RIYADH: The first Global Healthspan Summit, hosted by Hevolution Foundation, will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh from Nov. 29-30. More than 1,500 attendees and 100 international speakers from various countries are expected to participate in 40 separate sessions. Under the umbrella “Together We Thrive,” the summit comprises five main themes: radical transformation, the importance of extending a global healthy lifespan, the current status of nutritional lifespan science, the future outlook, and trends in the healthy lifespan system. It aims to foster meaningful discussions and encourage advancements in research, entrepreneurship, investment and international cooperation. Headquartered in Riyadh, Hevolution Foundation is a nonprofit funded by the Saudi government, whose goal is to invest up to $1 billion annually in aging research and healthspan science. The Saudi Press Agency quoted the foundation’s CEO Dr. Mahmoud Khan as saying: “The first version of GHS will not only be a platform for discussion, but also a platform to stimulate global collective action.” Khan added that the summit is taking place at a time when the world is at a critical juncture, where international cooperation is essential rather than optional. Princess Dr. Haya bint Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, vice president of strategy and development at Hevolution Foundation, said: “Every one of us has an important role in achieving a future in which aging is not an obstacle, but rather a period in which individuals enjoy vitality and health.” She added that the summit would provide a cooperative forum to discuss the latest discoveries in the field of healthy aging, where people could share visions and constructive proposals. “GHS will constitute a strong platform for exchanging local and global experiences, and promoting realistic solutions to confront challenges and ensure lasting health changes for all,” she said.