Almost overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we live. Within an impossibly short period of time, we had to calculate infection rates, assess the impact on our healthcare systems, and mobilize public solidarity to prevent the spread of the disease. This both required us to work together to leverage each other’s skills and expertise and tap into skills we did not know we had. We are inviting several distinguished speakers with medical, statistical, and actuarial backgrounds to learn more about the scientific efforts that have been undertaken to study the virus and its impact on society, but also the challenges of effectively communicating and engaging with the general public.
This seminar is an initiative of the Research Centre for Longevity Risk1 to stimulate discussion and raise awareness on the topics and issues that impact life expectancy. The audience will comprise stakeholders from different perspectives including policymakers, academics, actuaries, business leaders, and medical professionals.