TEDxAthens Salon “Longevity”

Redesigning life, one year at a time.

For the first time in history, we’re not just imagining longer lives — we’re engineering them. As advances in science, medicine, and technology push human lifespans into triple digits, we stand on the threshold of a radical new era. But longevity is not just about living longer. It’s about reimagining everything we thought we knew about life itself.

What does a 100-year life mean for how we learn, work, love, rest, and dream? What happens to ambition when time is no longer scarce? How do relationships evolve when “forever” becomes a real number? What values endure when our lives stretch across multiple chapters?

Longevity isn’t a medical trend — it’s a philosophical awakening.

It forces us to ask: not just how we want to live longer, but why.

This TEDxAthens Salon is not a conference about the science of aging – it’s about the art of living. A journey into the future of identity, meaning, purpose, and human possibility. The age of ever is upon us. And it starts with the choices we make today.

What is a TEDx Salon event?

A TEDx Salon is a small, theme-focused gathering where people can experience talks, discussions, and ideas from the TEDx community between the main TEDx events. It’s a way to keep the conversation going and stay connected with inspiring ideas.

THE SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

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Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin

Director of MIT AgeLab
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Dr. Mariam Elgabry

Biochemical engineer | Former Elite Sprinter | Founder and CEO of Bronic
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Dr. Stathis Gonos

Director @ Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation
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Dr. Steve Allder

Consultant Neurologist at Re:Cognition Health

LONGEVITY CHAT

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Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin

Director of MIT AgeLab
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Philippa Michali

Chairwoman of the BoD and CEO NN Hellas

PRESENTER

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Niko Efstathiou

Journalist

EVENT SCHEDULE

Salon Longevity Stage

18:00
Registration Open
19:00
Doors Open
19:05
Welcome TEDxAthens
19:15
Stathis Gonos
19:35
Joe Coughlin
19:55
Break
20:45
Longevity Chat
21:15
Mariam Elgabry
21:35
Steve Allder
21:55
Outro, fun and drinks

SUPPORTED BY

ENABLERS

THE LOCATION

Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation
Piraeus 206, Tavros, 17778

Bus

With Lines:

049 (Piraeus – Omonia), Taurus stop

914 (Omonoia – Lahanagora – Palki Kokkinia), Taurus stop

From Goudi, with line:

815 (Goudi, Vas. Sophia, University, Omonia, Tavros stop), Taurus stop

Electric Rail

Line 1:

Kifissia – Piraeus, at Tavros Station (approximately 12′ walking distance)

Suburban Raiway

On the Line to Piraeus, Tavros Station (about 5′ walk)

People with special needs

The entrances – exits, the halls, as well as the tour in all places of the Foundation are accessible to the people with special needs.

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