2019 ATX Aging & Innovation Summit

DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2019TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.LOCATION: Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, TX 78759TICKETS: $95 (Lunch and parking included.) NOTE: We encourage older adults to attend this Summit to learn about innovation and ideas being developed with them in mind. Thanks to a generous sponsor, we have a limited number of $25 scholarship registrations available. Simply email info@austinup.org for a promo code.  In this, AustinUP's third annual Aging & Innovation Summit, we will explore themes of equity, diversity and intergenerational community engagement with a goal of expanding aging innovation in Austin. We welcome entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, city leaders, business leaders, nonprofits, older adults, caregivers and individuals interested in the aging conversation. AGENDA: 9:30 a.m.: Registration 10 a.m.: Opening Keynote Presentation: Our keynote speaker is Jewel Mullen, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A. She is the associate dean for health equity at Dell Medical School, as well as an associate professor in the school’s population health and internal medicine departments. She also serves as Director of Health Equity at Ascension Seton to help meet health equity goals across its system. Her presentation, titled, "Assuring Optimal Health for All Older Adults in Austin," will kick off our event.  10:45 – 11 a.m.: Break 11 a.m. Panel: “Welcome to Austin, Innovators” Dan Bullock, beloved Austin writer, speaker, leadership consultant and founder of The Mosey Project, will moderate a panel of representatives from aging-related businesses currently launching in Austin. The panel will discuss ways these newcomers are engaging with the community, working to improve the future of aging in Austin and ensuring equity/diversity as they launch their products/services. Panelists: Edward Arsenault, Executive Director, ReServe, Inc.; Jennifer Hammer, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Silvernest; and Austin Harkness, Executive Vice President of Operations, Honor.   12 noon: Lunch (eat, network and visit exhibitors) 1 – 1:45 p.m.: Breakout session (choose one of three tracks)  Innovation Track:“The Impact of Women Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space” Kerry Rupp, General Partner, True Wealth Ventures; Jean Anne Booth, CEO and Founder, UnaliWear; and Yael Katz, CEO, BrainCheck will talk about their experience supporting or starting a “silver tech” company as well as the larger impact of women in the industry.  Business Track:“Align Your Business Model with the Longevity Revolution.”  Joe Coughlin, head of the MIT AgeLab, notes that one-third of our adult lives (8,000 days) can be expected for those living beyond 65 years of age. How can people extend their health span so that these years are high quality and purposeful? How can businesses partner with individuals to help make the most of this longevity revolution? From housing to services to technology there are plenty of examples of what and what not to do. Ryan Frederick, Founder & CEO of SmartLiving360.com, an advisory and real estate development firm, will guide a discussion that gets to the kernel of what’s most important for consumers and businesses alike in this age of longevity.  Consumer Track:"Innovations in Emergency Preparedness for Those Aging in Place" Lisa Sepulveda, Community Services Program Manager, Austin-Travis County EMS, and Tina Tran, State Director, AARP, will review ideas and insight from both Austin and Houston perspectives.  2 – 2:45 p.m.: Breakout session (choose one of three tracks) Innovation Track: "Senior Housing: Breaking New Ground" Heather Potts, Mature Market Consultant, will moderate this panel of professionals pursuing innovative housing projects in Central Texas. They’ll discuss the vision, as well as the rewards and challenges of bringing these projects to fruition. Panelists: Rose M. Saenz, LVN, CALM, LNFA, MBA, President & Operations Specialist, RevealSol; Amy Sweet Fichter, Operating Partner, Tapestry San Marcos; and Julie Ferguson, CBA, LLC.  Business Track: "Survey Says...!" In the summer of 2019, the Aging Services Council, a collaboration of nonprofit, for-profit and governmental organizations serving older adults and their caregivers, completed a five-county needs assessment of individuals over age 60. This session will outline the results of the assessment and examine how the identified needs impact the Central Texas community. Panelists: Amy Temperley, Owner, Aging is Cool; Emmie Knox, Co-chair, Aging Services Council and Owner, Assisting Hands Home Care; and Vivian Daigler, Project Manager, NuStats  Consumer Track: “CBD FYI” In this presentation, Amanda Villarreal, Director of Development, Arthritis Foundation Central Texas, will share the latest information about the effectiveness and legality of CBD products, where and how to purchase, and future trends. 3 – 3:30 p.m.: Closing Session: The Austin City:One Challenge is a public-private collaboration aimed at crowdsourcing ideas that will transform transportation in and around the east side of Austin. Ford City Innovations and the City of Austin are engaging community members to collaborate on mobility solutions that would improve access to healthy living. Hannah Barron, Smart Mobility Community Engagement Manager, Austin Transportation Department | Smart Mobility and Katie Herbek, Regional Manager for City Solutions, Ford Motor Company will outline project goals and talk about why older adults are vital to project success. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Our keynote speaker is Jewel Mullen, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A. She is the associate dean for health equity at Dell Medical School, as well as an associate professor in the school’s population health and internal medicine departments. She also serves as Director of Health Equity at Ascension Seton to help meet health equity goals across its system. Her presentation, titled, "Assuring Optimal Health for All Older Adults in Austin," will kick off our event. Mullen is an internist, epidemiologist, public health leader, and the former principal deputy assistant secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Prior to her time at HHS, Mullen served for five years as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Her career has spanned clinical, research, teaching and administrative roles focused on improving the health of all people, especially those who are underserved. She is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in building effective community-based chronic disease prevention programs and for her commitment to improving individual and population health by strengthening coordination between community, public health and health care systems. During her tenure as Connecticut’s public health commissioner, Mullen served as president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and launched Living Longer Better, a national call to action promoting the health of older adults and their communities. She also has been a member of the Alzheimer’s Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Leadership Committee for the Healthy Brain Initiative. Watch this page for updates and more details! In the meantime, we invite individuals, businesses or organizations to become an ATX Aging & Innovation Summit sponsor and/or reserve an exhibit table. For more information, contact Teresa Sansone Ferguson (teresa@austinup.org, 512.963.3191).  Link to 2018 Summit recap.  Link to 2017 Summit recap. Summit host: Summit sponsors: Exhibitors: AGE of Central Texas, Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, Arthritis Foundation, Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Public Health (Age-friendly Austin), Bird, Capital City Village, CapTel Outreach, Creative Action, Dignity Memorial, E4 Youth, Oasis Senior Advisors Austin/Central Texas, Meals on Wheels Central Texas, The Pavilion at Great Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care, Power for Parkinson's and Theora Care