ChicagoBackstage 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 · Friday Sep 4Emcee
Josh Black
Founder of Becoming Young, Longevity Educator & Healthspan Strategist
Day 2 · Saturday Sep 5Emcee
Sam Tejada
CEO & Founder, Liquivida
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. Chicago — September 4–5, 2026.

1,500+
Attendees
35+
Speakers
65+
Brands
20+
Countries
Hall hours · when each room is open
Friday, Sept 4
Hall
9 AM
12 PM
3 PM
6 PM
Expo Hall
Everyone
9 AM – 6 PM
Keynote Hall
Everyone
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Experience Hall
Sessions & practices
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sync Zone
1:1 Conversations with Speakers for VIPs & Practitioners
11 AM – 4 PM
VIP Lounge
VIPs & Practitioners
10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, Sept 5
Hall
9 AM
12 PM
3 PM
6 PM
Expo Hall
Everyone
9 AM – 6 PM
Keynote Hall
Everyone
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Experience Hall
Sessions & practices
10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sync Zone
1:1 Conversations with Speakers for VIPs & Practitioners
11 AM – 4 PM
VIP Lounge
VIPs & Practitioners
10 AM – 6 PM
City editions — the tour
  1. Stop 01
    Chicago
    September '26
  2. Stop 02
    Miami
    Jan 16-17
  3. Stop 03
    San Francisco
    Coming soon
  4. Stop 04
    Los Angeles
    Coming soon
03 — Two days, two emcees

Schedule

September 4, 2026
Friday
Emcee
Josh Black
Founder of Becoming Young, Longevity Educator & Healthspan Strategist

• 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.

• Giveaway packages today: Philipp (Infinity Bloc), Dr. Nathan Bryan (3 winners), Kim Ressler, Sarah Greenfield.

Running order
Friday agenda
Live agenda ↗
  1. 8:30 AM
    OpenAll Day
    Registration & Check-in
    Cue · Doors open. Direct early arrivals to the badge desk.
  2. 9:30 AM
    9:50 AM
    OpenKeynote Hall
    Opening the Space: Step Into the World of What's Possible
    Cue · Welcome from the founders — set the tone for the weekend.
  3. 9:50 AM
    10:00 AM
    EmceeKeynote Hall
    Day 1: Welcome to Biohackers World
    Cue · Your moment. Frame the two days, the giveaways, and the energy.
  4. 10:00 AM
    10:30 AM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall
    Harness The Power of Biomarker Testing for Biohacking Success
    Cue · NAD and biomarker testing — measure before you hack.
  5. 10:35 AM
    11:15 AM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 Giveaway
    Unlocking Human Potential: Quantum Energy as a Key to Vitality, Consciousness & Longevity
    Cue · Quantum energy and healing frequencies — Leela Quantum Tech, title sponsor.
  6. 11:20 AM
    12:00 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 Giveaway · 3 winners
    The Role of Nitric Oxide in Metabolic Disease and Insulin Resistance
    Cue · Nitric oxide as the missing factor in metabolic health — N1O1, title sponsor.
  7. 12:05 PM
    12:35 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall
    The Language of Optimism with Case Kenny
    Cue · Mindfulness + language — how words shape what you attract.
  8. 1:20 PM
    2:20 PM
    BreakAll Day
    Lunch Break
    Cue · Healthy lunch options, sponsor booths and product demos — VIP lunch runs in parallel.
  9. 2:20 PM
    3:00 PM
    PanelKeynote Hall🎤 Moderated by Josh Black
    Molecules That Change Your Life
    Cue · Josh Black moderates. Claire Martinsen, Jordan Rodell, Daniel Weiner. Separate breakthrough from buzzword.
  10. 3:05 PM
    3:35 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall
    Therasage & Robby Besner Presents Incremental Healing
    Cue · Small consistent steps — the Therasage approach to healing.
  11. 3:40 PM
    4:10 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 Giveaway
    Welcome to the Future of Health & Human Performance — Where Your Genes Become Your Greatest Advantage
    Cue · SNiP Nutrigenomics — genes as advantage.
  12. 4:15 PM
    4:45 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall🎁 Giveaway
    Turn Your Gut Data into Disease Prevention. Microbiome Testing for Longevity & Wellness
    Cue · Gut microbiome + GutID testing.
  13. 4:50 PM
    5:20 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall
    Hacking Human Potential — Why Elite Recovery is the Biohacker's Super Power
    Cue · BrainTap on recovery as the hidden engine of performance. 🎤 ANNOUNCE: Dr. Porter is signing his book, The Brain Fitness Blueprint, at the BrainTap Booth 40 right after this session.
  14. 5:25 PM
    5:55 PM
    KeynoteKeynote Hall
    Turning Health Data Chaos into Longevity Insights: How AI Is Reshaping Personalized Medicine
    Cue · Heads Up Health — labs, wearables and AI in one data layer.
  15. 6:00 PM
    6:30 PM
    EmceeKeynote Hall🎁 Onstage giveaway
    Grand Giveaway — must be present to win
    Cue · Your closer. Build it big. Repeat 'must be present' three times. Bring up Philipp, Dr. Nathan Bryan, Kim Ressler and Sarah Greenfield to raffle their packages.
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
Friday · Sep 4
15 speakers on stage
speaks both days
Day 02
Saturday · Sep 5
21 speakers on stage
Also here
On the floor · both days
1 brand & expo speakers — no stage slot, but greet them by name
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

  1. 1Hook the room (1 sentence) — a question, a stat, or a callback to the previous talk.
  2. 2Name the speaker + role + one credibility marker.
  3. 3Tease the topic without spoiling it — make people lean in.
  4. 4If there's a giveaway, mention the QR code.
  5. 5Lead the applause: 'Please welcome to the stage…'
06 — On Mic

Announcements to make

Headline moments — call these out clearly
🎓
Masterclass · Friday 12:00 PMExperience Hall

Dr. Mark Atkinson — "Unlocking Human Potential from the Inside Out"

A one-hour deep dive into conscious biohacking: integrating health optimization, longevity science, and inner leadership to help people live longer, function better, and lead themselves more effectively. Ideal for coaches, practitioners, and anyone considering the Longevity Science Academy certification.

Coach from presence-mindInner stillness in < 30 secondsHealthspan + functionspan + peakspan
🎤Call it out before 12:00
🎁
Prizes · Friday
Fri · 6:00 PM·Keynote Hall

Day 1 packages on the table

“Tonight's packages: an Infinity Bloc from Leela Quantum Tech, three N1O1 nitric oxide bundles with three winners, a SNiP Nutrigenomics package, and a GutID microbiome test with a practitioner consult.”
🎁
Prizes · Saturday
Sat · 6:00 PM·Keynote Hall

Day 2 packages on the table

“Today's packages: the Sherwoods bring a Longevity Bioregulator Bundle, a Countdown H2 bottle and a BioAge test kit. Plus a Niagen package from Resham and Mona, and a Relax Saunas desktop infrared lamp from Phil Wilson.”
🏆
Grand Giveaway
Both · 6:00 PM·Keynote Hall

Grand Giveaway — must be present to win

“We're closing the day with the Grand Giveaway. 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 #2Title Sponsor

N1O1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide

Science-backed Nitric Oxide solutions for circulation, heart health & anti-aging.

Booth #1Title Sponsor

Leela Quantum Tech

Proven quantum energy tools that support your health, energy, and inner balance. Simple, powerful tools for daily use.

PlatinumMention by tier where relevant
Therasage
BrainTap
SNiP Nutrigenomics
Jinfiniti Precision Medicine
GutID
Heads Up
SunPowerLED
Niagen
Countdown Method
RED HOT FUSION WELLNESS
GoldMention by tier where relevant
Relax Saunas of Momentum, Inc.
Visionbody-VBTec
The Neurologic Wellness Institute
Luqra Payments
BioBloom Medical
Oxygen Health Systems
OpenLoop
Evolyte BioHealth
Micro Pharma
08 — Prizes

Giveaways

Friday & Saturday · 6:00 PM · Keynote Hall

The Grand Giveaway

The Grand Giveaway runs both days — Friday and Saturday 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.”
The Grand Giveaway — speakers raffling gifts to a cheering audience on stage
Day 01
Friday · Sep 4 · packages to announce
Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling
$1,888

1× Infinity Bloc — Leela Quantum Tech

One winner takes the Infinity Bloc quantum energy device.

Dr. Nathan S. Bryan
$926.43 · 3 winners

3× N1O1 nitric oxide packages

Inside Out Glow Collection, Nitric Oxide Body & Mind Essentials, and the Nitric Oxide Activating Anti-Aging Skincare System — three prizes, three winners.

Kim Ressler
$800

SNiP Nutrigenomics package

One winner — genetic-based personalized nutrition package.

Sarah Greenfield, RD
$700

GutID Complete Microbiome Assessment + practitioner consult

At-home strain-level gut microbiome test using Titan-1™ long-read sequencing, mapped across the five gut axes — brain, GI, metabolism, heart and immune — plus personalized food, prebiotic and probiotic recommendations and a complimentary GutID practitioner consultation.

Day 02
Saturday · Sep 5 · packages to announce
Dr. Mark Sherwood & Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood
$1,580 total

Longevity bundle — 3 prizes

Longevity Bioregulator Bundle ($600), Countdown H2 bottle ($280) and a BioAge test kit ($700).

Resham Uttamchandani & Mona Rosene
NAD+ / NR package

Niagen Bioscience package

NAD+ and NR supplement package from the Niagen team.

Phil Wilson
$350

Relax Saunas Desktop Table Lamp

Compact far infrared desktop lamp using the patented Relax Sauna technology — targeted relief for sore muscles, neck, shoulder, knee and back pain, congestion and recovery.

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 note

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.