The Power of SLOW

In this session, the What’s neXT community learned from Carl Honoré, the leading voice of the global Slow Movement, why putting on the brakes is the powerful, counterintuitive secret to thriving in a fast world. Hosted by Alison Smith, What’s neXTer and former CBC News Anchor, we learned why slowing down is so good for […]

Aging by Design – Reinventing Cities for a 100 Year Life

On March 25, 2026, What’s neXT50 welcomed Professor Nicola Palmarini, Director of the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing, to explore the emerging concept of the City of Longevity, a bold framework reimagining how urban environments shape wellbeing, behaviour and connection across the life course.  Moving beyond traditional “age-friendly” thinking, Nic’s work challenges cities to become proactive partners […]