Tech & Healthy Aging Expo
Monday, May 11, 2026
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
placeManhattan

Join UJA-Federation of New York for our second annual convening on how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the way we age, care, and connect.

As demand rises and resources tighten, you’ll hear from cross-sector leaders, including our keynote speaker, Dr. Paul Bloom, and experience expert presentations and interactive demos. You’ll explore how technology can boost independence and efficiency in aging services, deepen connection across the life span, and strengthen support for older adults and caregivers. You’ll leave with clear insights, practical frameworks, and realistic next steps.

Get an inside look at UJA’s latest work meeting the needs of older adults today and prepare our community for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

UJA-Federation’s Tech & Healthy Aging Expo is intended to facilitate voluntary introductions between grantee agencies and technology vendors based on expressed operational interests. Participation by a vendor does not constitute endorsement of the vendor by UJA-Federation nor a recommendation for use of the vendor’s services, and agencies remain responsible for independent evaluation and procurement decisions when retaining vendors to address their specific needs.

Keynote Speaker

Paul Bloom, Ph.D.

Paul Bloom is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, and the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen professor emeritus of psychology at Yale University. He studies how children and adults make sense of the world, with special focus on pleasure, morality, religion, fiction, and art, and has won numerous awards for his research and teaching. He is past president of the Society for Philosophy and Psychology, and co-editor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Paul has written for scientific journals such as Nature and Science, and for popular outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic. He is the author of seven books,...

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Program

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Jonathan Ehrlich, Chair, Expo Planning Committee
Kick off the day with a look at the challenges facing human service organizations—and how technology can help build stronger, more connected communities.

What AI Can—and Cannot—Do for Human Connection
Dr. Paul Bloom
Renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Bloom explores the real role of AI in human services—where it can meaningfully enhance connection, and where it falls short.

Session 1: From Pain to Plan
Turning Operational Frustrations into Smart Technology Decisions
Joshua Peskay & Kim Snyder, Meet the Moment
Learn a practical framework to identify everyday operational pain points—and turn them into clear, strategic technology investments.

Session 2: Peer-Led Success Stories
Real-World Implementation
Violetta Shmulenzon (JCH Bensonhurst), David Finkelstein (RiverSpring Living), Rimas Jasin (PSS).
Hear directly from leaders who have successfully implemented technology in human services—what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently.

Session 3: The Pitch Session
Corporate Partners Present
Moderator: Moshe Bellows, Expo Planning Committee Member
Watch curated tech partners pitch solutions designed to address real challenges in the field, with live demos and practical applications.

Interactive Expo Hall and Matchmaking
Make the most of dedicated time to connect one-on-one with innovators, see live demos, and explore potential partnerships.

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Kayleh Weller Brzowsky

212.836.1313