Bill Gifford Keynote Speaker

  • Co-author of #1 bestseller Outlive with Dr. Peter Attia
  • Author of Spring Chicken on the science of ageing
  • Award-winning journalist and former Outside Editor-in-Chief

Bill Gifford's Biography

Bill Gifford is a leading voice on longevity, health, and human performance, bringing together cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling to help audiences understand how to live longer, healthier lives. As a bestselling author and acclaimed journalist, he explores the intersection of biology, technology, and lifestyle, translating complex research into practical, actionable insights.

Bill is co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity with Dr. Peter Attia, as well as the author of Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying), a widely praised exploration of the science of ageing. The Wall Street Journal described Spring Chicken as “an enlightening book — and a terrific read.” His work delves into the breakthroughs reshaping how we think about vitality, disease prevention, and extending human lifespan, offering a clear-eyed perspective on both the opportunities and challenges of the longevity revolution.

A veteran longform journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Outside magazine, Bill has written for leading publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Men’s Health, and Bloomberg Businessweek. His journalism is known for its depth, curiosity, and ability to bring emerging scientific ideas to life for a global audience.

As a keynote speaker, Bill Gifford equips organisations and leaders with a forward-looking understanding of health, resilience, and performance in a rapidly evolving world. He combines scientific rigour with engaging storytelling to inspire audiences to rethink ageing, optimise wellbeing, and embrace the future of human potential. Based in Salt Lake City, he continues to explore human limits firsthand, often found tackling demanding challenges in the mountains.

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Bill Gifford's Speaking Topics

  • The Science of Longevity and Living Better for Longer

  • Human Performance and Optimising Health

  • The Future of Medicine and Healthspan Innovation

  • Resilience, Risk, and Pushing Human Limits

  • Breakthroughs in Preventative Health and Longevity Science

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Why Book Bill Gifford as a speaker?

  • He operates at the forefront of longevity science, co-authoring Outlive with Dr. Peter Attia and shaping the global conversation on healthspan and human performance.

  • He translates complex breakthroughs in biology, medicine and ageing into clear, actionable insights that help leaders make better decisions about health and resilience.

  • He brings the authority of a world-class journalist, with decades of experience writing for leading publications from The New York Times Magazine to National Geographic.

  • He is an engaging keynote speaker who combines scientific rigour with compelling storytelling to challenge how audiences think about ageing and longevity.

  • His insights equip organisations to rethink wellbeing and performance, enabling individuals and teams to thrive in a longer, healthier future.

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Outlive
Spring Chicken

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