March 8-10, 2026

Hotel del Coronado, CA

Monday, March 9, 2026
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
International Spotlight: Learnings from Abroad

What if the future of senior living isn’t being built in the U.S.? From China’s mega-communities to the Europe’s integrated housing and health models, international operators are redefining aging and we must learn or risk being left behind.


China
Insurance as a Catalyst

Starcastle serves 10,000 residents and is moving into integration of insurance, data, and care. Discover how their model combines long-term insurance, senior living investments, and AI-powered “Wellness Advisors” to streamline operations, build trust, and anticipate the needs of the next-generation customer.

Speaker
Yuke Wang
President of Senior Living Division
Ping An Life Insurance

England
Building a Business from the Inside

After living at Birchgrove during the pandemic, Honor Barratt and her team built a rental model grounded in connection and community – turning residents into neighbors. Their approach fosters purpose and belonging while solving funding gaps, boosting occupancy, and creating long-term value.

Speaker
Honor Barratt
Chief Executive
Birchgrove

England
Living without Retirement

St Monica Trust is reimagining aging through a 10-year strategy focused on Connection, Contribution, and Choice. Its Innovation arm is testing scalable models that drive engagement, independence, and market growth – led by the “Chocolate Village,” a community where retirement is replaced with purpose and possibility.

Speaker
David Williams
CEO
St Monica Trust