​A deep-dive into AgeTech featuring research by Koru

​Join us for a 2-hour deep dive into the AgeTech landscape—where innovation meets the needs of an aging population. Featuring expert insights, market trends, and startup spotlights, we’ll examine the forces shaping this fast-growing sector and the opportunities for founders, investors, and operators. Whether you're building for the 60+ demographic or investing in solutions for healthier, longer lives, this session offers a clear view of where AgeTech is headed next.

​Our research partners at Koru have also presented an opportunity for future builders to innovate in the space, bringing about technology solutions and strategies that will serve millions globally.

​Agenda

• ​​​​1:00 - 1:20pm : Arrivals & Networking

• ​​​​1:20 - 1:50pm: Research presented by Mariam Ayyoob, Research & Strategic Design lead at Koru

• ​​1:50- 2:00pm: Peer Discussion

• ​​​​2:00 - 2:35pm: 3 x Startups Presentation in-line with trends discussed in the research

• ​​​2:35 - 3:00pm: Fireside chat

​Featured Speakers

​Mariam Ayyoob is a Research & Strategic Design lead at Koru, where she helps discover, build, and invest in new ventures through a human-centered design lens. With over 10 years of experience in digital innovation and customer experience, Mariam brings deep expertise in driving strategic transformation across industries including telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services. Her background spans both in-house and consulting roles, where she has led complex initiatives in product, operations, and marketing. Passionate about creating meaningful customer experiences and engaging cross-functional teams, Mariam specializes in service design, product strategy, and mixed-method research to uncover insights and define impactful solutions.

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​Phil Vlach, is the Founder of AgeTech Labs, an independent advisory firm helping innovators and senior living operators bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world care. He also leads AgeTech Toronto, a community advancing aging innovation, and heads technology at Schlegel Villages, one of Canada’s leading senior living organizations. Phil’s work focuses on scalable solutions that improve care delivery, empower frontline staff, and enhance resident experience. He brings a systems-thinking approach to aging and care, helping the sector adopt technologies that are both meaningful and practical.

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​More speakers to be announced. Stay tuned!

​Big Thanks to Our Research Partner

​​Research for this market overview will be presented by Koru

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