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23. DocNet Symposium: Longevity – here to stay or dying trend?

The ‘DocNet Symposium’ is an annual event organised by the doctoral students’ association at the University of St.Gallen. Now in its 23rd edition, the symposium provides a platform for young researchers to discuss current societal issues of broad significance across various disciplines in economics, law, social sciences, and humanities. The symposium focuses on fostering interaction and networking between academia, politics, and practice.
Date

Thu. 27.11.2025

Time

16:00 - 21:00

Speaker

Various (see event description)

Location

SQUARE, Atrium
Guisanstrasse 20
9010 St.Gallen
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Price

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The topic of this year’s symposium is: “Longevity – here to stay or dying trend?”. In an age of rapid advancements in healthcare, technology, and lifestyle, human longevity is steadily increasing – along with the complex questions it raises. The Symposium convenes leading experts from science, healthcare, policy, and industry to explore both the opportunities and the challenges of a longer, healthier life.

 

An overview of the speakers and guests:

  • Moritz Dalheimer, President of DocNet
  • Dr. Christina Röcke, UZH Healthy Longevity Center
  • Ildikó Sirman, Operating Partern, Maximon
  • Natalia Trpchevska, Medical & Scientific Director, Ayun
  • Pascal Rode, Co-founder & COO, AVEA
  • Ildikó Sirman, Operating Partner, Maximon
  • Wasu Mekniran, PhD Candidate @ETH Zurich & Research Associate @HSG
  • Dr. Marion Schafroth, President of Exit
  • Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, Founding Partner, Maximon
  • Ellen Frauenknecht, Business Moderator & Founder of The Wisdom Workout

 

Further information and registration for the event: docnet-hsg.ch/docnet-symposium/

 

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