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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.
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    Senior Living Must Learn From Fast Adaptors to Remain Viable

    A “buggy” in the era of the self-driving car, senior living executives say their industry is evolving at a sloth-like pace, lacks a strong worker pool and offers limited options to over 70% of its market.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    How to Grow and Sustain a Winning Culture in Senior Living

    “Winning corporate cultures allow you to attract the best leaders,” said Tim Smick, President and CEO of Harbor Retirement Associates. Smick was one of three execs who discussed “How to Grow and Sustain a Winning Culture” which was moderated by...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Developing a Structure for Innovation to Occur

    Barbato is Senior Vice President of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for Revera Living, a provider of senior apartments, independent living, assisted living, memory-care and long-term care.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Futurist Predicts Senior Care Revolution with Ambient Intelligence

    Healthcare futurist Ron Galloway foresees a future not too different from the world depicted in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey." In this vision, ambient intelligence—akin to a more benevolent version of "HAL the computer"—is set to play a...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  
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    The Future of Senior Care is MESH

    Dr. Bill Thomas, Founder of the Eden Alternative and creator of The Green House Project gave a provocative, captivating (and at times humorous) speech to kick off the 2015 Senior Living Innovation Forum. While he touched upon a variety of themes,...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

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