# Event Details - **Event Name**: Farnese Symposium on Aging - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The 2026 Farnese Symposium on Aging: Conversations on Technology, Accessibility, and AffordabilityAbout this EventThe 2026 Farnese Symposium invites you to join interactive conversations on technology, accessibility and affordability for seniors as they age in place -- whether living in urban, suburban, individual, or communal housing. Corporate support enables the Symposium to continue as a free half-day event for professionals and service providers who “touch the hands of seniors”. The Farnese Symposium has been exploring trends affecting how individuals age in place since 2006. Celebrating our 20th year, the tradition continues as the Symposium reboots its format with the addition of a curated exhibit space and the return of design sprints facilitated by Drexel Faculty and Students.The event seeks to foster dialogue that is both inclusive and actionable. By bridging academic insight, community expertise, and industry innovation, the Farnese Symposium positions itself as a collaborative space for envisioning a more accessible, equitable, and technologically-connected future for all.2026 Farnese Symposium Agenda8 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking (Bossone Lobby)9 a.m. Welcome (Mitchell Auditorium)● Joseph H. Jacovini, Chairman, Casa Farnese Board of Directors● Honorable Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.), President, Casa Farnese Board of Directors9:10 a.m. Keynote Address:Rose Ann DiMaria Ghalili, PhD, RN, FASPEN, FAAN, FGSAProfessor and Senior Associate Dean for ResearchInterim Associate Vice Provost for Research & Innovation9:30 a.m. Case Study: Conversations on Technology, Accessibility, andAffordability: The Technology Toolkit for Aging in PlaceModerator: D. S. Nicholas, PhD, NCIDQ, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, ASIDProfessor, Drexel University, Westphal CollegeDirector, , MDes, Drexel Design Research for Health LabPanelists:● Sharon Berger–Cilione, Vice President, Emerging Technology, Comcast● Ken Honeycutt, Samsung Director of Healthcare, Commercialization Samsung Electronics America● Norma B. Coe, PhD, Director of Research, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Co-Director of the Health Economics Data Analyst Pool (HEDAP), Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Professor, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine● Karen Lindgren, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Chief Clinical Officer, Bancroft● Jeff Rose, Director of Special Initiatives, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP● Laura Weinbaum, Chief Operating Officer, Administration Department, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging● Speaker TBD, Intuition Robotics/ElliQ10:30-10:45 a.m. Coffee Break (Bossone Lobby)10:45 a.m. Design Sprint / The Farnese 2.0 Technology Expo(Mitchell Auditorium and Bossone Lobby)A lively space to connect with organizations showcasing innovative technologies and services shaping the future of aging. By gathering varied stakeholders, the Expo aims to foster collaboration, increase awareness, and highlight innovations that support positive aging, and will feed into an interactive design sprint activity.Exploration Breakout Sessions led by Drexel Graduate Design students, professors, and expertsNoon: Plenary Talk:Samar Jha, Esq., Government Affairs Director, Livable Communities,Community, State & National Affairs, AARP12:20 p.m. Design Sprint SharebackModerator: Dr. Nicholas12:50 p.m. Closing Remarks1:00 p.m. Symposium ConcludesOur Mission: Honoring the legacy of philanthropist, educator and entrepreneur Andrew N. Farnese, the Symposium is a forum where experts on aging and providers of services to the aged in the Philadelphia Region can convene to discuss the issues of medicine, housing, community services, behavioral health challenges, health insurance, quality of life enrichment and technology. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/farnese-symposium-on-aging/100001988560623355 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Bossone Research Enterprise Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bossone Research Enterprise Center - **lat**: 39.9550937 - **long**: -75.18657329999999 - **full address**: Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3140 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Farnese Symposium on Aging - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/16ee6a9420c49e28fbdf4e8fcd1b31d1c98eeb6f90f639fb9966d2157488c3ce-rimg-w1024-h810-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778484554 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Farnese Symposium on Aging being held? - **A:** Farnese Symposium on Aging takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3140 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Farnese Symposium on Aging? - **A:** Farnese Symposium on Aging is organized by MS Design, Drexel University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Farnese Symposium on Aging is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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