Hello! First post on LessWrong. I'm posting about this hackathon but I would appreciate genuine feedback on the concept.

A 3-day experimental hackathon focused on producing high-yielding research ideas in unconventional computing, longevity, and cognition. We want participants to explore how unconventional computing methods—like reservoir computing or optical computing—can be applied to solve challenges of aging. On the flip side, how the physics and computational dynamics of the aging process can inspire innovative approaches to computing and information processing. If you are interested in speaking (remotely or in-person), judging, or sponsoring please reach out to us here: https://www.ekkolapto.org/contact

Special Guest Speakers: Curt Jaimungal, Joscha Bach, Kennedy Schaal (X.com) (Rejuve.bio) (LinkedIn), Gil Blander PhD (InsideTracker), Michael Lustgarten PhD, Luca Del Deo, Nick Norwitz PhD (X.com) (YouTube) (Instagram) (LinkedIn)

​Judges: David Barzilai MD PhD (X.com) (LinkedIn), Curt Jaimungal, Nick Norwitz PhD (X.com) (YouTube) (Instagram) (LinkedIn)

​Collaborators and Supporters: Augmentation Lab

​Snacks by: David™

​Media Partner: Lifespan.io

​Mentors: Aida Baradari, Alice Cai, Luca Del Deo, Safal Aryal, Michael Ostroff, Yoyo Yuan, Misha Klopukh

All up to date event details and RSVPs: https://lu.ma/minds