The Third Annual Future Forum: The Future of the Brain is a special half-day event that will include breakfast, lunch and a stellar group of speakers.

These thought-provoking experts will provide enlightening presentations as well as an interactive panel where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

7:30 A.M. REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

Registration and Networking on the Terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay, downtown

8:00 A.M. WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF THE BRAIN

Opening remarks by WorldCity President Ken Roberts, introduction of WLRN Managing Editor and moderator Tom Hudson

8:10 A.M. SESSION 1: BRINGING “BRAIN MAPPING” TO MIAMI

Sam Rodriques, Ph.D., on how “Brain Mapping” will alter all aspects of the human experience, from work to play, in coming decades as we better understand the enormously complex brain, its parts and their roles. How can South Florida benefit from neuroscience advancements?

8:55 A.M. SESSION 2: LONGER LIVES, BETTER LIVES

As we make rapid advancements against Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Corinne Lasmezas asks: Is a longer life necessarily a better life and what will the cost to aging boomer's caretakers and society be?

9:30 A.M. MORNING BREAK ON TERRACE OVERLOOKING BISCAYNE BAY

9:45 A.M. INTERACTIVE SESSION 3: DIGITAL DEPENDENCY AND YOUR MEMORY

Your memory can be a much more powerful tool for both personal and professional relationships. Learn how to sharpen it from U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos

10:45 A.M. INTERACTIVE SESSION 4: MARKETING, NEUROSCIENCE AND YOUR WALLET

Does your brain have a “buy button?” Neuromarketing expert and author Patrick Renvoise explores how companies reach into our brains to influence our behavior – and how you can improve your persuasion skills

11:30 A.M. PANEL SESSION: YOUR QUESTIONS, THEIR INSIGHTS

Lunch and Interactive Panel Discussion moderated by Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald Business Editor with all four panelists on stage.

1:00 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS

1:15 P.M. AFTERNOON BREAK ON TERRACE OVERLOOKING BISCAYNE BAY

Relax with refreshments on the balcony.

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