Island of Longevity conference

The first Island of Longevity Conference will take place on 21st May 2025 at the Pomme d’Or Hotel, St Helier, Jersey.

The conference brings together leading voices across health, finance, education and the community to explore how Jersey can become an ‘Island of Longevity’  – a place where living well beyond 100 becomes the norm.

Attendees will hear keynote talks, fire side chats and take part in table discussions and Q&A sessions.

Speakers include:

• Joe Dickinson and Phil Romeril, Co-Founders of Island of Longevity
• Tina Woods, Executive Director at the International Institute of Longevity, speaking on ‘The Island of Longevity as a sandbox for the future’
• Dr. Michael Oliver, Economist, on ‘The economics of ageing from the perspective of a small island state’.
• Timothy Townsend, Head of Wealth Management & Corporate Consulting at Alexforbes, on ‘Financial wellbeing for longevity: Funding your 100-year life’
• Dr. Chris Edmond, Occupational Physician & Elizabeth Bachrad, Population Health Strategist, on ‘Evolution or Revolution – What will it take to build a
  healthcare system fit for the 100-year life?’
• Jo Terry-Marchant, Principal of Highlands College, on ‘Learning throughout life; the gift which keeps giving’
• Sasha Gibb, Founder of Public Voice: Common Ground, on ‘Bespoke public engagement and creating sustainable communities’

The event is aimed at policymakers, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in shaping the future of Jersey’s community.

The Island of Longevity initiative looks at how we can rethink ageing, community living, and wellbeing at every stage of life.

Proudly sponsored by Alexforbes Offshore, 2025 marks the start of this important work, with the May conference kicking off a series of workshops and discussions across the year.

Commenting on the conference, Island of Longevity Co-Founder Joe Dickinson said: “This is the first time we will be bringing people together to explore what it would mean for Jersey to truly become an Island of Longevity. This isn’t just about living longer – it’s about living better, at every age.”