•Day 1•
The Future of Active Longevity
Focus: global vision, demographic trends, the economics of longevity and the phenomenon of Nearetiring.
- Keynote: The demographic revolution of the 21st century: live longer, live better.
- Panel: Longevity as a new global economic engine.
Geriatronic & Smart Homes
Focus: Integration of technology, robotics and home automation into the home to promote independence.
- Conference: Robots, sensors and smart homes: the invisible assistant.
- Panel: Age-friendly architectural and urban design.
Telehealth & Digital Wellness
Focus: connected health, digital wellness, and preventive medicine at home.
- Conference: Telemedicine as a pillar of Aging in Place.
- Panel: Digital Wellness: From Wearables to Remote Comprehensive Care.
9:00 | From North to New Frontiers
Translating U.S. Senior Living Trends into Mexico & Central America's Next-Gen Communities
The senior living industry in Mexico and Central America is on the brink of a major transformation. With shifting demographics, increasing life expectancy, and a rising demand for quality living options, the potential for innovation and expansion is immense.
Siobhan Farvardin, AIA, LEED AP
Architect, Partner and Global Practice Director for Senior Living at HKS Architects and Designers
Internationally recognized architect leading HKS’s global Senior Living practice, one of the top-ranked studios in the industry (Building Design + Construction Top 10, 2024). With over 25 years of experience, she drives innovative, technology-enabled environments that enhance aging and well-being. Design Champion 2023 by Environments for Aging.
Jim Biggs
Co-founder of Momentum Senior Living in USA and Honghui Senior Living in China
Over 37 years experience in the development and management of senior housing and continuing care retirement communities both in the USA and international including 6 full time years in China. Co-founder of Momentum Senior Living in USA and Honghui Senior Living in China. Primary focus now is business development for Momentum Senior Living and working with USC to develop student to senior housing workforce pipelines.
Melissa Orth
Distinguished executive with 40 years of experience directing strategy, operational excellence and financial stewardship across the non-profit, senior services, and education sectors. From 2017 to 2025, she served as President and CEO of The Legacy Senior Communities, a Dallas faith-based organization consisting of two upscale continuing care retirement communities, a comprehensive home and community-based services company offering hospice, home health, and personal assistance services, and a foundation providing resident financial assistance.
Gaby Espinosa, AIA, NCARB
Senior Living Project Designer at HKS Architects and Designers
Architect with over nine years of experience focused on Senior Living design. Her work centers on shaping and designing environments that support how aging adults live, connect, and age with dignity, starting from the earliest planning stages through built projects. Her interest in senior living began during a formative year volunteering with underserved senior communities in Cancún, Mexico. That experience continues to shape her people-first approach to design, grounded in empathy cultural awareness, and real human needs.
•Day 2•
Daycare & Homecare
Focus: Provision of immediate care and operational services.
- Conference: The future of care: between home, community and day center.
- Panel: Daycare & Homecare in Latin America: opportunities and challenges.
Economics and Business Models of Longevity
Focus: investment, financing, insurance and new associated industrie.
- Conference: The Silver Economy: A Trillion Market
- Panel: Investment funds, real estate and new opportunities.
Humanism and Community
Focus: combating loneliness, promoting inclusion, and redesigning the sense of community.
- Conference: Unwanted loneliness: the greatest public health risk of the future.
- Panel: Community networks, 50+ Clubs and new forms of digital socialization.
CIAMAR Manifesto 2026
Presentation: Latin American Manifesto of Aging in Place.
