Celebrating 20 Years
Symposium History
Since its inaugural gathering in 2006, The Farnese Symposium has brought together experts, service providers, researchers and community leaders to examine the issues, challenges and opportunities affecting older adults and the future of aging in Philadelphia.
2006
“Responding to the Challenges of Aging”
2008
Aging in Place: “Can We Meet the Challenge”
2010
Aging in Place: “Dealing with Mental Health Issues”
2012
Aging in Place: “Case Studies of the Legal and Ethical Challenges of Aging in Place”
2014
Aging in Place: “The Dream, The Reality & The Possibilities”
2016
Aging in Place: “What Is the Future?”
2024
Aging Place: Healthy Aging, AI Technology & Hope
2026
Conversations on Technology, Accessibility, and Affordability
2026 Symposium
Steering Committee
Laura Valenti
Chairperson & Advancement
Dr. D.S. Nicholas, PhD
Content Coordinator
Honorable Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.)
Committee Member
MaryPat Scorzetti
Event Coordinator
Jean Wang
EXPO Support
Vittoria Zaslavasky
EXPO Support
Maximillian Gruber
Student Member