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Global Investments In Health: Investing in an Age-Friendly Economy
September 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a virtual event focused on investment strategies to address the social determinants of health affecting older people and their ability to participate in the economy.
Topics will include strategies for supporting healthy aging and developing age-friendly cities and places. Speakers will discuss place-based investment approaches, the importance of investment frameworks that support local leadership, and how an age-friendly population health approach strengthens the overall economy.
The event is the fourth in a series centered on ideas from around the world for place-based investments addressing the social determinants of health. The event will be of interest to leaders in the financial, government, nonprofit, and health sectors.
Audience
This event is open to the public.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:05 am ET
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Tony Davis, Director of Community Outreach and Health, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
10:05 – 10:25 am ET
Keynote
Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D., Clinical Professor of Global and Environmental Health, NYU School of Global Public Health
10:25 – 10:45 am ET
Panel Discussion
Thiago Herick de Sa, Technical Officer, Age-friendly Environments, World Health Organization
Sue Fielding, Director Inclusion, Department of Communities, Government of Western Australia
Julian Macrone, Community Development Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York (moderator)
10:45 – 11:25 am ET
Moderated Discussion and Audience Q&A
11:25 – 11:30 am ET
Closing Remarks
Julian Macrone, Community Development Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York