Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Convention Evaluate

This put up is a full evaluate of my expertise on the Biohacking Convention, hosted by Dave Asprey, in Dallas, TX. I’m grateful {that a} media VIP move was supplied to attend this wonderful expertise. 

Hello mates! How are you? I hope that you simply’re having a beautiful morning to this point! I’m again in Tucson after an inspiring and transformational journey to Texas final week to attend the Biohacking Convention.

To be completely sincere, I’ve been feeling fairly blah about health and well being conferences currently. There hasn’t been something that’s caught my eye, and normally conferences are an opportunity to be taught extra about what’s occurring in our trade, and lightweight a fireplace of inspiration. Conferences may be costly when it comes to journey, attendance, childcare, lodge, and so on., and I haven’t seen something that seemed notably value it currently.

Then, I used to be advert focused for the Biohacking Convention, hosted by Dave Asprey, and I instantly knew that I wished to go. The lineup of audio system included so lots of my favorites, and I’m an enormous fan of Dave.

Pictures courtesy of the tenth Annual Biohacking Convention

Evidently, I used to be so thrilled after they provided a media move to attend. Whereas my attendance was supplied, please be aware that this put up isn’t sponsored and all opinions are my very own.

Additionally, I’ve SO MUCH to say, so I’m going to be splitting this into three separate posts and a podcast episode!

1) My evaluate of the particular convention and if I believe attendance is value it (this put up)

2) A listing of takeaways and the issues I discovered from the assorted classes (weblog put up coming later this week and podcast will air subsequent week)

3) My favourite devices from the convention, together with biohacking methods you are able to do at dwelling for low price, or without cost (coming early subsequent week)

(with Giselle!)

Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Convention Evaluate

So what’s biohacking precisely?

“Biohacking is about taking management of your individual biology, utilizing science, knowledge, and know-how to improve your well being and efficiency. The Biohacking Convention brings collectively the brightest minds within the discipline to share data, discover cutting-edge applied sciences, and empower people to turn out to be the CEOs of their very own well being.”
– Dave Asprey

I really feel like biohacking is the following degree for my mates who’re already excited about well being and wellness, and who wish to take their routines to the following degree. We’ll proceed to see an increasing number of about biohacking, because the trade is estimated to be value 96 billion by 2030.

The convention and audio system:

The Annual Biohacking Convention, curated by the visionary Dave Asprey, is a transformative 3-day occasion pushing the boundaries of human development, efficiency, and longevity, fascinating attendees with thought-provoking keynotes and totally immersive experiences. For over a decade, this convention has reigned because the premiere gathering, connecting individuals with the world’s most modern minds who’re pioneering human optimization and biohacking.

The convention began with round 100 attendees 10 years in the past, and has grown to over 3,000 attendees — all passionate people with a want to be taught extra about bettering their well being and longevity. On the keynote speech, Dave Asprey gave a “State of Biohacking” deal with.

A few of my notes from his opening keynote speech:

– There isn’t any common age for biohackers; it ranges between all ages

– 60% of biohackers are ladies

– MCT oil reverses Alzheimer’s in section 2 trials

– Sizzling/chilly remedy can 16x progress hormone

– Methods you need to use monitor over time to scale back organic age, together with telomere testing, cell well being evaluation, visceral fats, mind response time, gait pace (how briskly you stroll is correlated with how lengthy you’ll stay), grip power (I examined mine within the tech corridor!), deal with bioavailable proteins, stress discount

– Plus very particular notes about what he does in his personal routine, like dietary supplements (NAD, Spermadine, Urolithin A), lasers, follistatin, stem cells, Wasabi Methodology, and I’m certain he’ll be detailing all of it in his subsequent guide.

The audio system for this occasion included so lots of my favorites, together with Dr. Will Cole, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Anna Cabeca aka The Girlfriend Physician, Jim Kwik, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Bo Eason, Gabby Berenstein, Dr. Joe DIspenza, and extra. It was a type of issues the place I couldn’t determine which session to attend as a result of there was a surplus of fantastic choices.

I’ll share some notes from the classes I attended in an upcoming put up and among the issues I discovered whereas I used to be there!

That they had keynote audio system, fireplace chats, giveaways, and likewise Improve U classes in smaller rooms. The Improve U classes occured concurrently, so you could possibly determine which of them you wished to attend and register upfront.

Some examples of the Improve U classes:

– Maxmize your physique’s protein features and biohacking ROI

– Biohacking your mind and acheiving peak efficiency

– Tapping into the regenerative energy of your individual stem cells

– The science and advantages of cryotherapy

– Unlocking the secrets and techniques to longevity for our cats and canine

– Exploring the advantages of PEMF and voltage

and a lot extra.

The meals:

The meals was all Dave Asprey-approved, and included a mixture of protein, veggies, wholesome fat, and grain-free desserts with natural elements. Despite the fact that it was mass-produced for an enormous crowd, the standard was wonderful.

Day 1: grassfed burger with bacon (I skipped the bacon), veggies, and a chocolate mousse with cacao nibs and berries

Day 2: wild-caught salmon with an herb sauce, candy potato puree, veggies, and a blended berry trifle

The lodge additionally had a particular Biohacking Convention curated menu with numerous choices on the deli and the restaurant. It was so nice to have the ability to order choices that used natural elements and have been ready with out seed oils. The care that they put into the meals high quality was evident. Normally if you attend work occasions or conferences, it’s sort of a blended bag for meals, and it was really easy to stay to the diet habits that make me really feel my greatest whereas we have been there.

The tech corridor:

THE TECH WONDERLAND. It was every thing a well being and wellness nerd like yours actually (and all of my reader BFFs) might ever need.

It was monumental, and included distributors for diet dietary supplements, meals, blue gentle glasses, skincare, Hazard coffeee, saunas, Air Docs, pillows, beddings, PEMF, lymphatic drainage, meditation, chilly plunges, cryotherapy, books, wellness checks, IVs, health gear, so.many.issues. Keep tuned for my favourite issues I attempted within the tech corridor, however right here’s a sneak peek!

I cherished the chance to expertise new merchandise in particular person and added fairly a couple of to my suitcase and my “purchase ASAP” listing.

The VIP lounge:

As media, my buddy Giselle and I had the chance to entry the VIP lounge. We have been in a position to attempt extra of the merchandise with a a lot shorter line. Additionally they had snacks, drinks, privateness cubicles, and books from the assorted authors, swag for VIP company.

VIPs additionally had the choice to buy a VIP dinner with Dave, and I say based mostly on the standard of the common convention meals, when you can swing it, do it.

Dave Asprey himself:

If you observe somebody on-line for thus lengthy, it’s tough to know if their on-line persona matches their real-life power and persona.

Picture courtesy of the tenth Annual Biohacking Convention

With Dave, what you see is what you get. He has an unimaginable vibe and power; he’s the actual deal. Whereas I didn’t get to fulfill him in particular person, I used to be blown away by all of his talks. He’s clearly very sensible and has an inspiring story of therapeutic, and he’s beneficiant along with his data, what he does at present, and what he’s discovered alongside the way in which.

He has some thrilling issues coming within the subsequent 12 months, and I’m excited to unfold the phrase about his new guide and Improve Labs, which lets you monitor over 100 completely different biomarkers and get real-time recommendation for bettering your well being and wellbeing. The app additionally syncs together with your Oura ring, Whoop, or Apple Watch. (I’ll do a full evaluate put up after I attempt it!)

Is the Biohacking Convention value it?

100000% sure.

I’m already wanting ahead to subsequent 12 months’s convention! It is going to be in Austin subsequent Might. I’m asking for a reduction code, so if it’s accredited, I’ll put up it right here for you — I’d like to see you there subsequent 12 months 🙂

So inform me mates: does this appear to be one thing you’d prefer to attend? What’s your favourite occasion (work or private) that you simply sit up for every year?

xoxo

Gina