TRANSITION AND TRANSFORMATION: NAVIGATING YOUR THIRD ACT – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(Produced by The Business of Aging for What’s Next)
Join us for a morning dedicated to your life and career, with a team of expert guides, authors, and coaches to help you find what’s next for you. Think of it as a three-and-a-half-hour investment in you!
KEYNOTE: MARK MILLER, AUTHOR of JOLT – 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Interviewed by Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor, Marketplace, MPR
REINVENTING YOUR CAREER AT MIDLIFE – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Moderator:
John Tarnoff, Boomer Reinvention/Coach
Panelists:
Marilyn Friedman, Talent Program Designer (formerly DreamWorks Animation)
Kerry Hannon, Author, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+/Expert on career transitions, personal finance and retirement
Whitney Vosburg, CEO, Brand New Purpose/Co-Author & Founder WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY
IN THE HALLWAYS: SHIFTING FROM THE BIG JOB TO YOUR OWN BUSINESS – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Moderator:
Sandra Hughes, Sandra Bevins Hughes Coaching
Panelists:
Wendi Burkhardt, CEO & Co-Founder, Silvernest
Susan Donley, Publisher, Stria
Sandra Timmerman, Connecting Business and Aging/Corporate Gerontologist (formerly MetLife Mature Market Institute)
THE ART OF MAKING IT IN THE GIG ECONOMY – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator:
Rich Eisenberg, Managing Editor, Next Avenue
Panelists:
Bob Criscuolo, President and Chief Operating Officer, WAHVE Accounting
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS – 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Spend the afternoon taking a deep dive into these important themes in the blueprint of the longevity economy. Sign up now, as space is limited! (Choose one session for each time slot.)
SESSION 1 – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
CONNECTING WITH OLDER CUSTOMERS – MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS IN A HI-TECH WORLD
In the wiz-bang world of online advertising, SEO/SEM, and retargeting, it’s easy to be wooed by new technologies. But the fundamentals of understanding our audience and connecting with them in a meaningful way remains constant. By blending tried and true concepts with technology-based executions we will explore lead generation as it relates to the art of starting and continuing meaningful conversations with 50+ audiences.
Moderator:
Lola Rain, Director of Digital Media, Reputation Management, Eskaton
Panelists:
Ryan Hedspeth, Strategic Development, LiveTech
Lauren Schuster, Vice President Growth and Development, GlynnDevins
FINANCIAL PLANNING ACROSS LIFE’S EVENTS
New financial planning tools are emerging that leverage technology and help to solve issues like assisting with finances in a caregiving role, helping young families fund education, payback student loans, and more. Meet the entrepreneurs solving for these issues. Learn how younger generations are embracing fintech solutions and will influence their aging parents’ adoption of new ways to solve old problems.
Moderator:
Cindy Hounsell, President, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
Panelists:
YoonJin Chang, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, LifeSite
Brad Kotansky, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Onist Chris Wong, Chairman and CEO, LifeSite
YOUR BLUEPRINT TO THE LONGEVITY ECONOMY
The Longevity marketplace is one of the top global growth markets. In our work with entrepreneurs we impact go-to-market strategy, help them partner with nonprofits for pilots, and work with large corporations to help them scale their business. Learn about the ecosystem map we’ve developed to analyze and catalyze each of the components to achieve market success. Hear about case studies, successes and missteps on the path to growing companies in the longevity space.
Moderator:
Mary Furlong, Mary Furlong & Associates and Lori Bitter, The Business of Aging
Panelists:
Jeff Maltz, CEO, SilverRide
Jim Murphy, Vice President, Medicare and Retirement, UnitedHealthcare
Sherwin Sheik, President and CEO, CareLinx
SPIRITUALITY AT THE END OF LIFE
How does culture, religion and spirituality affect planning and choices at the end of life? What insights and perspectives do we have from families and elders who face the last years of life? What about the “good death” or “death with dignity”? Are these buzzwords or are they meaningful? Don’t miss a provocative and important panel discussion.
Moderator:
Jack York, President and Co-Founder, It’s Never @ Late
Panelists:
Mary Haynes, CEO, Nazareth Home
Sheri Rose, Executive Director, Thrive Center
Scott Smith, Managing Director, Viant Capital
Dianne Timmering, Vice President of Spirituality and Legislative Affairs, Signature HealthCARE
SESSION 2 – 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
WHO’S NEXT: THE ENTREPRENEURS ON THE LEADING EDGE
At the heart of What’s Next is the discovery of emerging technologies, companies, and ideas that will be meaningful in the lives of older adults. Join us to explore what is on the leading edge this year – Cannabis, the On-Demand Economy, and Virtual Reality – and who those leaders are. Learn what these changes mean for people’s lives and the longevity economy.
Moderator:
Paul Stich, Investor/Advisor
Panelists:
Chris Brickler, CEO and Co-Founder, MyndVR
Bryan Chasko, CTO, SameDay Security
Rachel Francine, CEO and Co-Founder, SingFit
Dore Hainer, President, CCD Innovation
Bart Myers, Dounder and CEO, Countable
HEALTHCARE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LONGEVITY ECONOMY: INSIGHTS FROM THE TRENCHES
This 90-minute session will provide a combination of insight from a panel of experienced healthcare venture investors, plus an interactive opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain real-time input and feedback about their technology/product/service, business models, and go to market strategy.
For investors – hear where the opportunities are.
For entrepreneurs – hear what no one else will tell you and what you really don’t want to hear, but need to.
For industry – hear what makes a successful partnership with startups and VCs.
Moderator:
Jody Holtzman, Senior Managing Partner, Longevity Venture Advisors LLC
Panelists:
Geoff Clapp, EIR, GE Ventures, and Founder, Better
David Glickman, Co-Founder, Lively, and EIR NGP Capital
Charles Huang, Managing Partner, Lynchpin Capital
Michael Yang, Managing Director, Comcast Venture
CREATING AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY OR ORGANIZATION
Intergenerational living and engagement is the future. Being intentional about bringing multiple generations together is the key to building strong programs. Learn why these programs are essential, how you can address loneliness and isolation, and the elements of a best in class intergenerational initiative.
Moderator:
Lori Bitter, The Business of Aging
Panelists:
Sally Abrahms, Author
Lola Rain, Director of Digital Media, Reputation Management, Eskaton
Sheri Steinig, Special Projects Director, Generations United
Andrea Weaver, Founder and Executive Director, Bridges Together
MOTIVATING CHANGE TO LIVE WELL IN OLD AGE
Older adults are eating, shopping, and living differently than previous generations. There is no greater desire than that of boomers to create active, healthy lives in old age. They are changing their lifestyles, food choices, and fitness routines from the notion of “wellbeing” to being well. To fully realize this potential, they need tools, support and motivation. Hear from experts who are helping boomers find their way to wellness, understand their motivations, and understand the impact of a healthier population on business.
Moderator:
Helen Dennis, Aging & the new retirement, Journalist
Panelists:
Chris Downie, Founder and CEO, SparkPeople
Colin Milner, CEO, International Council on Active Aging
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