Speakers

Larry Ackerman is a leading authority on organizational and personal identity. He is the president and founder of The Identity Circle, a research, education and consulting firm.

Anthony Amoroso is the executive chef for Michael Mina Bellagio, collaborating on the refined American and seafood dishes for which this Las Vegas restaurant and its namesake are known.

John Amos has won critical acclaim for his work as an actor, playwright, and director.

Maya Angelou, one of the great voices of contemporary literature, is a remarkable Renaissance woman.

James Brown, AARP's Community Ambassador,  is an award-winning broadcaster who hosts “The NFL Today” on CBS and “Inside the NFL” on Showtime.

Dan Buettner is a best-selling author whose research has helped to unlock the secrets to living longer.

Jean Chatzky is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who is devoted to helping people battle debt.

Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and husband, actor Louis Zorich, will discuss their life-long love, showbiz careers and experience with diabetes.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in studying how the brain handles memory, attention, and aging.

Barbara Graham is an essayist, author, playwright and editor.  Join her for a discussion on The Exceptional Pleasures--and Unexpected Perils--of Grandparenthood.

Peter Greenberg, AARP's Travel Ambassador, is America's most recognized, honored, and respected front-line travel news journalist.

Actor Steve Guttenberg has been a leading man—not only in the movies—but in the lives of foster children who have no one else to turn to.

Peabody and Emmy Award-winner John Hockenberry has been a journalist and commentator for nearly 30 years.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jr., is a basketball superstar who now helps support thriving, ethnically diverse urban communities through a portfolio of companies as well as a charitable foundation.

John La Puma, M.D.,is medical director of the Santa Barbara Institute for Medical Nutrition and Healthy Weight, and co-founder of ChefMD®.

Norman Lear is a television pioneer whose career also includes filmmaking, philanthropy, and social and political activism.

Susan M. Love, M.D., is one of the “founding mothers” in the effort to rid the world of breast cancer. As president of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, she directs innovative research that focuses on prevention of the disease.

Garry Marshall is one of Hollywood’s most respected writers, producers, and directors. He has created some of the most celebrated sitcoms in American TV history.

Penny Marshall is a respected actress, producer, and director. She became the first woman to direct two films that each grossed over $100 million: "Big" and "A League of Their Own."

Blake Mycoskie is a business leader whose “sole” ambition is providing shoes to needy children around the world. 

Martina Navratilova, AARP’s Health and Fitness Ambassador, is a nine-time Wimbledon singles champion and International Tennis Hall of Fame member.

Jonathan Pond, AARP's Financial Ambassador, has been called “America’s Financial Planner” for his dedication to educating the public about money matters.

Doris Roberts has enjoyed an illustrious career in theater, film and television. She won her third Emmy Award in 2001 for portraying the beloved mother in the popular CBS series, Everybody Loves Raymond.

Jonathan Roberts, from the hit ABC show, “Dancing with the Stars,” began his dance career at age 20.

As co-host and weatherman for NBC’s “Today Show,” Al Roker has the undivided attention of the nation every weekday morning.

Award-winning actress Jane Seymour has showcased her talents on the Broadway stage, in motion pictures, and on television.

Gail Sheehy, AARP Caregiving Ambassador, is a cultural observer and bestselling author who has changed the way millions of people look at their lives.

George Takei is best known for portraying Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek.

Dr. Reed Tuckson is currently Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs at UnitedHealth Group.

Carmen Marc Valvo is an American designer whose sumptuous dress designs have been a favorite among celebrities for 10 years.

Dr. John Whyte, who is AARP’s Medical Ambassador, is also the Discovery Health Channel’s vice president for continuing medical education and its chief medical expert. Don’t miss his session on what to expect as you age.