Help Prevent Online Scams at the Next Start Summit

On October 4-5th, bring your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to this interactive event which aims to find solutions to protect older adults from online fraud. Participants will work in small teams to address this challenge and transform your ideas into action.

Dates & Times
Friday- Evening Panel and Networking (5:00PM-7:30PM)
Saturday- Full Day Start Summit (8:30AM-6:00PM)
Saturday- Pitch Competition and Networking (4:00PM-6:00PM)

Venue
University of Maine Wells Conference Center
131 Munson Rd Orono ME, 04469

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• Hear the Maine Connectivity Authority's Digital Equity Manager, Jessica Perez, talk about this event on Fox 22/ABC 7 here.

MORE INFORMATION:

While new technology has opened up avenues for communication, learning, and entertainment, it has also given rise to a serious problem — online fraud. Older adults, in particular, are often targeted by predators seeking to exploit their trust and lack of familiarity with the digital landscape.

How might we develop a solution to protect older adults from online fraud?

The Roux Institute, in partnership with Maine Connectivity Authority, AARP Maine, the University of Maine Center on Aging, and Foster Center for Innovation, invites you to our upcoming Start Summit — the opportunity to creatively address this challenge and transform ideas into action.

At this fun and interactive event, you’ll experience what it’s like to build a startup solution in a very short time — all with the support of facilitators and mentors and fueled by good food!

On Friday, you'll hear from a panel of business and cybersecurity experts on the topic of the challenge and opportunity of protecting older adults from online fraud. On Saturday, participants will develop an innovative idea with a randomized team and participate in educational entrepreneurship workshops. The day culminates in a pitch competition with cash prizes followed by more snacks and networking.

Members of the first place team will receive $500 each, and members of the second place team will receive $200 each. Winners will also have the opportunity for ongoing entrepreneurial support from the Roux Institute as-needed.

No prior experience is necessary to participate. This Start Summit is open to all. Registration is required. Registration includes summit participation, educational workshops, food + beverage, networking events, and more. Note: Participants who have won prior Start Summits will not receive cash prizes.


Location: University of Maine, Wells Conference Center (131 Munson Rd, Orono, ME 04469)

Date & Time: Friday October 4 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) - Saturday, October 5 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)


Questions? Please contact Alf Anderson at aanderson@aarp.org or Jane Margesson at jmargesson@aarp.org




Early Bird Registration Open

Follow the link to view the full agenda and register:

www.rouxevents.northeastern.edu/startsummitdigitalequityaging

Note: This is not an AARP website. Any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.