One of the most exciting parts of the 2014 event was the on-stage installation of implants into two volunteers. Before the installation, technologist, author, and double RFID implantee Amal Graafstra explains how he ended up having a chip in his hand and all the things it can be used for, such as: access control, mobile payments, loyalty programs, in-store marketing, location-based services, targeted marketing, information exchange and social networks. The idea of moving RFID chips from your pocket to your hand is pretty straightforward, but fundamentally it transforms the concept of interacting with and experiencing the world. This is exactly what Amal and others have observed ever since they got the implants. Pekko Vehviläinen, who had given his presentation earlier, was one of the brave volunteers to get his implant live on stage. To make the procedure even more interesting, Pekko’s heart rate and stress level were measured while having the chip implanted. Check out the full video to learn more about the story behind RFID implants and see for yourself how easy and painless it is to get them installed! Are implants the real future of biohacking? Join Biohacker Summit ’15 and see for yourself what the future of biohacking holds — get your tickets here!

Last year’s event gathered leading pioneers in biohacking, lifestyle designers, health and wellness experts, and successful entrepreneurs. Biohacker Summit ‘14 was all about upgrading your work week and featured a number of impressive tools, practical techniques and technologies to upgrade your day. We have some excellent videos from last year’s event that we will post weekly, so stay tuned and keep your eye on our newsletter. Last event was so successful that we ran out of seats, so now it is time for an upgrade. This year Biohacker Summit will take place at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, Finland. Experience a grander event, inspirational speakers to learn from, an amazing crowd to hang around with, upgraded food, and a solid ending party with DJs and art performances in an industrial setting. Dislike sitting? Not a problem! Biohacker Summit ‘15 takes conference experience to a brand new level and offers the “Playground”, where you can try out new wearables, fiddle with biohacking equipment, and exercise while you watch the inspiring presentations. If you prefer sitting, then you can make sure you get a seat in the front row with the VIP ticket. The VIP ticket also includes a place at the Upgraded Dinner, held at Teurastamo (the “Butchery”), where you …

In today’s age there is an increasing emphasis placed on keeping a healthy balance in life. We often find that we’re pushing ourselves harder and harder to maintain a high level of performance, whether that be in the office, gym or daily life. There are many advocates for the “8+8+8=24” lifestyle. This simply means, we know that eight hours of sleep is “optimal” according to doctors, we generally work eight hour days in office and that leaves eight hours of “free time” (what is that anyway?). It happens far too often, that we find ourselves in the position of sacrificing nutrition, exercise time and rest in order to push performance levels in other areas of our lives. This is despite experiencing that “buzz” or “satisfaction” when eating a wholesome meal, exiting the gym after an intensive workout or waking up in the morning with a full tank of gas and ready to kick things off with loads of positive energy and enthusiasm. The good news is that Finland has a long standing history of using technology and innovative products to help keep the balance in life which in the end helps one to lead a truly fulfilling life and leads to maximising …

Jaakko Halmetoja is a well-known nutritionist in the Finnish health food scene in addition to lecturing in the Baltic Countries. In 2011 he gave almost 150 lectures and more than 100 interviews to newspapers, radio channels and television. At the moment he is advising various health food companies, writing books and studying to extend his knowledge. He is also an advisor to LUONTOlife and a writer of recently published book about Chaga-mushroom; Pakurikääpä. He is the co-author of Biohakkerin käsikirja with technology specialist Teemu Arina and medical doctor Olli Sovijärvi. Jaakko has always been interested in health and nutrition, not least because both of his parents are P.E. teachers. He used to be one of the top submission wrestlers in Finland and his daily routines included two training sessions during his teenage years. Biohacker Summit: What does a health expert eat on the morning when an important day is to begin? Jaakko Halmetoja: Basically I do a big elixir that is kind of an updated version of a smoothie that I can drink during the day. The base of an elixir is tea with medicinal mushrooms or other local herbs. Especially during the winter time I also add around 1 dl …

Katri Saarikivi is a researcher at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit of University of Helsinki with years of experience in work and organisational psychology. In her research Katri explores brain processes related to learning and how they can be shaped through interaction. She also works with organizations on subjects like the future of work, digital work, connectivity, creativity, and other human-centered aspects of work. She hopes to bring relevant neuroscientific knowledge to organizations to help in understanding how supporting human interaction and learning can lead to value creation and wellbeing. Here is Katri’s presentation from Biohacker Summit 2014 – What Neuroscience Tells Us About Upgrading Work & Cognition: Interview with Katri Saarikivi follows: Biohacker Summit: Katri Saarikivi, you are Cognitive Neuroscientist, could you describe your profession to someone who does not know well these special fields or terms? Katri Saarikivi: Cognitive neuroscience refers to the study of the neural processes underlying cognition. This means that we are interested in how thought processes, for instance perception, learning, emotion, or decision-making, are linked to neural processes. Biohacker Summit: What kind of work are you practically doing & for whom? Katri Saarikivi: I’m working on my PhD at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit …

Katri Saarikivi is a researcher at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit of University of Helsinki with years of experience in work and organisational psychology. In her research Katri explores brain processes related to learning and how they can be shaped through interaction. She also works with organizations on subjects like the future of work, digital work, connectivity, creativity, and other human-centered aspects of work. She hopes to bring relevant neuroscientific knowledge to organizations to help in understanding how supporting human interaction and learning can lead to value creation and wellbeing. Here is Katri’s presentation from Biohacker Summit 2014 – What Neuroscience Tells Us About Upgrading Work & Cognition: Interview with Katri Saarikivi follows: Biohacker Summit: Katri Saarikivi, you are Cognitive Neuroscientist, could you describe your profession to someone who does not know well these special fields or terms? Katri Saarikivi: Cognitive neuroscience refers to the study of the neural processes underlying cognition. This means that we are interested in how thought processes, for instance perception, learning, emotion, or decision-making, are linked to neural processes. Biohacker Summit: What kind of work are you practically doing & for whom? Katri Saarikivi: I’m working on my PhD at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit …

Biohacker Summit is the focal point for learning how to upgrade your workweek and finding your optimal performance. Biohacking is the art and science of optimizing your wellness and performance with technological and biological tools. At the event will learn how to use latest solutions in quantified self and biohacking to measure, optimize and improve your daily routines, maintain optimal energy levels, stay fit and get more done. Speakers include some of the best experts from Finland, the Netherlands and U.S. Join 300+ high-performers including c-level executives, entrepreneurs, coaches & independent professionals. For more information, please see the attached Event Info package: http://www.slideshare.net/infe/biohacker-summit-2014-event-information Download PDF from here. Good for telling about the event to your friends, colleagues and boss 🙂