Speaking & Media

Future-Proof Your Organization in an Era of 100-Year Lives
The way we work, learn, and retire is being redefined. Are you ready?

Simon Chan is a sought-after strategic advisor and keynote speaker who helps organizations turn longevity into a competitive advantage. With deep expertise in workforce strategy, financial services, and higher education, Simon translates cutting-edge insights from the Stanford Center on Longevity, Yale School of Management, and the world’s leading longevity thinkers into actionable strategies that drive real impact.

Speaking Topics

Whether speaking to corporate executives, industry conferences, or leadership retreats, Simon challenges conventional thinking, inspires bold action, and equips organizations to thrive in a multigenerational society. His insights are powered by a global network of top longevity experts and grassroots innovators leading the longevity movement.

The Multigenerational Moment: How Longevity is Reshaping Work, Education & Retirement
Reframing Retirement: A New Vision for the 100-Year Life
The Future of Higher Education: Learning for a Multigenerational Future

Our Point of View

Find out more about our vision for a longevity-ready society.

Modern Elder Academy | Reframing Retirement (Online)
Stanford Center on Longevity | Century Summit Conference at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Yale School of Management | Experienced Leaders Initiative Kickoff at Yale University, New Haven, CT
Campus Compact | Compact 25 National Conference in Atlanta, GA
Canadian Life Insurance EDI Standards | 2025 Seminar: Mission Possible in Toronto, ON
International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans | Canadian Public Sector Pension and Benefits Conference in Montreal, QC
International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists | 44th Annual ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium in Minneapolis, MN
International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans | 58th Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference in San Diego, CA
International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans | 71th Annual US Employee Benefits Conference in Honolulu, HI

Longevity Is The Leadership Blind Spot You Can No Longer Ignore | Forbes Magazine
Empowering Modern Retirement Solutions for the 100-Year Life | Celine Chiovitti & Simon Chan - IFEBP Plans & Trust Magazine
Rethinking Work Through Longevity with Simon Chan | Leadership Now - Don Pontefract webinar
Redefining Retirement - How to Thrive in the Era of Longevity | Mission Wealth INSPIREDtalk webinar
Ep 202 Embracing The Longevity Revolution's Impact on Society and Business | Midlife Fulfilled podcast
Enrolment Cliff, Meet Longevity Boom | Inside Higher Ed
Reinventing Retirement in an Age of Longevity | ISCEBS Benefits Quarterly
Longevity Lifestyle by Design | Book by Mike Drak & Friends (including Simon Chan)
Adapting with Intent | Waterloo Magazine - Spring 2024, University of Waterloo
Simon Chan (MBA ’01) is changing the way we think about retirement | Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Designing a Purpose-Driven Retirement | The Future-Ready Advisor Podcast
Harnessing the power of intergenerational collaboration for social good: A framework | Cooperative & Experiential Education, University of Waterloo
Episode 85: Has the Line Between Work and Retirement Been Forever Blurred? | Work & The Future with Linda Nazareth
Applying innovative programming to those at different career stages | Waterloo News, University of Waterloo
Midlife Transition Programs Come of Age. Here's How to Make Them Better. | CoGenerate
Creating two-way learning opportunities for students and employers | Waterloo News, University of Waterloo
The Future of Retirement: Longevity Lifestyle by Design | Benefits & Pensions Monitor
Is it time to change how we look at retirement? | Waterloo Region Record