Innovating Longevity: Building the Future of Aging through Collaboration

By 2034, older adults will outnumber children in the United States for the first time in history. This demographic milestone, known as the Journey to 2034, will redefine how every industry designs products, services, and experiences. Yet, few organizations are truly prepared.

Innovating Longevity, hosted by Project Healthcare at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, brings together leaders across healthcare, technology, and the aging space to explore how we can rethink innovation for an aging population. The goal is for every attendee to leave inspired to make longevity part of their company’s story, strategy, and purpose.

Format: Engaging, conversational panel discussion
Length: 45 minutes (30–35 minutes discussion plus 10–15 minutes Q&A)
Networking: 8:00–8:15 AM pre-event networking, with additional time afterward
Attendance: Capped at 150 participants to encourage dialogue and connection

Amy LaGrant
Founder, Amy LaGrant Strategy and Co-Director, AgeInnovate
Amy LaGrant is a nationally recognized gerontologist and thought leader in longevity innovation. Through her work at AgeInnovate, she partners with senior living organizations, startups, and enterprises to reimagine aging as a privilege and an opportunity.

• The Journey to 2034: Why this demographic shift demands new thinking across every sector
• Innovation in Aging: Emerging trends in AgeTech and healthcare, and how to design for longevity with purpose
• From Insight to Impact: Real-world lessons on scaling what works
• A Call to Action: How any organization can align its mission and storytelling with the future of aging

About AgeInnovate
AgeInnovate is a Nashville-based initiative working to position Tennessee as a national hub for innovation in aging. Co-founded by Amy LaGrant and Caroline McGowan, the organization is taking action to advance solutions that improve the experience of aging and build a cross-sector AgeTech ecosystem in Tennessee. Through events, research, and partnerships, AgeInnovate fosters collaboration rooted in Nashville’s healthcare and entrepreneurial strength.

About Project Healthcare
Project Healthcare is the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s industry-focused program designed to accelerate innovation in healthcare. It connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners across the healthcare ecosystem, helping startups validate ideas, build traction, and scale solutions that improve lives. Since its founding, Project Healthcare has supported hundreds of healthcare ventures, leveraging Nashville’s unique concentration of healthcare leadership to drive collaboration, commercialization, and meaningful industry impact.

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