Third Age Learning

where knowledge fuels purpose,
lifelong learning blossoms

WHO WE ARE

A forum where pioneers in longevity rethink the future of learning in a longer-lived world.

As lifespans grow longer, learning must evolve with them.

At the Learning and Longevity Symposium 2026, innovators from serious games, cognitive science, healthcare, infrastructure, learning sciences, longevity research, gerontology, eldercare, and entrepreneurship gather to reflect on how their work can respond to the realities of longer lives.

Together, we explore the motivations, aspirations, and emerging needs of those entering the Third Age — and imagine a future where learning never retires.

In a world where there will be more people over 65 than those under 18, what could it mean for our collective future?

What keeps the brain young in a long life?

How will we continue to learn, work in the post retirement era?

How will this shape the silver economy?

SPEAKERS

Here are the speakers of the event.

Vasudeva Varma

Vasudeva Varma

Symposium Host & Initiative Lead,
Learning and AI Innovator

Santanu Paul

Santanu Paul

Executive Education & Edtech Pioneer

Bapi Raju Surampudi

Bapi Raju Surampudi

Cognitive Scientist & Neuroscientist

Pallu Reddanna

Pallu Reddanna

Molecular Biologist & Inflammation Scientist

Mark Joshi

Mark Joshi

Game Designer & Learning Experience Innovator

Thomas Gregor Issac

Thomas Gregor Issac

Geriatric Psychiatrist & Aging Brain Researcher

Bhaktee Dongaonkar

Bhaktee Dongaonkar

Cognitive Neuroscientist & Memory Researcher

Tarun Sharma

Tarun Sharma

Eldercare Entrepreneur & Technology Innovator

Praveen Kumar Chintapanti

Praveen Kumar Chintapanti

Senior Psychiatrist & Mental Health Innovator

T.V. Sekher

T.V. Sekher

Demographer & Aging Policy Expert

Vishal Garg

Vishal Garg

Longevity, Smart Homes & Smart Cities Expert

Nidhi Chawla

Nidhi Chawla

Active Longevity & Senior Empowerment Champion

Varalakshmi Manchana

Varalakshmi Manchana

Dementia Prevention & Cognitive Health Specialist

Tanveer Hasan

Tanveer Hasan

Research and Longevity Knowledge Innovator

Event Schedule

This is a one day event on Saturday, 4th of April 2026

Time Session
10 AM – 10.30 AM
Welcome & Context Setting Vasudeva Varma
10.30 AM – 12.10 PM
The Biology of Longevity Moderated by Bhaktee Dongaonkar
Praveen Kumar Chintapanti Pallu Reddanna Thomas Gregor Issac Varalakshmi Manchana
12.10 PM – 12.30 PM Breakout Session with Tea & Coffee
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM Lunch Break
1.30 PM – 3.10 PM
Third Age Learning Moderated by Vasudeva Varma
Tanveer Hasan Santanu Paul Bhaktee Dongaonkar Mark Joshi
3.10 PM – 3.30 PM Breakout Session with Tea & Coffee
3.30 PM – 3.45 PM Break
3.45 PM – 5.35 PM
The Longevity Ecosystem Moderated by Santanu Paul
Tarun Sharma Vishal Garg Bapi Raju Surampudi Nidhi Chawla TV Sekher
5.35 PM – 5.55 PM Breakout Session with Tea & Coffee
5.55 PM – 6.30 PM
New North Launch and Closing Session Vasudeva Varma

Partners

EVENT VENUE

International Institute of Information Technology
Professor CR Rao Rd, Gachibowli, Hyderabad,
Telangana 500032

IIIT Hyderabad Campus
IIIT Hyderabad Campus