By Elke Porter | WBN News Global | June 3, 2025
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As the world confronts a rapidly aging population and rising healthcare demands, the Global Longevity Association (GLA) stands at the forefront of a revolution—transforming how the public thinks about aging, health, and quality of life. Founded with the mission to advance the science and practice of life extension, GLA connects a global community of wellness professionals, industry leaders, investors, and change-makers. Together, they’re redefining longevity—not simply as a longer life, but a better one.

About GLA: A Mission with Momentum

The Global Longevity Association is driven by a bold mission: to unite and empower those working at the cutting edge of health and wellness. Through exclusive memberships, pioneering research, and intimate events, GLA creates a collaborative environment where professionals across complementary fields can converge to accelerate progress in the longevity sector.

Members gain access to exclusive monthly gatherings designed to spark innovation, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and deepen collective knowledge. These gatherings are not just meetings—they are incubators of the future.

GLA’s vision is clear: a world where extended, healthy living is achievable and accessible for all. By integrating advanced research, holistic wellness practices, and powerful community engagement, the association works to ensure a vibrant future for generations to come.

Integrating Longevity Across Industries and Professions

GLA’s holistic definition of longevity encompasses not only lifespan, but also healthspan—focusing on physical vitality, mental resilience, social purpose, and emotional well-being. This vision isn’t confined to the medical field; it stretches across industries and professions, making longevity a universal goal.

Media & Education

  • Role: Disseminate cutting-edge research and shape public understanding of healthy living.
  • Connection: Media outlets and educators are crucial in raising awareness about the importance of healthspan, mental well-being, and preventive care. Educational systems can integrate Blue Zones research and wellness practices into curriculum design.
  • Impact: Inspire behavioral change, equip future generations with the tools for lifelong health, and promote a culture of learning and self-care.

Entertainment

  • Role: Influence lifestyle choices through storytelling, celebrity influence, and engaging narratives.
  • Connection: Films, series, social media, and influencers can highlight stories of purpose, connection, and well-being, modeling longevity-friendly behaviors.
  • Impact: Encourage a cultural shift toward healthier living, promote community values, and reduce stigma around aging.

Politics

  • Role: Set the structural foundation for healthy societies through policy.
  • Connection: Policymakers can drive wellness through clean water initiatives, air quality regulations, walkable cities, and social safety nets. They also play a key role in funding public health and lifelong learning.
  • Impact: Address social determinants of health, reduce health inequities, and build cities and systems that foster healthy aging.

Investment

  • Role: Fuel innovation in the health and wellness ecosystem.
  • Connection: Investors play a pivotal role in advancing the longevity industry by funding biotech, digital health platforms, wellness tech, and preventive care startups.
  • Impact: Accelerate development of life-enhancing technologies, expand access to new treatments, and support the growth of a longevity-focused economy.

Business & Finance

  • Role: Create healthier workplaces and markets.
  • Connection: Businesses can implement wellness programs, offer health-conscious products, and prioritize sustainability. Financial services can design incentives for healthy behaviors and long-term planning.
  • Impact: Increase employee engagement, reduce healthcare costs, and build brands that align with conscious consumer values.

Longevity Dinners: Where Innovation Meets Experience

A signature offering of GLA is its exclusive Longevity Dinner series—invitation-only retreats curated by Ella Davar, RD, President of the Global Longevity Association and creator of the Gut-Brain Method. These intimate gatherings bring together top longevity experts, investors, media professionals, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and shape the future of health and wellness.

Upcoming dinners include:

  • Miami – January 16, 2026
  • Davos, Switzerland – January 21, 2026 (during the World Economic Forum)
  • Dubai – February 12, 2026 (at the Dubai Knowledge Symposium)
  • Fisher Island – February 22, 2026
  • West Palm Beach – March 8, 2026 (Women Longevity Retreat)

Each event features a meticulously curated three-course meal designed to support optimal brain function, detoxification, and anti-aging:

  • 🐟 Omega-3-rich fish for brain health
  • 🥬 Detoxifying vegetables from local farms
  • 🍓 Antioxidant-rich berries from Swiss gardens
  • 💧 Hallstein Water – sourced from the Austrian Alps

About the Host: Ella Davar, RD

Ella Davar RD is a world-renowned Longevity Dietitian, TEDx speaker, and author of "You-tarian Diet™: Unlock Your Unique Bio-Individuality for Future Longevity." With over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition and wellness, she is the founder of the Gut-Brain Method, a holistic framework combining anti-aging nutrition, microbiome science, and mindfulness.

As the visionary behind GLA and its signature events, Ella bridges science and experience to empower individuals and institutions to thrive in the longevity era.

Conclusion

The Global Longevity Association is not just advancing the conversation around life extension—it’s defining the future of how we live, work, connect, and age. Through strategic partnerships, thought leadership, and experiential learning, GLA invites professionals across industries to join a global movement that is as aspirational as it is actionable.

Welcome to the longevity lifestyle.

For more information or to apply for membership or event participation, visit:
🌐 [Global Longevity Association Website]
📩 Contact: [info@global-longevity.org]
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