IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference
Technology, Applications, and Contributions
Greater Boston, MA, USA | 11 – 13 June 2025
Learning never stops: Join us for a three-day event specially curated
for technology influencers, innovators, and pioneers of all ages.
Keynote speakers confirmed!
Who Attended The 2024 Evolution Conference
Open to all interested technology enthusiasts, the second IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference will focus on the evolution of technology, applications, services, systems, and contributions. Network with industry-based luminaries and technical professionals, learn about emerging technologies, and appreciate the influence IEEE members have on the profession.
Conference Areas of Interest
From thought-provoking keynote speeches delivered by industry pioneers, topical sessions from knowledge leaders, engaging workshops, and panel discussions featuring experts from various fields—this event will have something for everyone. The 2025 IEEE Life Members Evolution Conference will be organized around three types of technological evolution:
- Technology that creates product opportunities
- Applications that impact the lives of seniors and the aging population
- Contributions of IEEE members that are made by seniors and experienced professionals
Why Attend?
With experts from a wide range of technology fields and accomplished IEEE professionals, this conference will provide ample opportunities to:
- Explore new ideas: Learn more about new and emerging technologies in selected IEEE fields of interest.
- Boost your network: Meet technical professionals and experts from around the world and exchange views on shared challenges.
- Acquire the latest industry knowledge: Meet the corporations and engineers responsible for creating new and innovative consumer products directed at aging populations and the Life member audience.
- Get to know IEEE better: Learn more about IEEE volunteer operations and resources
- Have fun and travel. Boston makes history. The spark that fueled the fight for American independence burns just as brightly today and inspires our food, beer, and culture.
Important Dates
Conference Dates:
June 11-13, 2025Early Bird Registration:
Until March 31, 2025Standard Registration:
Until June 10, 2025Paper Submission Deadline:
February 3, 2025Notification of Acceptance:
March 10, 2025Publication-Ready Submission:
April 21, 2025
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Speakers
Kendra Cook
Space System Security Subject Matter Expert
Science Applications International Corporation
Kendra Cook
Kendra Cook
Space System Security Subject Matter Expert
Science Applications International Corporation
Kendra Cook is a Space System Security Subject Matter Expert at (SAIC), a Fortune 500 technology company that provides IT services to the US government. She works with NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program Office to perform security assessments on NASA missions. Prior to her current role, she worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she held numerous positions including working for the Mission Protection Office. Prior to joining NASA, Cook spent 15 years working for the U.S. Government on various satellite and technology programs and served seven years as an Officer in the United States Air Force.
Dean Kamen
Founder of DEKA R&D and FIRST®
Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen
Founder of DEKA R&D and FIRST®
Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His roles as inventor and advocate are intertwined— with his own passion for technology and its practical uses driving his personal determination to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Dean is the founder of DEKA Research & Development Corporation, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute.
As president of DEKA, he has developed category-defining, transformational innovations to include: revolutionary drug delivery systems – as with the twiist™ Automated Insulin Delivery System and the Remunity® pump which safely delivers stable doses of Remodulin; mobility systems that restore health and quality of life – as with the iBOT™ Mobility System, and the LUKE robotic arm; devices that change the healthcare paradigm – as with cardiac stents, the HomeChoice™ portable dialysis machine; and innovations that change what the world believes is possible – as with a new and improved Stirling engine.
In addition to DEKA, one of Dean’s proudest accomplishments is founding FIRST®, an organization dedicated to motivating the next generation to understand, use and enjoy science and technology – and to apply it for societal contribution. Founded in 1989, FIRST® serves more than 2,500,000 young people ages 6 to 18 annually. He expanded this initiative to create FIRST Global, which recently united teams from over 190 countries to its annual competition in Athens, Greece.
Dean Kamen was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2000. Presented by President Clinton, this award was in recognition for inventions that have advanced medical care worldwide, and for innovative and imaginative leadership in awakening America to the excitement of science and technology. He was also elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1997. He was awarded the Lemelson-MIT Prize in 2002, and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in May 2005. He is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering, as well as many other national and international engineering organizations.
Rick Robinson
Vice President and General Manager
AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative;
Vice President of Product Innovation
Rick Robinson
Rick Robinson
Vice President and General Manager
AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative;
Vice President of Product Innovation
For over 30 years Rick Robinson has innovated digital products and content for major media and tech companies like AOL, Sprint, Webs.com, National Geographic, and Politico. He has also co-founded several technology startups, one of which went public in 2023. He is currently the Vice President & General Manager of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, an innovation ecosystem leading the future of AgeTech by making aging easier, and also serves as AARP’s Vice President of Product Innovation. He believes technology is key to addressing aging’s challenges, as evidenced by the growing interest from entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders in the Collaborative. He is the current Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University.
Julie Shah
Julie Shah
Julie Shah
Julie Shah is the head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also the H.N. Slater Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics. In addition to her role as a faculty member in AeroAstro, Shah served as associate dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing from 2019 to 2022, helping launch a coordinated curriculum that engages more than 2,000 students a year at the Institute. She currently directs the Interactive Robotics Group in MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), and MIT’s Industrial Performance Center. Shah and her team at the Interactive Robotics Group conduct research that aims to imagine the future of work by designing collaborative robot teammates that enhance human capability.
Wei Tao, Ph.D.
Wei Tao, Ph.D.
Wei Tao, Ph.D.
Wei Tao, Ph.D., is an innovator, connector, and catalyst in the life sciences ecosystem, dedicated to translating breakthrough discoveries into clinical impact. His principle affiliation is with Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he is the Farokhzad Family Distinguished Chair for Innovation, a Principal Investigator in the Center for Nanomedicine, and a faculty member in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. With a diverse background spanning biotech, early-stage venture investment, and academia, Dr. Tao brings a wealth of experience in fostering innovation and accelerating scientific progress. He has a proven track record of building strong partnerships across organizational boundaries, driving collaborations that address complex challenges and advance cutting-edge science toward real-world solutions.
