OPTIMIZE 2023

OPTIMIZE 

SEPTEMBER 27 - 28, 2023

THE PREMIER CONFERENCE ON AGING

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VENUE

LOUISVILLE, KY

KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER

Taking place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY, USA, OPTIMIZE is the premier conference for attendees in the aging innovation space. You will hear from industry leaders embracing new models of care, find partners with proven solutions and see new opportunities unfolding across the continuum of care. The highly curated combination of panels with forward-leaning industry players, proven solution spotlights, exclusive networking opportunities and an unmatched showcase of cutting-edge exhibitors from around the world makes OPTIMIZE a high-value and (tr)action-packed event that can’t be missed!

LODGING

Who We Are
LOUISVILLE, KY

The Galt House Hotel

Traveling to OPTIMIZE and need hotel accommodations? Don’t miss out on our special discounted room rate at the Galt House Hotel, just a short walk from conference headquarters.

SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS

William altman

Strategic advisor,
CEOc Chairman's Circle

Tawana Brain

CEO,
TBAIN & Co.

Mel Barsky

Director, business development 
Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

Karen Brown

Chapter Ambassador,
AGING2.0 DENVER Chapter

Larry bENZ

executive chairman & Founder,
confluent health

Justin Busby

Senior Principal,
Mercer

Avanlee Christine

Founder & CEO, 
AVanlee Care

Dave CHristopher, SR.

Founder & Executive Director, 
Amped

GERARD COLMAN, PH.D.

CEO,
BAPtist Health

Rep. James Comer

Congressman, 
u.s house of representatives

Chip Conley

Founder,
Modern elder academy

David cook

PRESIDENT & CEO,
HOSPARUS HEALTH

HEIDI CULBERTSON

Founder,
Agetech Stealth

SARAH DAVASHER-WISDOM

President & Ceo,
Greater louisville inc.

Darren De Gennaro

SVP | MAnaging DIrector & CEntral Region Leader, PNC

Tim driver

Founder & CEO,
Age friendly ventures

DENIS FLEMING

VP OF Government relations,
LHC Group

Rep. Ken Fleming

Congressman,
KY House of representatives

Mary Furlong

CEO,
Mary Furlong & Associates

TODD HAI

DIRECTOR,
NIA OFFICE OF STRATEGIC EXTRAMURAL PROGRAMS

MARY HAYNES

President & CEO,
Nazareth Home

Dr. Bria Henson

Executive Director,
Health Career Lab Powered by CEOc

Chris Hillier

CEO & Founder,
Angry Health

LARRY HORN

Executive Director,
AMplify

Nat Irvin

Assistant Dean, University of louisville College of business

Rob Jay

PResident & CEO,
ScionHealth

Ryan Jang

Principal,
Primetime Partners

Adria Johnson

President & CEO,
Metro United Way

RENEE KING

Founder & CEO,
Fund Black Founders

TODD KIZIMINSKI

VP of Talent Acquisition,
Trilogy Health Services

ERIC KIHLSTORM

CHAIRMAN & CEO,
Centaur

Cliff Maesaka

Former PRESIDENT & CEO,
Delta Dental

DELANOR MANSON

CEO,
Kentucky Nurses Association

David moss

CEO & Co-Founder,
Care Daily

Lisa Nalley

Chief of Staff & SVP, Human Resources,
BrightSpring Health Services

BROOKS NEWMAN

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer,
Confluent Health

Sec. Jeff Noel

Secretary, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Arletty Pinel

Founder & CEO,
Genos

Tomas Posker

CEO,
Oscar Senior

Jenny Poth

Vice PResident,
Ziegler

Josh Proffitt

President & CEO,
LHC Group

Lyndon Pryor

Interem PResident & CEO,
Louisville Urban League

Raheel Retiwalla

Chief Strategy Officer,
Productive Edge

Rick Remmers

Senior advisor,
Castellan

Sheri Rose

Co-Founder & CEO,
Thrive Center

Jon Rousseau

PRESIDENT & CEO,
BrightSpring Health Services

AMy Scott

Vice PResident, REvenue Development, Sheltowee Network

Dr. Val Slayton

Regional VP Health Services, Humana Midwest Division, Senior Products

Sean Smith

Co-Founder & Entrepreneur Advisor,
Castellan

KARL ULFERS

Co-Founder & CEO,
Duos

David Vulcano

President,
Music City Angels

ANGEL WESTERMAN

 MAnaging Director,
Aging2.0

KENNAN WETHINGTON

President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Kentucky Commercial Business

Arnold Whitman

Executive Chairman,
Formation Capital

Marcus Whitney

Founder and General Partner,
Jumpstart capital

Josh Williams

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives,
ceoc

KEni Winchester

Director of Strategy and Community Engagement, HUmana

William yarmuth

Former Ceo,
Almost Family

Tammy York Day

PRESIDENT & CEO,
CEOc and Aging2.0 

Max Zamkow

Managing Partner,
Third Act Ventures 

DR. AJMAL ZEMMAR

Neurosurgeon,
UofL Health
Get to know the six Global Innovation Search (GIS) finalists who will present at the CareTech Pitch competition at this year's OPTIMIZE. At least one finalist will win the opportunity to participate in a paid pilot program and receive potential investment from the CEOC Aging Innovation Fund!

Contact

Louisville, Kentucky
Email: info@aging2.com.
Phone: Toll free: (888) 715-2388

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