Co-Founder and President of Age Wave, business advisor and thought leader on how population aging and increasing longevity.
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Maddy broadens the longevity conversation: how to navigate ageism, rewrite our own attitudes about getting older, and purpose, foster connection, and manage your fnances throughout a longer lifespan.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP
Author, Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better
Maddy Dychtwald is a national bestselling author, internationally recognized longevity expert, and Co-Founder and President of Age Wave, the world's leading authority on the social, lifestyle, and economic implications of longer lives. For decades, she has helped organizations, leaders, and individuals understand how the longevity revolution is reshaping every aspect of society. Her engaging keynotes combine groundbreaking research, practical strategies, and inspiring stories that prepare audiences for the opportunities of living longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives.
We are living through one of the most significant demographic shifts in history. People are living longer than ever before, creating profound changes for businesses, healthcare, financial planning, retirement, families, and society as a whole. Maddy Dychtwald has spent decades helping organizations and individuals understand these changes and turn them into opportunities.
As Co-Founder and President of Age Wave, Maddy leads one of the world's foremost organizations dedicated to understanding the impact of longevity. Through pioneering research and strategic partnerships with almost half of the Fortune 500, she has advised organizations across healthcare, medical technology, financial services, insurance, and consumer products on preparing for a longer-lived future.
Her presentations combine scientific research with practical insights that audiences can immediately apply, making complex demographic and societal trends both engaging and relevant.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the world's Top 50 Female Futurists, Maddy has become one of the leading voices on aging, longevity, wellness, and healthy living.
She is the author of four books, including the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan, which is being published in 12 languages. She is also the author of the award-winning Influence: How Women's Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better.
Her work explores how advances in science, medicine, technology, and changing lifestyles are redefining what it means to age. Rather than viewing longevity as a challenge alone, Maddy demonstrates how longer lives create new possibilities for individuals, organizations, and society.
Her keynote presentations provide audiences with practical strategies to improve:
She helps audiences understand what they can do today to create healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling futures.
Women are at the center of the longevity revolution, and Maddy has dedicated much of her career to understanding their unique opportunities and challenges.
She has led landmark research initiatives including Women, Money and Power (sponsored by Allianz) and Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In addition, she has contributed to more than 25 global thought leadership studies exploring longevity, retirement, healthy aging, caregiving, financial wellbeing, purpose, wellness, leisure, and social connection. Together, these studies have generated more than twenty billion media impressions and helped shape conversations around aging worldwide.
Her insights help organizations better understand changing consumer expectations while empowering individuals, particularly women, to prepare confidently for longer, healthier lives.
Maddy's expertise is sought after by business leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, financial institutions, and organizations navigating demographic change.
As a member of The Wall Street Journal Expert Panel, her perspectives on leadership, longevity, and wealth management have consistently ranked among the publication's most-read contributions. Her work has also been featured by Forbes, Fortune, Time, Newsweek, CNBC, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times, further establishing her as one of the leading voices on the future of aging.
Every presentation is tailored to the audience and combines research, practical strategies, and inspiring real-world examples. Popular keynote topics include:
Beyond her professional work, Maddy is a co-founder of the non-profit Women Against Alzheimer's, previously served on the board of the BrightFocus Foundation, and is a lead partner in Portfolia's Active Aging and Longevity 2 Fund.
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Maddy broadens the longevity conversation: how to navigate ageism, rewrite our own attitudes about getting older, and purpose, foster connection, and manage your fnances throughout a longer lifespan.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP Author, Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better
Maddy Dychtwald
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Maddy delivers powerful insights and opportunities into the infuential and lucrative women’s 50 market.
Stephanie Fischer President and CEO, Global Retail Marketing Association
Maddy Dychtwald
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Maddy nailed it! Maddy tailored her presentation to prioritize our key messaging points She seamlessly combined bold slides, informative graphs, engaging videos and personal stories in a timely, passionate and empowering manner. Our leaders were engaged and enthusiastic; her presentation was the perfect kick-off for our annual meeting
Cary Maslow Vice President of Operations, Vi
Maddy Dychtwald
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Your presentation was perfect! Your stories, insights and data painted a comprehensive picture of women and money in a very compelling way.
Don Blandin Investor Protection Trust
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Your wonderful presentation was timely, informative, entertaining and highly relevant to our audience!
David R. Smith Financial Advisor Magazine
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Maddy was exceptional! She combines research driven data with poignant stories, humor and multi-media that bring the data alive for the audience!
Sioban Lane Aristocrat Technologies
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Maddy was very much the keynote we like to work with —one who will learn more about our target audience. Over 90 percent of the audience told us they appreciated her knowledge of the industry in both the US and in Canada. We would recommend her to other organizations who are considering hiring her – she was definitely keynote material
Jennifer Hughey Conferences, Financial Services Group, Rogers Media Inc., Publishing
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Maddy Dychtwald did an outstanding presentation. The program was very informative and was delivered in a powerful manner. Her insight and knowledge of the financial services industry provides a perfect ending to motivate the audience in taking advantage of the wonderful market opportunities.
Gordon J. Sprague AIM Distribution
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Amazing!!! I wasn't expecting anything less! Clients loved her presentation!!!
Robin Plywaczewski Cognizant Technology Solutions
Maddy Dychtwald
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Maddy’s presentation was thought-provoking on many levels. Many speakers referred to the information you presented in a very positive way about how we need to think about our customers and products given the powerful change in demographics.
Kate Preston St. Paul Travelers
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There was so much buzz about your speech — you touched just the right cord. You left the attendees with some provocative things to think about — men and women alike.
Diana Ruddick MassMutual
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Maddy’s presentation was great! The topics resonated with our members and were very timely. The presentation was particularly engaging and the members and made them think about things in a different way about themselves and their families
Karen Downer-Doyle U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
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Maddy gave more than a presentation. She offered an exceptional degree of intellect, passion and knowledge that was both empowering and contagious. Through various channels and methods, including PowerPoint, video clips, statistics, personal stories and genuine conversation, Maddy truly engaged our female leaders. It is clear that Maddy not only understands the political, business and socioeconomic factors that shape the world for women today, but she has a firm grasp of how those trends will evolve and impact our world in the future - and is ahead of the curve in recognizing them.
Joan Walker Corporate Relations, Allstate Insurance Company
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Maddy was terrific! The material was on target, extremely relevant and timely, and of vital importance to our membership. She took the steps necessary to learn as much as possible about our audience and their needs. That’s the kind of effort that guarantees the unbelievably positive response we received.
Douglas E. Raymond Retail Advertising & Marketing Association
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Maddy Dychtwald was a big hit with our clients. She provided many thought-provoking and interesting examples of enriching our “retirement” years. She really knows her subject and her passion shows through
John Merrill Tanglewood Total Wealth Management
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Maddy was fantastic. Her personal, interactive, and multi-media presentation style was an excellent role model for all speakers in this edu-tainment age. Her presentation injected new, powerful and provocative marketing paradigms into our business and inspired us greatly in our innovation drive
Nira Jang Coca-Cola USA
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Keynote by Maddy Dychtwald:
In a world where we’re living and working longer than ever before, personal well-being isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategic advantage. In this inspiring, science-backed keynote, Maddy Dychtwald, national bestselling author of Ageless Aging (Mayo Clinic Press) and co-founder of Age Wave, reveals how increasing healthspan (how long we live healthy) and brainspan (how long we stay mentally sharp) can unlock greater well-being, resilience, focus, and fulfillment and even performance at every life stage.
Drawing on proprietary research and nearly 100 interviews with cutting-edge experts in longevity, neuroscience, and lifestyle medicine, Maddy shares a practical blueprint for living with more energy, clarity, and purpose, at work and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
Keynote by Maddy Dychtwald:
Retirement isn’t what it used to be and it never will be again.
Driven by increased longevity, financial uncertainty, and generational shifts in values and expectations, the entire concept of retirement is being redefined. For financial professionals, this transformation presents both a challenge and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead.
In this eye-opening keynote, Maddy Dychtwald, reveals the latest insights from cutting-edge research on how retirement is changing: its timing, funding, and purpose. With an emphasis on practical application and strategic foresight, Maddy shows how forward-thinking financial professionals can build deeper trust, deliver greater value, and help clients navigate this new chapter with confidence.
What Your Audience Will Learn:
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The 50+ market is the next big think and most brands are still missing it.
Forget the outdated stereotypes. Today’s 50+ population isn’t slowing down—they’re living longer, thinking younger, controlling more than 70% of all U.S. personal wealth, and spending more boldly than ever before. Especially women, who control the lion’s share of household wealth and influence.
Yet most businesses are still chasing youth, ignoring the fastest-growing, most financially powerful consumer segment in the country.
In this high-energy, insight-rich keynote, Maddy Dychtwald, unveils why the longevity revolution is a game-changer for businesses you can’t afford to ignore. Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world successful brand strategies, Maddy will shift your lens and inspire new strategies.
What your audience will walk away with:
