Living to 100 Symposium to Focus on Social, Economic and Health Implications of Living Longer

Physicians, Scientists and Actuaries Gather to Share Insights on Longevity and Life Expectancy

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) and more than 40 sponsoring and participating organizations from around the world:

What:    The Living to 100 Symposium is a global gathering of actuaries, demographers, physicians, academics, gerontologists, economists, financial planners, researchers and other professionals to discuss the implications and challenges of living longer.

When:   January 8-10, 2014

Where:  Walt Disney World Swan Resort
1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Why:      The fifth triennial Living to 100 Symposium brings together thought leaders to discuss the latest theories, research and implications on increased longevity and quality of life. Sessions will cover the drivers of longevity, genetics, the aging workforce and how retirement systems have adapted to longer life. Sessions will also cover the connection of marriage and mortality, business solutions to address the aging society, socioeconomic issues and social insurance.

Featured symposium speakers include James Vaupel, Ph.D. of Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Dr. Nir Barzilai of the Institute for Aging Research and Glenn Center for the Biology of Human Aging, and Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

For more information about the Living to 100 Symposium visit http://livingto100.soa.org.

Media interested in attending the symposium can register for a press pass by contacting [email protected].

About the Society of Actuaries
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is an educational, research and professional organization dedicated to serving the public, its members and its candidates. The SOA's mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal problems. The SOA's vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk. Visit http://www.soa.org.

Contact:
Pat Gould
847.706.3615
[email protected]

SOURCE Society of Actuaries

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