HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 7, 2015 – The UNC-TV network will broadcast a special program, titled “High Point University Presents a Conversation with Ken Dychtwald and Nido Qubein.” The program will air at 10 p.m. on Jan 15.
In this thought-provoking presentation, Dychtwald discusses aging populations, how they impact our economy, and the misconceptions in today’s society about the journey of growing older. As a gerontologist, psychologist, educator, lecturer, consultant, entrepreneur and foremost expert on aging-related issues, Dychtwald reveals why retirement isn’t what it used to be, and how businesses and markets can meet the needs of aging America.
Dychtwald is the founding president and CEO of Age Wave, a firm created to guide Fortune 500 companies and government groups in product/service development for boomers and mature adults. His explorations and innovative solutions have fertilized and catalyzed a broad spectrum of industry sectors—from vitamins and cookies to automotive design and retail merchandising to mutual funds and health insurance. During his career, Dychtwald has addressed more than two million people worldwide in his speeches to corporate, association, social service and government groups. His accurate predictions and ideas are regularly featured in leading print and electronic media worldwide.
Dychtwald has served as a fellow of the World Economic Forum, and he is the recipient of the American Society on Aging Award for outstanding national leadership in the field of aging. American Demographics Magazine honored him as the single most influential marketer to baby boomers over the past quarter century. His article in The Harvard Business Review, “It’s Time to Retire Retirement,” was awarded the prestigious McKinsey Award.
UNC-TV has presented a number of specials on HPU’s Cultural Enrichment Series. Past specials have included HPU’s entrepreneurship roundtable discussion with business leaders including Gov. Pat McCrory and racing CEO Richard Childress; as well as presentations with bestselling author and internationally renowned leadership expert John Maxwell; Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People; and Seth Godin, bestselling author, marketing pioneer and founder of Yoyodyne and Squidoo.