Speaker: Beatrix Dart, Rotman School of Management, U of T, Wednesday Talk: February 11, 2026, 2pm-4pm, Faculty Club and Zoom – hybrid
February 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Speaker: Beatrix Dart, Rotman School of Management, U of T
Title: “Retired, Not Expired: The Longevity Economy Unveiled”
Abstract: As Canada’s population ages, a powerful economic and social shift is underway—one that places older adults at the heart of innovation, purpose, and prosperity. The Longevity Economy represents not just a demographic trend, but a profound opportunity to reimagine retirement as a vibrant Third Act filled with contribution, creativity, and community. Retired university professors, with their deep reservoirs of wisdom and experience, are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. Yet, our social systems—from healthcare to employment to education—remain rooted in outdated assumptions about aging. This talk explores how we can redesign these systems to support purposeful aging, unlock the economic potential of older Canadians, and build a society where longevity is not a challenge, but a strategic advantage.
Bio: Beatrix Dart is Professor of Strategy at the Rotman School of Management and was previously the Associate Dean, Executive Degree Programs. She joined the Rotman in 2000 following a successful career with McKinsey & Co. Since 2020, she has been the Academic Director for Global and Experiential Learning for MBA programs. Social Impact is close to her heart, and the Longevity Economy her latest focus area. Until recently, she served as the Executive Director for Rotman’s Initiative for Women in Business, and has led many award-winning national and international campaigns for gender advancement. She also served as a corporate director at EllisDon, one of Canada’s largest construction companies, and on a number of non-profit boards.
The link to register is https://forms.office.com/r/HGBnRK44vh
The deadline to register is the Monday before the event at noon. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants only.
If you have any questions, please contact the organizer, Linda Hutcheon at l.hutcheon@utoronto.ca.
