Berlin, Germany

Oct 5 - Nov 17, 2024

Working together toward a future
where aging is optional

Love being alive?

Join the world’s leading longevity entrepreneurs, scientists and investors
for a 6-week-long deep-dive into defying death and disease.

Apply Now

Aging is Getting Really Old

If being alive is good and being dead is bad, then aging is the biggest problem the world is facing.

Every day, aging claims more than 100,000 lives.

Upcoming Public Event

Some of Our Speakers

George Church
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Aubrey de Grey
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Andrea Maier
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Laurence Ion
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Morten Scheibye-Knudsen
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Leo Nissola, MD
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Oliver Zolman
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Why Join Zelar City?

Get Ahead
Be at the forefront of the longevity movement with immersive workshops, talks and summits on longevity, biotechnology, and AI
Get Together
Thrive in a like-minded, driven community working together towards a future where death is optional!
Get Healthy, Get Happy
Build a healthy routine with group yoga, pilates, and daily healthy meals. Learn how to integrate health and wellness into your daily lifestyle
Get Connected
Build your network, engage with the world’s leading longevity scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators, and build lifelong relationships

In a pop-up city, when you gather a critical mass of minds aligned on deeply shared values and keep them together long enough, it becomes a space where things are built that couldn't happen anywhere else.

Nathan Cheng

Zelar.city is the perfect precursor to the kind of longevity-optimised entrepreneurs village I will build as permanent and semi-permanent places of gathering those who want to change our world for the better, together

Judith Mueller

Pop-up cities are a way to bridge the gap between an online community and a new city, giving people a preview of what it'd be like to live together in that location - and it's been life-changing!

Laurence Ion

It’s nice to be in a community of people who are aligned along the same values.

Mark Hamalainen

The future of living longer and better begins with community. Together, we have the power to create new cities, new countries, and entirely new paradigms.

Victoria Forest

Co-living with smart like minded people to figure our how we can accelerate the future when aging is no more. What can beat that?

Alexey Strygin

Pop-up cities are a wholesome container for meeting and interacting with really interesting, ambitious people — what private colleges were 20 years ago, Zuzalu-style cities are today

Michael Edward Johnson

At Zelar City, I'm most excited about the people I'll meet. I believe it's the perfect place to build meaningful relationships with driven, like-minded individuals

Elias Schlie

In a pop-up city, when you gather a critical mass of minds aligned on deeply shared values and keep them together long enough, it becomes a space where things are built that couldn't happen anywhere else.

Nathan Cheng

It’s nice to be in a community of people who are aligned along the same values.

Mark Hamalainen

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Laurence Ion

Pop-up cities are a wholesome container for meeting and interacting with really interesting, ambitious people — what private colleges were 20 years ago, Zuzalu-style cities are today

Michael Edward Johnson

At Zelar City, I'm most excited about the people I'll meet. I believe it's the perfect place to build meaningful relationships with driven, like-minded individuals

Elias Schlie

Co-living with smart like minded people to figure our how we can accelerate the future when aging is no more. What can beat that?

Alexey Strygin

The future of living longer and better begins with community. Together, we In a pop-up city, when you gather a critical mass of minds aligned on deeply shared values and keep them together long enough, it becomes a space where things are built that couldn't happen anywhere else.

Nathan Cheng

It’s nice to be in a community of people who are aligned along the same values.

Mark Hamalainen

Pop-up cities are a way to bridge the gap between an online community and a new city, giving people a preview of what it'd be like to live together in that location - and it's been life-changing!

Laurence Ion

The future of living longer and better begins with community. Together, we have the power to create new cities, new countries, and entirely new paradigms.

Victoria Forest

Co-living with smart like minded people to figure our how we can accelerate the future when aging is no more. What can beat that?

Alexey Strygin

ZelarCity is the perfect precursor to the kind of longevity-optimised entrepreneurs village I will build as permanent and semi-permanent places of gathering those who want to change our world for the better, together

Judith Mueller

Pop-up cities are a wholesome container for meeting and interacting with really interesting, ambitious people — what private colleges were 20 years ago, Zuzalu-style cities are today

Michael Edward Johnson

At Zelar City, I'm most excited about the people I'll meet. I believe it's the perfect place to build meaningful relationships with driven, like-minded individuals

Elias Schlie

What’s the cost for this?

Just the weekend?
It's €200

Want to join for a week?
That’ll be €300

Thinking of sticking around for the whole thing?
You can snag it for just €850

Accommodation is separate (€700 - €1,800 per month)

Apply Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is zelar.city?

A 6-week long "popup village" for people working on solving aging entirely.

We aim to make this the healthiest and most impactful experience, focusing on cutting-edge longevity and aging research.

It’s a unique opportunity to delve deep into your work, connect with leading experts, and form valuable relationships with investors who are eager to support innovative technologies and new approaches to extending human lifespan.
Zelar.city is part of the Zuzalu ecosystem.

Who is zelar.city for?

For people who are building towards a future where death is optional.
For scientists, entrepreneurs, founders, engineers, philosophers, or investors.
If you want to push the limits of what’s possible, this is for you.

What is the experience like at zelar.city?

It’s where people come together to focus on longevity, and build meaningful connections, combining working on the aging problem with a commitment to healthy living.
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Monday to Friday: After a healthy breakfast, and a yoga/Pilates session you'll dive into focused work during the day. We offer the resources and environment to boost your productivity, whether you need a quiet space to concentrate, or want to lead a workshop on a specific subject.

Saturday to Sunday: Each week, we host a summit filled with talks and workshops.

How do I participate?

Please fill out this application to apply to participate in zelar.city. We will follow up with an email containing more details.

Do I need to come for the whole time?

Not at all! While it’s not required, we definitely recommend staying for as long as you can to fully dive into everything zelar.city has to offer. The longer you stay, the more you'll get out of this unique experience, especially as we're experimenting with new ways of living and working together.

Will accommodation be provided?

We provide some on-site rooms. Residents staying for the full duration have priority when booking a room.

If you plan to stay for a shorter period, we are doing our best to provide options at a discounted rate (subject to availability).

If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, please ensure it's near the Treptower park or as close as possible to encourage serendipity.