About

Joseph Coughlin: Founder and Director of MIT AgeLab | Author of The Longevity Economy | Speaker on Demographics, Innovation and the Future of Aging

Why Book Joseph Coughlin?

Joseph Coughlin helps organizations understand the opportunities and demands of longer lives. Founder and director of MIT AgeLab and author of The Longevity Economy, he examines how demographics, technology and changing expectations influence business and society.

His work encourages leaders to look beyond age-based stereotypes and consider what people need as they live, work and plan for longer futures. Joseph brings a research-informed perspective to product development, customer experience, retirement and services for an aging population.

Why Is Joseph Coughlin Right for Your Audience?

Joseph is a strong fit for financial services conferences, healthcare events, real estate forums and executive strategy meetings. Consider him when your audience needs to understand demographic change and design better experiences for customers across life stages.

Book Joseph when your audience needs to:

• Understand how longevity changes consumer needs
• Challenge assumptions about older customers
• Explore opportunities in services and product design
• Broaden conversations about retirement preparedness
• Consider the future of housing and communities
• Connect demographic trends with business strategy

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Clearer on how demographic change affects their sector
• More aware of the needs behind longevity-related markets
• Ready to question age-based customer assumptions
• Equipped with ideas for improving services and advice
• Prepared to discuss aging as an innovation opportunity

Keynote Programs

If Demography Is Destiny, What Is the Future of Real Estate?
Joseph explores how changing households, lifestyles and technology can reshape communities and housing. Ideal for real estate and civic audiences.

Retirement Education & Planning in Transition
Joseph addresses the changing context of retirement and the role of education and advice. Ideal for financial services and employee benefits audiences.

Innovation & the Future of Aging Services
Joseph examines how demographic change can create opportunities for service innovation. Ideal for healthcare, aging services and executive audiences.

Is Joseph Coughlin Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the demographic changes affecting your business and the opportunities you want to explore. We can help discuss the most relevant program, customization and Joseph’s availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.