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Keynote Speaker

Albert Lin

Host of National Geographic’s "Lost Cities Revealed"

Albert Lin

Host of National Geographic; Lost Cities Revealed

Albert Lin is, quite literally, a modern-day high-tech explorer, blurring the boundaries between man and machine while redefining how we explore our own humanity. He stands out as one of the most prominent and versatile amputees worldwide, having lost his leg in 2016. Lin maintains a relentless quest into the farthest reaches of our planet, employing a technologist’s approach to unearth captivating stories of both humanity and the natural world.

Nick Buettner

Blue Zones Vice President

Nick Buettner

Blue Zones Vice President

Nick’s role as Blue Zones Vice President is to bring the longevity lessons from areas like Ikaria, Greece, Nicoya, Costa Rica, and Okinawa, Japan to a larger audience, positively impacting the health of millions of people. As a speaker, he shares both the encouraging real data about the blue zones areas and their habits and practices as well as his own personal anecdotes about his conversations with these amazing people. He confesses that a 104 year old woman told him she feels sexier at her age than she did at 103. It’s these stories that make his feature presentations so engaging while spreading crucial health guidance to help everyone live a better, longer life.