Seizing Policy Opportunities for Life Extension and Overcoming Political Obstacles in 2026 – Workshop at Vitalist Bay by Gennady Stolyarov II – May 14, 2026
Gennady Stolyarov II
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Vitalist Bay conference in Berkeley, California, at the Lighthaven facility, U.S. Transhumanist Party Chairman Gennady Stolyarov II hosted a one-hour workshop from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time, entitled “Seizing Policy Opportunities for Life Extension and Overcoming Political Obstacles in 2026“.
The workshop was held in the Exobrain Room at the Lighthaven facility. The workshop was livestreamed to YouTube here.
This workshop focused on prospects for beneficial policy reforms that could be achieved in the near-term future to accelerate the progress of potentially lifespan-extending research, as well as the difficulties presented by the political status quo – particularly, the polarized two-party system in the United States, which risks stifling progress, fragmenting the Vitalist community, and redirecting efforts toward sub-optimal paths. Attendees were invited to actively participate in crafting an agenda for near-term victories to pursue soon, as well as tactics and strategies to remain focused and resilient in the face of both domestic and geopolitical turmoil. This workshop included an open discussion where thoughtful analysis of both the merits and the drawbacks of any proposal or political program will be encouraged.
The format of the workshop was a guided discussion with the attendees. The audience was invited to submit feedback in a spreadsheet document regarding various categories of Policy Opportunities and Political Obstacles. The spreadsheet is accessible here or at https://tinyurl.com/VitalistBayWorkshop. It is also embedded below.