Harnessing the new longevity - Carl Honoré

Drawing on the latest research and case studies, Carl shows how your company can channel the longevity revolution to win the race to the top.

Summary

Drawing on stories and research from across the world, I show how to thrive in a fast world – by slowing down.

 

Who is it for?

Credentials

  • Accenture
  • Microsoft Barclays
  • SkyTV
  • ESPN
  • Mayer Brown
  • Young Presidents’ Organization
  • Norton Rose
  • KPMG
  • Aviva. Reuters
  • Volvo
  • Crowne Plaza Hotels
  • Calgary Teachers Convention.
 

Media Quotes:

  • “The world’s leading evangelist for what has become known as the Slow Movement.” – CBC RADIO
  • “An in-demand spokesman on slowness.” – WALL STREET JOURNAL
  • “One of the most thought-provoking essayists of our time.” – BBC RADIO 4
  • Premio Azul Zero (prize for my work promoting a better world in Spanish)
  • Under Pressure (my book on parenting and education) was shortlisted for the Writers’ Trust Award for Non-Fiction, Canada’s largest literary prize

Activity overview

We are living through a historic shift: for the first time in human history, the old outnumber the young. But this isn't a crisis—it’s a massive, untapped opportunity. Drawing on the latest research and global case studies, Carl Honoré shows how your company can channel this longevity revolution to win the race to the top.

In this session, Carl moves beyond the "silver tsunami" clichés to reveal how age diversity serves as a secret weapon for innovation and resilience. He provides a roadmap for leaders to rethink talent, culture, and productivity in a world where living and working longer is the new norm.

Agenda

Drawing on the latest research and case studies, Carl demonstrates how your company can channel the longevity revolution to win the race to the top. This deep dive explores how to leverage age diversity to drive creativity, solve complex problems, and outpace the competition in a rapidly aging world.

Slow as a Superpower
A deep dive into why “slow” is a competitive advantage for our most important pillars: Health, Work, and Children/Family Life

A Call to Arms
The session concludes with a poignant and funny personal ending designed to inspire action. This is a “call to arms” for participants to push back against the cult of speed, tailored specifically to the unique needs and goals of the audience.

Locations available

Anywhere in person or virtual

Length of session

50-60 minutes keynote + Q&A

Max capacity

Unlimited

Cost