Effective leaders understand that even small actions can drive significant change and help create cultures where people feel recognized, appreciated, and motivated. During the 2026 Annual Meeting, keynote speakers will challenge attendees to lead with greater purpose and compassion, sharing new perspectives on how empathy, resilience, and genuine connections can strengthen leadership effectiveness and influence.
On Monday, October 26, Ethan Mollick will offer practical guidance on how aging services leaders can thoughtfully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, support innovation, and address complex challenges while keeping people at the center of their work. Then, Emma Heming Willis, takes the stage on Tuesday, October 27, to share personal reflections on the caregiving journey and the profound impact compassionate support can have on families facing complex health challenges.
Co-Intelligence: Leading in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, create, and lead. Ethan Mollick offers a new way to think about AI—not simply as a technology, but as a collaborator that can expand human creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. As aging services organizations navigate increasing complexity and rising expectations, leaders will gain practical insights into how AI can enhance human capability while keeping people, purpose, and mission at the center.
Ethan Mollick is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania whose work focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. Author of the bestselling Co-Intelligence and the forthcoming Co-Existence: The Next Great Human Challenge, he is one of the world’s leading voices helping organizations understand how to thrive alongside AI.
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The Unexpected Journey: Caregiving, Courage, and the Future of Support
Drawing from her personal experience caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, Emma Heming Willis will reflect on the challenges families navigate and the essential role aging services professionals play along the way. In this deeply personally conversation, we will explore opportunities to strengthen understanding, communication, and partnership between families and the dedicated teams who support them.
Emma Heming Willis is an advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of Make Time Wellness, a platform focused on caregiver support and brain health awareness. Through her book The Unexpected Journey and public advocacy, she has become a leading voice for caregivers, encouraging greater understanding, resilience, and community support.


