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Distinguished Innovator Speaker Series

Distinguished Innovator Speaker Series

Inspiring Innovative Thinking and Thought-Provoking Discussions

The Westcliff University Distinguished Innovator Speaker Series connects thought leaders from various professional fields with Westcliff students and with members of the greater community interested in learning more about creative approaches to problem-solving in the modern world. The series uses the Westcliff platform to initiate and facilitate informative, thought-provoking discussions as the University continues to solidify its position as a leading global academic resource.

The series is designed to inspire innovative thinking and stimulate solution-oriented conversations. It provides the greater community an opportunity to hear from and connect with nationally and internationally renowned leaders who have shaped their industry.  Attendees are able to interact and ask questions of the featured speakers after each presentation.

When is the next Distinguished Innovative Speaker Series event?

Distinguished Innovative Speaker Series guests are announced in spring and fall.

Spring 2025

Westcliff University Podcast - Dr. Aubrey de Grey
Defying Aging: Aubrey de Grey’s Vision for Radical Longevity
Can aging be cured? Aubrey de Grey, the trailblazing biomedical gerontologist and founder of the Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) Foundation, believes we are closer than ever to unlocking the secrets of radical life extension. In this compelling interview, de Grey shares his unrelenting pursuit of a future where humans not only live longer but remain youthful and healthy for centuries. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, de Grey’s visionary ideas will challenge everything you thought you knew about the human lifespan—and our place in the future.

Date: Apr 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM (PDT)

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You can watch all of the event recordings from past speakers below.

Past Speakers

In case you missed or wanted to revisit any of our past speakers, all of our Distinguished Innovator Speaker Series events are recorded and can be rewatched at any time.

Though all of our events are recorded, we encourage you to RSVP for our upcoming speakers. You will have the opportunity to ask the guest speaker questions about their topic of discussion and your questions could be answered live!