Increasing longevity, declining fertility, and the aging of the Baby Boomers are triggering an enormous age wave. This unprecedented demographic transformation is creating tremendous opportunities in the marketplace, the workplace and our lives – alongside equally pressing social, political, and financial challenges. Read More >

In this presentation, Age Wave Founder and CEO Ken Dychtwald PhD will explore some of the most urgent questions facing individuals, families, businesses and governments, including:

• How the emerging – and unprecedented – longevity revolution is altering today’s demographic landscape
• How people will use their newfound “longevity bonus”
• Why a “cyclic” life plan is replacing the traditional “linear” model
• How aging Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are changing the paradigms of health, work, leisure, and retirement
• What are the biggest new market opportunities – many of which are hiding in plain sight?

Conclusion:

In this illustrative, forward-thinking keynote, Ken Dychtwald will shine a light on actionable ways your organization can be better prepared for the changing demographic landscape and the countless opportunities that are emerging. Read Less ^

In a world where we’re living and working longer than ever before, personal well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic advantage. In this inspiring, science-backed keynote, Maddy Dychtwald—national bestselling author of Ageless Aging (Mayo Clinic Press) and co-founder of Age Wave—reveals how increasing healthspan (how long we live healthy) and brainspan (how long we stay mentally sharp) can unlock greater well-being, resilience, focus, and fulfillment and even performance at every life stage. Read More >

Drawing on proprietary research and nearly 100 interviews with cutting-edge experts in longevity, neuroscience, and lifestyle medicine, Maddy shares a practical blueprint for living with more energy, clarity, and purpose—at work and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

• The new science of longevity: how boosting healthspan and brainspan is reshaping how we age, live, and work
• Evidence-based wellness strategies and action tools to improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical vitality
• The emerging role of purpose and connection as powerful drivers of well-being and extended health
• How individuals and organizations can proactively support lifelong wellness—not just for performance, but for life satisfaction

The Bottom Line:

This keynote provides a powerful wake-up call—and an actionable roadmap—for building a future where wellness fuels performance, longevity enhances leadership, and aging becomes a path to greater vitality, not decline. Read Less ^

In this revealing glimpse into the future, Age Wave Founder and CEO, Ken Dychtwald, PhD will provide a wide-ranging preview of how global population aging and increasing longevity will dramatically transform every dimension of health and healthcare.  Read More >

Topics to be explored include:

• Have we entered a new age of aging and how long might we live?
• Will our later years be a time of health and vitality or illness and disability?
• What advances are needed in diagnostics, bio-science, and medical/nursing training and skills to ensure that our healthspans and brainspans match our lifespans?
• How do we feel about all of the “longevity inequality” that currently exists?
• Will super-longevity be purchasable on the open or black market?
• How will we spend our “longevity bonus” years and what will be the new purpose of elderhood?

Conclusion:

This visionary keynote will inspire and motivate attendees to activate medical, social, business, policy and/or technology strategies to contribute to a far-improved healthcare system. Read Less ^

Retirement isn’t what it used to be—and it never will be again.  Read More >

Driven by increased longevity, financial uncertainty, and generational shifts in values and expectations, the entire concept of retirement is being redefined. For financial professionals, this transformation presents both a challenge and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead. 

In this eye-opening keynote, Maddy Dychtwald—national bestselling author and co-founder of Age Wave—reveals the latest insights from cutting-edge research on how retirement is changing: its timing, funding, and purpose. With an emphasis on practical application and strategic foresight, Maddy shows how forward-thinking financial professionals can build deeper trust, deliver greater value, and help clients navigate this new chapter with confidence. 

What Your Audience Will Learn:

• Why financial peace of mind has overtaken wealth accumulation as the #1 retirement priority—and how to help clients achieve it
• What’s keeping pre-retirees and retirees up at night—and how to turn anxiety into action
• How generational generosity is reshaping family wealth planning and creating hidden risks – and how to avoid them
• Why caregiving is a growing financial disruptor—and how to prepare clients for it
• The untapped power of purpose in retirement—and how to integrate it into planning conversations

The Bottom Line: 

Retirement is no longer a wind-down—it’s a reinvention.  
Financial professionals who grasp the new rules will deepen relationships, future-proof their value, stand out in a competitive landscape, and recharge their business. Those who don’t could be left behind.   Read Less ^

Retirement is morphing faster than you can imagine, and today’s pre-retirees and retirees are seeking answers to ensure financial security in a new, longer, more dynamic chapter of retirement. This presentation draws on Ken Dychtwald’s 50 years as one of the world’s foremost visionaries on aging and longevity as well as Age Wave’s most recent cutting-edge research spanning five generations of adults to explore the most pressing questions in retirement planning today. The forces shaping today’s retirement planning will be explored, along with key strategies for financial professionals to demonstrate greater empathy and provide targeted solutions that safeguard a well-lived retirement in uncertain times.  Read More >

Topics to be covered include:

• What are the greatest worries for pre-retirees and retirees in achieving a financially secure retirement, and what steps are necessary to ensure financial peace of mind
• What are the “generational generosity” warning signs and how can well-intentioned people avoid jeopardizing their future financial security risk
• How women’s rising longevity coupled with their growing financial power is dramatically transforming retirement planning. What new strategies and tactics can financial professionals take to respond to women’s unique needs.
• How the growing demands of caregiving could impact retirement planning. What guidance can financial professionals offer their clients to minimize financial risks  
• How financial professionals can best manage the greatest generational hand-off in history and guide clients to leave their legacy

Conclusion:This content rich and action-packed presentation will inspire and motivate financial professionals on ways to create lasting relationships with clients and their families to ensure financial peace of mind for them while increasing shareholder value for their companies. Read Less ^

The 50+ market is the next big thing—and most brands are still missing it.  Read More >

Forget the outdated stereotypes. Today’s 50+ population isn’t slowing down—they’re living longer, thinking younger, controlling more than 70% of all U.S. personal wealth, and spending more boldly than ever before. Especially women, who control the lion’s share of household wealth and influence. 

Yet most businesses are still chasing youth, ignoring the fastest-growing, most financially powerful consumer segment in the country. 

In this high-energy, insight-rich keynote, Maddy Dychtwald—bestselling author of Ageless Aging and co-founder of Age Wave—unveils why the longevity revolution is a game-changer for businesses you can’t afford to ignore. Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world successful brand strategies, Maddy will shift your lens—and inspire new strategies. 

What your audience will walk away with:

• The shifting consumer behaviors and values redefining aging—and why it matters to every industry
• Why women 50+ are the most influential—and overlooked—trendsetters in today’s marketplace
• What longer lives mean for loyalty, brand strategy, and customer experience
• Cautionary tales and smart moves from brands already engaging this powerful demo
• Clear, actionable, data-driven strategies to future-proof your growth  

The Bottom line: 
This isn’t just a niche. It’s a wide-open, multi-trillion-dollar opportunity—and the brands that serve its needs and dreams will win big.  Read Less ^

Ironically, history’s greatest accomplishment – increasing longevity – could become civilization’s biggest challenge. Without fresh thinking and innovative new solutions, the ensuing age wave could cause: a misalignment of many aspects of society from pensions to playgrounds; pandemics of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s; and a gerontocracy that is already sparking political age wars. Read More >

In this visionary new presentation, Age Wave Founder and CEO Ken Dychtwald PhD draws on his 50 years of leadership in the aging and longevity fields to describe the five “grand challenges” needed to avert these potential tragedies and by so doing match our healthspans and brainspans to our lifespans, safeguard financial security for all generations, eliminate ageism while activating a flourishing longevity marketplace, and provide a 21st-century purpose for modern elders.”

Ken will also highlight decades of proprietary Age Wave research and insights to explore some of the most urgent questions facing businesses, governments, families and individuals today, while offering a sweeping blueprint for the revolutionary changes that are needed in the coming years

Conclusion:

Ken Dychtwald’s bold look into the future stimulates innovation and transformative change to meet the needs today’s older adults as well as generations to come. Read Less ^