AgeTech: Redefining the Future of Aging
The conversation around aging is changing fast. What was once framed as a challenge is now becoming one of healthcare’s most dynamic opportunities. At the heart of this shift is AgeTech — a rapidly growing ecosystem of companies, technologies, and ideas dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, and more connected lives.
Today, innovators, investors, and health leaders recognize aging as a frontier worth building for. Consequently, the infrastructure around AgeTech is expanding at a pace that few industries can match. Furthermore, the momentum is drawing global attention from the healthcare and technology sectors alike.
HLTH and AARP Join Forces
A Powerful New Collaboration Takes Shape
HLTH and The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP have officially announced a landmark partnership. Together, they aim to create a sustained, high-impact platform for the startups and leaders redefining what it means to age in the 21st century.
This collaboration brings together two formidable forces. AARP contributes deep expertise in longevity and an expansive community reach. HLTH, meanwhile, provides a global stage for healthcare innovation. Their combined goal is straightforward yet ambitious: accelerate the growth and visibility of AgeTech solutions at scale.
The AgeTech Collaborative already includes nearly 700 companies. These span industries from healthcare and caregiving to fintech and social connection. Together with HLTH, this ecosystem gains greater visibility, access, and opportunity to reach the markets that need these innovations most.
A $96 Trillion Opportunity
Why the Scale of AgeTech Demands Collaboration
Unlocking the full potential of the $96 trillion global AgeTech economy requires a different approach. It cannot happen in silos. Instead, it demands active collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and institutions. Moreover, it needs a stage large enough to bring all those players into the same room.
Andy Miller, Senior Vice President of Innovation & Product Development at AARP, captures this vision clearly: technology holds the power to transform aging — not merely by adding years to life, but by adding life to those years. This collaboration creates exactly the kind of platform that can make that transformation real.
Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, echoes the urgency: longevity is one of the most consequential and exciting frontiers in healthcare today. By centering AgeTech in the conversation, HLTH ensures these companies have the connections and capital they need to drive meaningful change.
Innovation Comes to Life at HLTH 2026
Startups Showcasing Solutions Across Key Areas
At HLTH 2026, the AgeTech Collaborative will present a curated group of pioneering startups. Attendees will gain a tangible look at how innovation is actively reshaping aging across several critical domains:
- Health monitoring and proactive care — tools that detect risk before illness strikes
- Caregiving support and infrastructure — platforms that ease the burden on families and caregivers
- Financial wellness and longevity planning — solutions built for longer lives and shifting retirement realities
- Social connection and community building — technologies that combat isolation and foster belonging
More Than a Showcase
Beyond visibility, each featured company arrives backed by a purpose-built network. That network includes mentorship, clinical validation, and access to capital. Therefore, HLTH 2026 serves as more than a showcase — it functions as a matchmaking engine, connecting promising solutions with the investors, health systems, and strategic partners positioned to take them further.
Building a Long-Term Longevity Platform
Sustained Visibility for a Growing Sector
Both organizations view this as the beginning of a longer collaboration. Over time, HLTH and the AgeTech Collaborative plan to consistently spotlight and support the entrepreneurs building in this space. AgeTech will become embedded in the core HLTH experience, not just a one-time feature.
This sustained visibility matters significantly. While innovation in aging is clearly accelerating, stronger pathways to scale remain essential. Founders need repeated exposure. Investors need curated deal flow. Health systems need trusted partners. Accordingly, this platform is designed to address all three needs simultaneously.
What to Expect at HLTH USA 2026
An Immersive AgeTech Experience in Las Vegas
HLTH USA 2026 takes place November 15–18 at the Venetian Las Vegas. Attendees can expect a fully immersive AgeTech presence on the show floor. The AgeTech Collaborative pavilion will serve as a hub for discovery, conversation, and connection — featuring founders, investors, and industry leaders working at the forefront of longevity innovation.
The Future of Aging Is Being Built Now
As healthcare continues to evolve, one truth is becoming undeniable: the future of aging is not something to react to. It is something we are actively building. With the right collaboration, the right capital, and the right platforms, that future may arrive sooner than most expect.
The HLTH–AgeTech Collaborative partnership is a bold, deliberate step in that direction. Ultimately, it reflects a shared belief that aging well is not a niche concern — it is one of the most important healthcare challenges and opportunities of our time.
