Health, Longevity Medicine & Medical Leadership Expert
Christiane Job McIntosh
Director of Strategy & Impact at the PULSE Centre University of Calgary
Jessica Soodeen
Corporate Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Motorsport Engineer & Mindset Coach, Resilience and Empathy Architect, Executive Leader & Leadership Consultant
Sid Gunamalai
Strategic Partnerships, Alliances and Collaborations for Research University of Calgary
Patty Wickson
Director Research & Innovation Centre for Learning Innovation and Quality at The Brenda Strafford Foundation, Health Catalyst & Innovation Advocate
Parveer Pannu
Biomedical Researcher & Strategist, Specialist in Cardiovascular Disease, Genetics, and Longevity Science
Dr. Rafaela Andrade
Co-Founder and CEO of Myomar Molecular, Innovator in Muscle Health Biomarkers and Longevity Diagnostics
Lisa Hoffart
Health Innovation Translation Consultant and Physical Therapist at Group23 Sports Medicine
Balaji Gopalan
Digital Health Advisor & Entrepreneurship Coach, Principal Engagement Consultant at Optimity
Dr. Kristina Rinker
Biomedical Engineering Innovation Professional, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder of Syantra Inc.
Lindsay Roberston
Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Brand at Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and the Alberta Women's Health Foundation
PRECISION HEALTH & LONGEVITY SUMMIT 2024
OUR PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
The Scale of Impact
500+ Attendees
60+ Speakers
40+ Sessions
5+ Tracks
10+ Countries
The Innovation Tracks
AI & Predictive Health
Data-driven prevention, digital biomarkers, precision diagnostics.
Longevity Science
Hallmarks of aging, biological age, rejuvenation therapies.
Biotech & Discovery
Novel therapeutic platforms, drug discovery, venture trends.
Global Health Systems
Policy, economics of aging, global health strategies.
Healthspan & Nutrition
Integrative health, lifestyle interventions, metabolic resilience.
The Scale of Impact
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
40+
Sessions
10+
Countries
The Innovation Tracks
AI & Predictive Health
Data-driven prevention, digital biomarkers, precision diagnostics.
Longevity Science
Hallmarks of aging, biological age, rejuvenation therapies.
Biotech & Discovery
Novel therapeutic platforms, drug discovery, venture trends.
Global Health Systems
Policy, economics of aging, global health strategies.
Healthspan & Nutrition
Integrative health, lifestyle interventions, metabolic resilience.
The Scale
of Impact
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
40+
Sessions
10+
Countries
The innovation
themes
AI & Predictive Health
Data-driven prevention, digital biomarkers, precision diagnostics.
Longevity Science
Hallmarks of aging, biological age, rejuvenation therapies.
Biotech & Discovery
Novel therapeutic platforms, drug discovery, venture trends.
Global Health Systems
Policy, economics of aging, global health strategies.
Healthspan & Nutrition
Integrative health, lifestyle interventions, metabolic resilience.
The Scale of Impact
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
40+
Sessions
10+
Countries
The Innovation Tracks
AI & Predictive Health
Data-driven prevention, digital biomarkers, precision diagnostics.
Longevity Science
Hallmarks of aging, biological age, rejuvenation therapies.
Biotech & Discovery
Novel therapeutic platforms, drug discovery, venture trends.
Global Health Systems
Policy, economics of aging, global health strategies.
Healthspan & Nutrition
Integrative health, lifestyle interventions, metabolic resilience.
What You’ll Experience
Action-Driven
Discussions
Panels and debates addressing the most urgent challenges in precision health and longevity.
Breakthrough
Research
Access emerging science, translational discoveries, and global thought leadership.
Immersive
Learning
High-Value
Networking
A curated and diverse ecosystem across academia, industry, government, and investment.
plan your stay
Location
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE, Calgary AB T2G 5P6
Visitor Guide
Tourism Calgary
info@toursimcalgary.com
Welcome to calgary
With a thriving innovation ecosystem, world-class research institutions, and a strategic focus on the future of health, Calgary provides the ideal environment for global collaboration. The Hyatt Regency Calgary offers an accessible, modern venue for interaction and idea exchange.
With Direct
International Flights
Vibrant Research &
Tech Ecosystem
Join Us in Shaping PRECISION HEALTH & LONGEVITY
Speaking and partnership opportunities available.
Partners, Sponsors and Collaborators
We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners, collaborators, and sponsors whose leadership, innovation, and commitment are helping shape the future of precision health, longevity, and human performance.
Advanced Cardiology & Diagnostics
Advanced Cardiology & Diagnostics delivers comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care through advanced diagnostic imaging, early risk detection, and preventive cardiology. Their work reflects a growing shift toward proactive, data-informed heart health aligned with longevity and precision medicine.
Alberta Blue Cross
A trusted leader in health benefits and wellness solutions, Alberta Blue Cross plays a critical role in supporting healthier communities and improving access to care across the province.
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates drives research, investment, and commercialization across key sectors, accelerating innovation and strengthening Alberta’s leadership in health, technology, and life sciences.
BioAlberta
BioAlberta champions Alberta’s life sciences ecosystem, fostering collaboration, advocacy, and growth across biotech, health innovation, and research communities.
BioAro
BioAro is advancing the future of precision health through integrated genomics, AI, and data-driven insights, enabling more personalized, predictive, and preventive care.
Calgary Petroleum Club
A cornerstone of Calgary’s business community, the Calgary Petroleum Club fosters meaningful connections, dialogue, and collaboration among leaders across industries.
Cherry Health
Cherry Health is transforming patient engagement and access through innovative digital solutions that connect individuals to care in more seamless and scalable ways.
Desai Wealth Management
Desai Wealth Management, part of RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities, provides strategic financial planning and wealth advisory services that support long-term resilience and align with the evolving intersection of wealth, health, and longevity.
LexisNexis
LexisNexis brings advanced data, analytics, and legal intelligence that support informed decision-making across healthcare, policy, and innovation ecosystems.
Myomar Molecular
Myomar Molecular is pioneering molecular diagnostics for muscle health, enabling earlier detection and more precise monitoring to support longevity, recovery, and performance.
NEA Precision Skin
NEA Precision Skin integrates clinical expertise with advanced technologies to deliver personalized skin health solutions grounded in science, precision, and long-term care.
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund catalyzes economic diversification by investing in high-impact sectors, strengthening Calgary’s position as a hub for innovation, health, and technology.
Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada supports individuals, businesses, and communities through financial expertise and long-term planning, contributing to sustainable growth and innovation across Canada.
Tech Connect Alberta
Tech Connect Alberta connects entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, strengthening Alberta’s technology ecosystem through collaboration and shared opportunity.
Tech Thursday
Tech Thursday brings together Alberta’s innovation community through curated events that foster connection, knowledge exchange, and ecosystem growth.
The BioSport
The BioSport is redefining human performance and health optimization through data-driven insights, integrating genomics, microbiome science, and AI to unlock human potential.
Please contact any of these organizations for a group rate code.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Be Part of the Global Movement Advancing Human Healthspan
Early guest registration is now open with limited early bird rates for corporate groups, students, and members of the academe. Corporate attendees registering three or more receive a group discount, and reduced rates are available for students and academic professionals. To secure early access pricing, please email our team to begin your registration.
Talk to us
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THE SUMMIT
AGENDA
Access the full schedule, session details, and key programming for the Precision Health and Longevity Summit.
Event Agenda