Fasano Longevity Conference Explores Politics, Global Markets, and Breakthroughs in Medical Research

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over 150 longevity professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 21st Annual Fasano Longevity Conference, which brought together leaders in politics, international markets, and medical research.

The event kicked off with keynote speaker Jack Kelly, Partner at McPherson Group, delivering a thought-provoking Political Analysis of the Upcoming Presidential Election. Following Mr. Kelly, Dr. Shana Kelley, Professor at Northwestern University, presented her pioneering research on the Use of Adoptive Cell Therapy for Advanced Cancers.

The morning sessions continued with Steven Baxter, Chief Data Scientist of Club Vita, who shared his analysis on various Mortality Modeling Approaches for Longevity Markets. David Posnick, Executive Chairman of Preston Capital, then offered an Investor’s Perspective on the Life Settlement Market.

Afternoon presentations began with Desmond KC Cheng, Chief Risk Officer at the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation, who discussed HKMC’s Reverse Mortgage and Senior Annuity Programs. David Sarkis, CEO of iExtend, followed with a presentation on Life Settlement Opportunities in the Australian Life Insurance Market.

The conference concluded with a session by Dr. Scott McClure, Medical Director at Fasano Underwriting, on the Impact of Falls and Functional Status on Life Expectancy. An expert regulatory and legal panel—composed of Tom Weinberger and Robert Griffin, Partners at Schulte Roth & Zabel, alongside Eddie Stone, President of Stone Capital Assets—wrapped up the event, covering the latest litigation trends and providing updates on the PHL rehabilitation.

“This year’s conference was one of our best, featuring a diverse range of topics critical to longevity markets and showcasing groundbreaking research,” said Michael Fasano, Founder of Fasano Underwriting. "The event was highly investor-focused, providing valuable insights for professionals across the industry."

The next Fasano Longevity Conference will be held on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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