Karen Sands

Karen Sands

Keynote Speaker: GeroFuturist & Longevity Economy Expert; Bestselling Author of "The Ageless Way"; Forbes Top 50 Female Futurist

Karen Sands Biography

Karen Sands is a GeroFuturist, bestselling author, and recognized voice at the intersection of aging, longevity, and the future of work. Named by Forbes as one of the original Top 50 Female Futurists Worldwide, Sands is known for her expertise in educational and social gerontology and is a thought leader on ageism, the business of aging, longevity, and the Longevity Economy. Sands has spent five decades shaping conversations about the future and the megatrends influencing it, engaging professionals and change agents in discussions about innovation in the workplace, wellness, healthcare, and aging across various sectors.

Sands is the author of 12 books, including "Visionaries Have Wrinkles," "The Ageless Way," and "Gray is the New Green." Her Amazon No. 1 bestseller, "The Ageless Way," has been recognized for challenging outdated perceptions of aging and introducing new paradigms for living longer, healthier, and more financially independent lives. She has been acknowledged by Bruce Rosenstein, managing editor of Leader to Leader, as among the top leading futurist authors and has been listed on Futurist Ross Dawson's Top Global Female Futurists.

Sands is a Master Certified Coach and Board Certified Coach who has worked with thousands of executives, CEOs, entrepreneurs, academics, and global leaders to help them become Everyday Futurists and shape their futures by design at any age or stage. Through her work in GeroFuturing, Sands established the Ageless Way Academy within the Future By Design Institute, offering curricula, strategic foresight consulting, and executive coaching for academia, nonprofits, and businesses. Her initiatives focus on dismantling the "silver ceiling," addressing age bias, and promoting intergenerational collaboration.

As a keynote speaker, seminar leader, moderator, and panelist, Sands presents at universities, corporate events, conferences, and workshops on topics such as the global impact of longevity, population aging, the future of work and leadership, gendered ageism, and transformation across generations. She has been interviewed by CNN, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Washington Post, and Boston Globe, and has appeared on various radio programs. Sands' work challenges limiting perceptions about aging and ageism, encouraging audiences to embrace new possibilities and leadership roles in the business of aging, with a focus on innovation and intergenerational impact.

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Karen Sands Speaking Topics

As a Trailblazer in the Aging-Health Care Ecosystem, What Keeps You Up At Night?

Get ready for a cognitive jolt to your assumptions, opening the way to envisioning new alternative futures in the Senior Space for your organization, your community and for yourself as a more confident trailblazer. You will have the opportunity to examine the hottest topics worrying leaders today about tomorrow’s workforce, the shifting marketplace, and their evolving role.

Join Karen to kick-start a unique conversation on how to turn what keeps trailblazers like you up at night into assets for the Longevity Economy.

Insights gained will become the foundation for developing and implementing effective, innovative – yes, even visionary– new approaches to transform what keeps you up at night into new possibilities. Using what’s trending now you will begin to identify the alternate opportunities and challenges ahead.

You will take away insights and new foresight to explore the impact of megatrends on your business or non-profit—large or small, your personal future, and your trailblazing leadership role, now and into the future.

Lead In Ways You Never Before Imagined

Karen Sands Videos

Femme Futurists: Karen Sands + Nancy Giordano Discuss The ...
Rewriting The Narrative of Growing Up, Growing Older, and Growing
Karen Sands VIA Talk: Getting Paid What You Are Worth

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How much does it cost to book Karen Sands for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Karen Sands, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karen Sands are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Sands, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Karen Sands speak about?

Karen Sands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Bestselling Authors, Aging, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Social Activism, Business Authors, Influential Women and Future of Work.

Where does Karen Sands travel from?

Karen Sands generally travels from Roxbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Karen Sands?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Sands for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karen Sands for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karen Sands or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Karen Sands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Futurism, Female Leadership and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen Sands for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karen Sands generally travels from Roxbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maddy Dychtwald, Louise Aronson and Cheryl Cran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Sands for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/06/2026.

Karen Sands Speaking Topics

  • As a Trailblazer in the Aging-Health Care Ecosystem, What Keeps You Up At Night?

    Get ready for a cognitive jolt to your assumptions, opening the way to envisioning new alternative futures in the Senior Space for your organization, your community and for yourself as a more confident trailblazer. You will have the opportunity to examine the hottest topics worrying leaders today about tomorrow’s workforce, the shifting marketplace, and their evolving role.

    Join Karen to kick-start a unique conversation on how to turn what keeps trailblazers like you up at night into assets for the Longevity Economy.

    Insights gained will become the foundation for developing and implementing effective, innovative – yes, even visionary– new approaches to transform what keeps you up at night into new possibilities. Using what’s trending now you will begin to identify the alternate opportunities and challenges ahead.

    You will take away insights and new foresight to explore the impact of megatrends on your business or non-profit—large or small, your personal future, and your trailblazing leadership role, now and into the future.

    Lead In Ways You Never Before Imagined

Karen Sands Videos

Femme Futurists: Karen Sands + Nancy Giordano Discuss The ...
Rewriting The Narrative of Growing Up, Growing Older, and Growing
Karen Sands VIA Talk: Getting Paid What You Are Worth
  • How do I book Karen Sands to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karen Sands for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karen Sands, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karen Sands or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karen Sands for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karen Sands, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karen Sands are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Sands, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karen Sands speak about?

    Karen Sands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Bestselling Authors, Aging, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Social Activism, Business Authors, Influential Women and Future of Work.
  • Where does Karen Sands travel from?

    Karen Sands generally travels from Roxbury, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karen Sands?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Sands for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karen Sands for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karen Sands or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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