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Apr 4 - May 29. 2025

8-Week Longevity Zone

Berkeley, CA

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About

Vitalist Bay is an 8-week longevity zone in Berkeley, California bringing the world’s best minds together to extend human healthspan & solve aging.

200+

Speakers

70

On campus residents  

Longevity's new capital

Communicating Longevity

Longevity Policy & Media!

Experience the most ambitious longevity event series in the world.

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A 2-Day Immersive Longevity Event with 20+ top speakers & a dynamic community of leading investors.

Learn from the best—attend expert-led conversations, explore cutting edge treatments, enjoy an epic spa, and move your body with yoga, HIIT, and more.

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Explore the longevity playground

Get your biomarkers measured on site.
Experience top health & performance tools.

🩻 DEXA scan
♨️ Sauna
🩸Blood tests
🧬 Genomics 
❄️ Cold plunge 
🔬 Stem cells 
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Connect in an intimate environment

Meet other like-minded people in a one-of-a-kind venue designed for real conversations. Expand your network.

May 24-25.

Policy, Media and Ethics Week / May 23 - 29
Bringing together regulatory leaders, advocates, and media influencers, this conference addresses the policy landscape and public discourse surrounding longevity. Featuring experts from the FDA, NIH, NIA, and beyond, this summit is where science meets policy and communication strategy.
Longevity Science

Longevity Policy and Media Conference

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Regular

Longevity Policy & Media (May 24 - 25)

$327

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Access all conference sessions
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Network with industry leaders
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Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, Meditation & more
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Healthy Breakfast and Lunch
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Sauna, Cold Plunge

VIP

Longevity Policy & Media (May 24 - 25)

$981

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Everything in Regular ticket
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Private Longevity Lounge
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VIP Registration, avoid lines
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Private Speaker + VIP dinner
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All week access to Vitalist Bay Spa
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Blood Banking (retail: $120)
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DEXA Scan (retail: $59)
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2 CGMs + Guidance (retail: $175)
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Phy Health Mobility Scan (retail: $150)
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100+ Indicator Blood test with private medical consultation (retail: $399)
Robin Hanson
Assoc. Professor, Economics, George Mason University
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Robin Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and a research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University. He is known for his pioneering work on prediction markets, also known as idea futures, and has been a key figure in developing these markets for various applications. Robin has authored several influential books, including "The Age of Em: Work, Love and Life When Robots Rule the Earth" and "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life." His research spans a wide range of topics, from spatial product competition to the bioethics of healthcare, and he is a prominent advocate for futarchy, a form of governance based on prediction markets.

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Robin Hanson
Robin Hanson
Assoc. Professor, Economics, George Mason University
Jason Sorens
Founder, The Free State Project
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Jason Sorens is an American political scientist and conservative libertarian activist, best known for founding the Free State Project in 2001. He holds a PhD in political science from Yale University and a BA in economics and philosophy from Washington and Lee University. Jason has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Yale, Dartmouth, and the University at Buffalo. His research focuses on fiscal federalism, public policy in federal systems, secessionism, and ethnic politics. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and president of the Ethics and Economics Education of New England (E3NE).

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Jason Sorens
Jason Sorens
Founder, The Free State Project
Breanna Deutsch
Author, "Finding the Fountain"
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Breanna Deutsch is a policy expert and author, known for her work in political communications and advocacy for life extension technologies. She is the Secretary of the Board at A4LI and the author of "Finding the Fountain: Why Government Must Unlock Biotech's Potential to Maximize Longevity." Breanna's efforts focus on encouraging policymakers to support aging research and promote healthier lifespans through government initiatives.

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Breanna Deutsch
Breanna Deutsch
Author, "Finding the Fountain"
Arkadi Mazin
Science Journalist, Lifespan.io
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Arkadi Mazin is a seasoned journalist and op-ed author with a passion for learning and exploration. His interests span from politics to science and philosophy. Having studied economics and international relations, he is particularly interested in the social aspects of longevity and life extension. Arkadi is dedicated to promoting the idea that life extension is an achievable and noble goal that deserves greater attention and action from society.

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Arkadi Mazin
Arkadi Mazin
Science Journalist, Lifespan.io
Alberto Aparicio
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch
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Alberto Aparicio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing at Harvard University and the Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute in Colombia. Dr. Aparicio holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies from University College London and an MPhil in Technology Policy from Cambridge University. With experience in policy, academia, consultancy, and government, his research focuses on the governance of emerging biotechnology and the societal implications of bioscience, including evolving attitudes toward life and technoscience.

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Alberto Aparicio
Alberto Aparicio
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Kamen Shoylev
Owner & Managing Partner, New Balkans Law Office
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Kamen Shoylev is a dual-qualified lawyer, practicing at both the Bulgarian and English Bars. As co-managing partner at New Balkans Law Office, he provides expert advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and IP law, focusing on cross-border issues between Bulgaria, the EU, and the UK. Kamen’s legal expertise spans corporate disputes, EU law, and intellectual property. With a keen interest in innovation and longevity, he integrates his knowledge of science, technology, and investment ethics into his work. Kamen holds a B.A. in Law from Cambridge University and is committed to advancing entrepreneurial and legal solutions globally.

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Kamen Shoylev
Kamen Shoylev
Owner & Managing Partner, New Balkans Law Office
Hisham Badaruddin
CEO, Bartley Clinic
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Dr. Hisham Badaruddin is a medical doctor and public health specialist with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare system. He is the founder and CEO of Bartley Clinic, a general practice in Singapore that integrates primary care with longevity medicine to make advanced healthcare more accessible. At Bartley Clinic, Dr. Hisham focuses on preventive medicine, health screening, lifestyle medicine, and modern longevity science, aiming to optimize health and extend disease-free years for his patients. Throughout his career, Dr. Hisham has held leadership roles in biopharma, healthcare insurance, and telehealth companies.

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Hisham Badaruddin
Hisham Badaruddin
CEO, Bartley Clinic
Dylan Livingston
Founder & CEO, A4LI
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Dylan Livingston is the Founder and President of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI), a non-profit organization focused on advocating for policies that promote healthy human lifespan. He has a background in grassroots political organizing and has worked with various political campaigns, including the Biden campaign in Pennsylvania. Dylan is passionate about increasing equitable access to next-generation therapies and has been involved in the longevity community since childhood, influenced by his father's early-stage investments in futuristic technologies.

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Dylan Livingston
Dylan Livingston
Founder & CEO, A4LI
Adam Gries
Founder, Vitalism
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Adam Gries is a serial entrepreneur with 16 years of experience building and scaling consumer software. He has founded and sold five companies, including products that reached over 30M monthly active users. His ventures span gaming, social media, fashion ecommerce, and mobile edtech, where he’s excelled as a product-driven, technical CEO. In recent years, Adam has focused on longevity as an angel investor (Loyal, NOVOS), mentor (Harvard Innovation Labs), and influencer. He co-founded vitalism.io, runs longevitystate.com, and launched Tokyo Longevity Summit. A dedicated biohacker, Adam built his own elite health optimization playbook.

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Adam Gries
Adam Gries
Founder, Vitalism
John Davis
Author, "New Methuselahs: The Ethics of Human Life Extension"
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John Davis is a philosopher and author, best known for his work "New Methuselahs: The Ethics of Life Extension." In this book, Davis explores the ethical implications of extending human life, addressing issues such as desirability, unequal access, and potential overpopulation. His philosophical discussions provide a comprehensive guide to the ethical considerations of life extension, making a compelling case for funding research in this field.

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John Davis
John Davis
Author, "New Methuselahs: The Ethics of Human Life Extension"
Patrick Linden
Author, "The Case Against Death"
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Patrick Linden is a philosopher and author, known for his work on the ethics of life extension and the philosophy of death. He has taught at various prestigious institutions, including Lund University, UCL, and NYU. His book, "The Case Against Death," argues that death is an evil that should be combated through anti-aging science and radical life extension. Linden's work challenges traditional views on mortality and advocates for a future where humans can live significantly longer, healthier lives.

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Patrick Linden
Patrick Linden
Author, "The Case Against Death"
Gennady Stolyarov II
Chairman, U.S. Transhumanist Party
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Gennady Stolyarov II is a Belarusian-American libertarian and transhumanist writer, actuary, and civil servant. He is best known for his book "Death is Wrong," which argues that death is an enemy to be overcome through technology. Gennady is also the Chairman of the Transhumanist Party, advocating for life extension and the use of science and technology to enhance human capabilities.

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Gennady Stolyarov II
Gennady Stolyarov II
Chairman, U.S. Transhumanist Party
Felix Werth
Chairman, The German Party for Rejuvenation
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Felix Werth is a biochemist and political advocate, best known for founding the Party for Rejuvenation Research in Germany. The party focuses on accelerating the development of regenerative medicine to extend healthy human lifespans. As the party's leader, Felix is dedicated to raising public awareness and support for rejuvenation research, aiming to prevent age-related diseases and promote longer, healthier lives.

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Felix Werth
Chairman, The German Party for Rejuvenation
John Martin Fischer
Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Riverside
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John Martin Fischer is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, and a leading contributor to the philosophy of free will and moral responsibility. He is known for his theory of semi-compatibilism, which explores the relationship between free will and moral responsibility. Fischer has also made significant contributions to the metaphysics of death and the philosophy of religion. He has served as President of the American Philosophical Association, Pacific Division, and was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2024.

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John Martin Fischer
Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Riverside
Melissa King
COO & Co-Founder, Healthspan Action Coalition
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Melissa King is a strategic management and communications executive with extensive experience in global healthcare and research policy. She is the Chief Operating Officer and a Founding Board Member of the Healthspan Action Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy aging and advancing medical research to reduce the burden of chronic diseases. Throughout her career, Melissa has been a passionate advocate for patients suffering from chronic illnesses, focusing on accelerating medical advancements and ensuring equitable access to innovative treatments. She has played a pivotal role in engaging multiple stakeholders and effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

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Melissa King
Melissa King
COO & Co-Founder, Healthspan Action Coalition
Niklas Anzinger
Co-Founder & CEO, Infinita City
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Niklas Anzinger is an entrepreneur and investor with a focus on innovative urban development and regulatory frameworks. He is the founder and CEO of Infinita City, an organization dedicated to leveraging special regulatory zones to accelerate biomedical progress. Niklas is also the founder and general partner of Infinita VC, a venture capital firm based in the charter city of Próspera in Honduras, focusing on charter cities and alternative jurisdictions. His work creates scalable regulatory solutions that can be applied across multiple jurisdictions, fostering environments conducive to innovation and progress.

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Niklas Anzinger
Niklas Anzinger
Co-Founder & CEO, Infinita City
Andrés Gómez Emilsson
Director of Research, Qualia Research Institute
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Andrés Gómez Emilsson is a consciousness researcher and transdisciplinary scientist exploring the nature of subjective experience. He is the Director of Research at the Qualia Research Institute, an organization dedicated to developing a precise scientific understanding of qualia and its implications for well-being. His work integrates insights from neuroscience, computational modeling, and philosophy to advance the study of consciousness. Andrés is particularly interested in the structure of phenomenology, the neurotechnology of altered states, and the ethical implications of enhancing subjective experience. Through his research, he aims to uncover fundamental principles of consciousness and develop frameworks for its rigorous quantification and optimization.

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Andrés Gómez Emilsson
Director of Research, Qualia Research Institute
Eric Magro
Director of Operations, LongeviPAC
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Eric Magro is an entrepreneur and advocate for life extension, dedicated to advancing the fields of cryonics and longevity policy. He is the Co-Founder of Cryosphere, a platform focused on fostering community and innovation in cryonics. As Director of Operations at LongeviPAC, Eric works to shape policies that support life extension technologies and research. He helped organize the 2024 Global Cryonics Summit, which brought together experts to provide the space and resources to push projects forward. His efforts bring together scientific progress and public policy, ensuring that advancements in longevity science receive the attention and support they deserve. Through his work, Eric aims to accelerate the development of life-preserving technologies and expand access to cutting-edge longevity solutions.

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Eric Magro
Director of Operations, LongeviPAC
Nico Arcino
CTO, Primasun
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​Nico Arcino is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in both dynamic startups and large foundational institutions. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Primasun, a company dedicated to advancing sleep health through innovative technological solutions. Prior to joining Primasun, Nico held the position of Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Kaiser Permanente, where he played a pivotal role in forging collaborations that enhanced healthcare delivery and technological integration. Throughout his career, Nico has been recognized as a health and tech innovator, consistently contributing to advancements at the intersection of healthcare and technology. His diverse background and strategic insights continue to drive Primasun's mission to revolutionize sleep health.

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Nico Arcino
CTO, Primasun
Mikhail Batin
Co-founder, Open Longevity
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Mikhail Batin is a Russian entrepreneur and activist dedicated to combating aging and extending human lifespan. He is the co-founder and CEO of Open Longevity, a nonprofit organization that promotes open research and grassroots activism in the field of longevity science. Through initiatives like Open Genes—a database of longevity-related genes—and Aging Nets, which applies network science to aging, Batin aims to democratize aging research and involve the public in scientific endeavors. In 2008, Batin founded the Science for Life Extension Foundation, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing longevity research. His advocacy extends to organizing events such as the "Say Forever Day," a monthly campaign where volunteers engage the public in conversations about life extension, raising awareness and fostering community involvement. Batin's career also includes political engagement; he served as a deputy in the Kostroma Oblast Duma and chaired the Federation of Trade Unions of the Kostroma region. His multifaceted approach combines scientific initiatives, public activism, and policy involvement to address the challenges of aging and promote the development of life-extension technologies.

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Mikhail Batin
Co-founder, Open Longevity
Meliza Mokrani
Founder, Worthy Self-Care Studio
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Meliza Mokrani is a wellness entrepreneur and certified health coach with over a decade of experience helping individuals cultivate stress resilience and long-term well-being. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation through a blend of science-backed, somatic practices designed to down-regulate stress and support mind-body healing. She is the founder of WORTHY Self-Care Studio, a transformative wellness space in Berkeley, California, and WORTHY Breath & Body, a nervous system-friendly movement and breathwork studio offering trauma-informed workouts for recovery and regulation. Meliza draws on her expertise as a master breathwork facilitator, health coach, and Trauma Specialist—as well as her lived experience as a trauma survivor—to guide people toward real, lasting change. She is also the creator of Regulate & Rise, an eight-week neuroscience-based coaching program that helps participants rewire stress patterns and build emotional resilience. Her work is rooted in a heart-led, human-first approach that makes healing accessible through her studios and the nonprofit WORTHY Wellness Initiative.

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Founder, Worthy Self-Care Studio

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$1850/month and up

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conferences + events

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Apr 5-7

Unlimited Health Week / Apr 4 - 10
A deep dive into cutting-edge therapeutics and interventions that can be used today, along with innovations expected within the next 6 to 24 months. From precision medicine to emerging treatments, this conference is the go-to event for those eager to optimize their health with the latest advancements.

Apr 12-13

In collaboration with the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium, this event showcases the latest breakthroughs in longevity research, spanning from lab discoveries to translational science. Designed for those pushing the boundaries of aging interventions, this conference highlights cutting-edge innovations that may not yet be in the clinic but are shaping the future of human lifespan extension.

Apr 19-20

DeSci & Network State Week / April 18 - 24
Exploring the frontier of decentralized science, this conference focuses on new funding models, blockchain applications, and novel research ecosystems designed to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs. Whether you’re building in DeSci or just curious about its potential, this event will illuminate the path forward.

Apr 25-27

Vitalist Bay Week / Apr 25 - May 1
The flagship event of Vitalist Bay—where the biggest names in longevity, biotech, AI, and policy converge. This is the essential summit for those shaping the longevity movement, featuring high-impact discussions, groundbreaking announcements, and a gathering of top researchers, investors, and advocates.

May 3-4

Investors Week / May 2 - 8
A deep dive into the longevity investment landscape, featuring insights on capital allocation, past successes, and emerging opportunities. Designed for investors—both seasoned and new—this conference offers a roadmap for navigating the fast-growing longevity sector.

May 9-10

AI x Biology Week / May 9 - 16
Co-hosted with the Foresight Institute, this conference explores the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and biology, with a special focus on its applications in longevity. From AI-driven drug discovery to computational biology, this event highlights the technologies revolutionizing healthspan extension.

May 17-18

Replacement Conference (*invite only) / May 16
Biostasis Week / May 17 -22
Organized in collaboration with the Global Cryonics Summit, this conference tackles the future of human preservation and organ replacement. From biostasis to regenerative medicine, explore the technologies that could redefine how we think about mortality.

Guarantee your place at Vitalist Bay. Limited spots.

Apr 4 – May 29. 2025.

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Weekly thematic focus -- from Longevity Clinics and Doctors, to Biostasis and Biomarkers.

Top experts converge on our campus for conferences, workshops, and meetups.

Residents and co-working space members can self-organize community events.

Health Optimization

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ELEVATE your health.
EAT healthy.
GET fit.

We're making it easy to be healthy.

Get your data with onsite biomarker diagnostics (Dexa Scan, VO2 max, biobanking).

Effortlessly eat healthy with our meal plan providers.

Stay committed with exercises and activities led by best-in-class instructors.

Free your body with dance and movement.

Co-working

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WORK on aging together

Supercharge your productivity and collaboration in an energetic environment, with ambitious Vitalists fighting aging & death on all fronts. 

Included in Vitalist Bay Passport.
Open to non-residents.  

  • 100 person capacity (open to non-residents)
  • Offices with desks + monitors
  • Video call booths
  • Fast wifi
  • Bay Area Vitalist community space
  • Access community events and conferences
  • Communal kitchens
  • Gym access
  • Sauna access
  • Parking (limited availabilty)
  • Whiteboard walls, everywhere

Co-living Residences

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LIVE together

Vitalist Bay will take place at Lighthaven, a vibrant private campus in Berkeley, California -- just across the bridge from San Francisco.

The campus includes:

  • 50 bedrooms (variety of options) 
  • Co-working community space
  • Multiple indoor & outdoor common spaces
  • Working spaces/offices
  • Communal kitchens
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • On site laundry
  • Parking (limited availabilty)
  • Whiteboard walls, everywhere
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