Thursday 15 October, 17:00

Longevity: Rewriting the Human Contract

This public evening explores ageing and extended longevity through a series of lightning talks addressing ethics, economics, urban planning, health and biomedical research. Speakers examine how longer lifespans challenge social contracts, public policy and economic models, and they discuss ethical dilemmas and infrastructure implications. Short-format presentations stimulate interdisciplinary debate and present emerging scientific perspectives. The programme also includes a tasting of so-called superfoods to complement discussions on nutrition and wellbeing.

Route François-Peyrot 30,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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