New YorkBackstage Guide
You're not announcing.
You're leading the energy.
Welcome, Emcee. Your pocket playbook for the weekend — every cue, sponsor, speaker, and spark of energy in one place. Built for two emcees, two days, one unforgettable story.
Day 1 · Saturday Jun 27Emcee
Sam Tejada
CEO & Founder, Liquivida
Day 2 · Sunday Jun 28Emcee
Valérie Orsoni
Pioneer of Holistic Wellness & Biohacking, Best-Selling Author
01 — You
Your role as Emcee
You are the energetic bridge between sessions, the face of the experience, and the voice of the community. Keep the energy high, the audience engaged, and make everyone feel seen.
- Guide the audience through the day and agenda
- Introduce speakers meaningfully — read their bio before you go on
- Announce sponsors, lounges, activities, and giveaways
- Keep the energy high — even when schedules shift
- Help attendees see the story of the day unfold
- Hand off cleanly between Day 1 and Day 2 — recap, set up, send forward
Superpowers
- Shine — your vibe sets the tone.
- Smooth the flow between segments.
- Hype the room before keynotes.
- Spotlight sponsors & perks.
- Adapt with ease.
02 — Context
About Biohackers World
Biohackers World is a global community of wellness, longevity, and health tech experts — a hub, a bridge, a movement. We hold the space where mainstream science, biohacking, and spirituality converge.
Our mission is to awaken the light within each person, reminding them of their innate power to heal, optimize, and evolve. New York — June 27–28, 2026.
1,500+
Attendees
35+
Speakers
65+
Brands
20+
Countries
Hall hours · when each room is open
Hall
9 AM
12 PM
3 PM
6 PM
Expo Hall
Everyone
9 AM – 6 PM
Keynote Hall
Everyone
9:30 AM – 6 PM
VIP Lounge
VIPs & Practitioners
10 AM – 6 PM
City editions — the tour
- Stop 01New YorkJune '26
- Stop 02ChicagoSeptember '26
- Stop 03MiamiJanuary '27
- Stop 04Los AngelesMarch '27
- Stop 05San FranciscoComing soon
03 — Two days, two emcees
Schedule
June 27, 2026
Saturday
Emcee
Sam Tejada
CEO & Founder, Liquivida
• Open the weekend. Frame the energy and the promise of two days.
• Set the rhythm: keynote → transition → expo callout → next keynote.
• End strong — preview Day 2 so people come back hungry.
• Lead the 6:00 PM Grand Giveaway together with the day's speakers and founders on stage.
• Remind everyone serious about their health: Dr. Mark Atkinson's Masterclass — Sunday 10 AM at Barclay Salon, ground floor.
• Tonight's treat: "Beyond The Pill" documentary screening — Saturday 7 PM, Keynote Hall. Film + Q&A with the producer.
Running order
Saturday agenda
- 8:30 AMOpenAll DayRegistration & Check-inCue · Doors open. Direct early arrivals to the badge desk.
- 9:30 AM9:50 AMOpenKeynote HallOpening the Space: Step Into the World of What's PossibleCue · Welcome from the founders — set the tone for the weekend.
- 9:50 AM10:00 AMEmceeKeynote HallDay 1 Welcome — Two Days Begin HereCue · Your moment. Frame the weekend, the giveaways, and the energy.
- 10:00 AM10:30 AMKeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 GiveawayTurn Your Gut Data into Disease PreventionCue · Gut microbiome + GutID long-read testing.
- 10:40 AM11:20 AMKeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 Giveaway (3)The Role of Nitric Oxide in Metabolic Disease & Insulin ResistanceCue · Nitric oxide as the missing factor in metabolic health.
- 11:25 AM12:05 PMKeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 GiveawayQuantum Energy as a Key to VitalityCue · Frequency-based tools and the body's energy field.
- 12:10 PM12:40 PMKeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 GiveawayBuilding Intelligent Health Systems: AI Agents, Data & the Future of BiohackingCue · From dashboards to AI agents that adapt with your data.
- 12:45 PM1:15 PMKeynoteKeynote HallThe Superconscious Human BeingCue · 5 core principles to conscious living, human potential, and holistic well-being.
- 1:20 PM2:20 PMBreakAll DayLunch BreakCue · VIP Luncheon runs in parallel — point GA to the Expo Hall.
- 2:20 PM2:50 PMKeynoteKeynote HallHarness the Power of Biomarker Testing for Biohacking SuccessCue · NAD and biomarker testing.
- 2:55 PM3:25 PMKeynoteKeynote HallMy Dad Was Given 6 Months to Live 20 Years Ago — How He Overcame Severe COPD with Powerful BiohacksCue · Emotional, personal. Biohacking since 1998.
- 3:30 PM4:00 PMKeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 GiveawayWhy NAD+ Is the Master Switch of Aging — And How to Actually Flip ItCue · NAD+ as the master switch of aging.
- 4:05 PM4:35 PMKeynoteKeynote HallUnplastic Yourself: A Deep Dive into Daily Toxins & Health OptimizationCue · Daily toxins + practical detox protocols.
- 4:40 PM5:10 PMKeynoteKeynote HallThe Missing Link in Biohacking: Human Signal RestorationCue · Human signal optimization with ELUUMIS.
- 5:15 PM6:00 PMPanelKeynote Hall🎁 GiveawayPanel — Peptides & Exosomes: Miracle or Hype? What Actually Works.Cue · Moderated by Lauren Lowrey. Open with the question, let experts disagree.
- 6:00 PM6:30 PMEmceeKeynote Hall🎁 Onstage giveawayGrand Giveaway — $10K+ in prizes, must be present to winCue · Your closer. Build it big. Repeat 'must be present' three times. Bring up every Day 1 giveaway sponsor.
- 7:00 PMExperienceKeynote HallSpecial Evening: "Beyond The Pill" Documentary ScreeningCue · Film + live Q&A with the producer. Special evening treat — open to attendees.
Schedules may shift — always confirm running order with the stage manager 10 min before each block.
04 — Voices
Speaker lineup
Before introducing each speaker, open their profile on biohackers.world/#speakers ↗ and skim their key achievements. A 15-second personalization turns a generic intro into a moment the speaker will remember.
Day 01
Saturday · Jun 27
18 speakers on stage
speaks both days
Olia Chernova
PhD (c), Co-Founder & COO — Biohackers World
Opening
Mick Safron
Founder & CEO — Biohackers World
Opening
Sam Tejada
CEO & Founder — Liquivida
Emcee
Valérie Orsoni
Pioneer of Holistic Wellness & Biohacking, Best-Selling Author
Emcee
Sarah Greenfield
RD, TEDx Speaker, GutID Practitioner
Keynote
Dr. Nathan S Bryan
Founder, Chairman & CEO — N1O1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide
Keynote
Arabica Cunegin
GM — Leela Quantum Tech, Mindset & Spiritual Coach
Keynote
David Korsunsky
Founder & CEO — Heads Up
Keynote
Dr. Mark Atkinson
Integrative Medicine Doctor, Chief Instructor — Longevity Science Academy
Keynote
Dr. Sogol Ash
Clinical Director — ConciergeMD
Keynote
Gary Kiss
Founder — ELUUMIS, Pioneer in Human Signal Optimization
Keynote
Dr. Jin-Xiong She
Ph.D., Founder — Jinfiniti Precision Medicine
Keynote
Josephine Musco
Founder & Scientific Patent Holder — Olyxir
Keynote
Dr. Edward Park
MD, MPH — Harvard-Educated Physician, Author
Panel
Claire Martinsen
Co-Founder, COO — BioBloom Medical
Panel
Jordan Rodell
Chief Revenue Officer — Luqra Payments
Panel
Lauren Lowrey
Moderator — TV News Anchor, Speaker & Coach
Panel
Krisztina Schmidt
Co-Founder — Visionbody EMS-EMA
Panel
Day 02
Sunday · Jun 28
22 speakers on stage
Valérie Orsoni
Pioneer of Holistic Wellness & Biohacking, Best-Selling Author
Emcee
Dr. Nathan S Bryan
Founder, Chairman & CEO — N1O1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide
Keynote
Arabica Cunegin
GM — Leela Quantum Tech, Mindset & Spiritual Coach
Keynote
David Korsunsky
Founder & CEO — Heads Up
Keynote
Dr. Mark Atkinson
Integrative Medicine Doctor, Chief Instructor — Longevity Science Academy
Keynote
Kashif Khan
Best-Selling Author of 'The DNA Way', CEO
Keynote
Dr. Patrick K. Porter
PhD, Founder & Inventor — BrainTap
Keynote
Kim Ressler
Founder & CEO — SNiP Nutrigenomics
Keynote
Tom Kerber
CEO & Founder — SunPowerLED
Keynote
Dr. David Karli
MD MBA, Founder — Karli Health Institute, CEO Greyledge Technologies
Keynote
Lea Llovio
Conscious Wellness™ Thought Leader
Keynote
Josephine Musco
Founder & Scientific Patent Holder — Olyxir
Keynote
Andrew Daye
Breathwork & Mental Performance Coach, Founder — LucidState
Keynote
Cru Von Holtzendorff-Fehling
Soul Evolution Guide & Healer, Founder — CruEssence
Keynote
George Wiseman
Inventor, Author, Founder — Eagle-Research.com
Panel
Dr. Sireen Gopal
MD, President — Vitality Medicine of New York
Panel
Colette Schnabel
Biohacking Mama, Biohack Yourself Media
Panel
Kera Lynn
CVO & Co-Founder — Aura O3
Panel
Krisztina Schmidt
Co-Founder — Visionbody EMS-EMA
Panel
Phil Wilson
CEO — Relax Saunas
Panel
Klaudia Balogh
Longevity Journalist
Panel
Dr. Kellyann
Founder — Dr. Kellyann Brand
Panel
05 — On Stage
Introducing speakers & weaving the story
Before you go on
Make it personal
Open the speaker's profile, skim achievements, and pull one specific detail — a book, a study, a number. Specificity is warmth.
“Next, we're excited to welcome [Name], a pioneer in [field], known for [key achievement].”
“Please give a huge welcome to [Name] — the person who [specific impact].”
Story of the day
Weave the thread
Connect what just happened to what's coming next. Help people feel the progression — morning to afternoon, mindset to tools, vision to action.
“We just heard [Speaker] challenge us to rethink daily habits — now we go deeper with [Next Speaker] into the cellular level.”
“This morning was mindset and energy. After lunch, we shift into the cutting-edge tools you can use right now.”
Stage flow — copy/paste template
Anatomy of a great intro
- 1Hook the room (1 sentence) — a question, a stat, or a callback to the previous talk.
- 2Name the speaker + role + one credibility marker.
- 3Tease the topic without spoiling it — make people lean in.
- 4If there's a giveaway, mention the QR code.
- 5Lead the applause: 'Please welcome to the stage…'
06 — On Mic
Announcements to make
Headline moments — call these out clearly
🎓
MasterclassSun · 10:00 AM·Barclay Salon, ground floor
Special Masterclass with Dr. Mark Atkinson
“Heads up — at 10 AM at Barclay Salon on the ground floor, Dr. Mark Atkinson runs a parallel masterclass: Unlocking Human Potential from the Inside Out. Limited seating, so head over if you want depth.”
🎬
Movie ScreeningSat · 7:00 PM·Keynote Hall
"Beyond The Pill" Documentary + Q&A
“Tonight at 7 PM in the Keynote Hall — a special evening treat. We're screening the "Beyond The Pill" documentary, with a live Q&A with the producer right after. Don't miss it.”
🏆
Grand GiveawayBoth · 6:00 PM·Keynote Hall
Grand Giveaway — $10K+ in prizes
“We're closing the day with the Grand Giveaway — over $10,000 in prizes. You must be present in the Keynote Hall to win. Must be present. Must be present. Scan the QR code on the slides to enter.”
Throughout the day — drop these between talks
🪪Directions
Point to the badge
"Don't forget — you can scan the back of your badge anytime to access the full event schedule, giveaways, perks, and more. Everything you need is right there."
🛍️Expo
Invite them to explore
"If you haven't yet, go check out the incredible booths and wellness tech in the Expo Hall — open now."
🛋️VIP & Practitioners
Lounge, lunch & amenities
"VIP guests and Practitioners — lunch is served at 1:30 PM. Stop by the VIP Lounge for complimentary wellness sessions and quieter networking throughout the day."
07 — Spotlight
Sponsors to thank
Title sponsors — call out by name during transitions
Booth #1Title Sponsor
Leela Quantum Tech
Proven quantum energy tools that support your health, energy, and inner balance. Simple, powerful tools for daily use.
Booth #2Title Sponsor
N1O1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide
Science-backed Nitric Oxide solutions for circulation, heart health & anti-aging.
Platinum & GoldMention by tier where relevant
Braintap
Tru Niagen
GutID
Heads Up
SNiP Nutrigenomics
SunPowerLED
ELUUMIS
Luqra
BioBloom Medical
Recharge Biomedical
Visionbody
Relax Saunas
Aura O3
Eagle-Research
08 — Prizes
Giveaways
Saturday & Sunday · 6:00 PM · Keynote Hall
The Grand Giveaway
The Grand Giveaway runs both days — Saturday and Sunday at 6 PM in the Keynote Hall. The day's speakers stay on stage and raffle their gifts to the room live. Attendees scan the QR code on signage and badges to enter — winners must be present to claim.
“We're closing the day with the Grand Giveaway — right here at 6 PM. Our speakers are staying on stage and raffling their gifts live, to you. Scan the QR on your badge to enter — but remember: you must be in this room to win.”
09 — Vibes
Transitions & energy boosts
Quick activities
- “Stand up, stretch your arms, and smile at someone nearby.”
- “Deep breath in… and out. One more. Just like that, we're back.”
- “Turn to the person next to you and share one thing that sparked your curiosity today.”
- “15 seconds — high five someone you haven't met yet. This is your crew for the weekend!”
- “Shake out your hands, roll your shoulders, loosen it up.”
Energy-boosting phrases
- “How's everyone feeling? Still with me? If you're loving it, give me a wave!”
- “Biohackers, you are crushing it today — the energy in this room is next level.”
- “Let's keep this momentum going — we're just getting started.”
- “Take a second to look around — this is your tribe. These are your people.”
- “Stay hydrated, keep moving, keep connecting — this weekend is full-body optimization.”
When the schedule shifts
Improv kit for delays
- Acknowledge briefly, never apologize twice. "We're taking a couple extra minutes — perfect time to…"
- Send people to the Expo Hall, the VIP Lounge, or a specific booth.
- Run a 30-second audience activity — breath, stretch, high five.
- Tease the upcoming speaker with one specific detail to build anticipation.
- Stay calm. Your composure is the room's composure.
Final noteEnjoy the experience.
Enjoy the experience.
This is your space too.
We're truly grateful for your presence and energy — and we're here to support you every step of the way.
- Be in the Keynote Hall at least 10 minutes before each talk.
- You have VIP access — enjoy the Expo Hall, lunch, and VIP Lounge.
- Questions? Contact Elena and Olia directly — they've got you.
- Hand off Day 1 → Day 2 with a quick text message recap. Continuity is care.
Have fun. Connect. Make it memorable.