#AgeBetter

Bracing for a New Age of Longevity

Mar 12, 2018

11:00am – 12:00pm CT

Kids born today have a 1/3 chance of celebrating their 100th birthday. With advancements in health, people will live longer and those extra years will be more vibrant and productive. But the growing number of older Americans is disruptive to current economies, and requires important societal adjustments — from the workplace and housing to health and technology. This panel looks at the good, bad and bewildering impact of a global population expected to include 2+ billion people aged 60+ by 2050.

[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Eillie Anzilotti
Eillie Anzilotti

Fast Company

photo of Joseph Coughlin
Joseph Coughlin

MIT AgeLab

photo of Ned David
Ned David

UNITY Biotechnology

photo of Laura Deming
Laura Deming

The Longevity Fund

Primary Access
Platinum Badge
Interactive Badge
Secondary Access
Music Badge
Film Badge
About
Format:
Type:
Track: