More than 25,000 attendees from all across the U.S. will descend on Orlando for three days of fun, entertainment and information, in celebration of the AARP’s annual National Event & Expo. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center from September 30th to October 2nd, Orlando@50+ is a three-day event focused on helping the 50+ audience live their best life and will have something for everyone with entertainment, celebrities, experts and exhibits.
Orlando@50+ is designed to showcase the best of how people are redefining life after 50 and is a great way for AARP to get close to the 50+ population, thousands of people at a time.
In addition to three top-notch concerts and the always-popular dance party, attendees of Orlando@50+ will also experience extensive exhibits; lifestyle, education and feature sessions; and health and fitness classes.
Gladys Knight, B.B. King, Crosby Stills & Nash, Whoopi Goldberg, Larry King, Los Lobos, Gloria Gaynor, “The Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan, Martina Navratilova, Patty Loveless, Olympia Dukakis, Richie Havens, Los Lobos, Judy Collins, Marlo Thomas, Rob Reiner, and Jane Pauley are just some of the renowned personalities already confirmed to appear at Orlando@50+. A complete lineup of those participating in the event is available at http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/events/speakers/.
In addition to great talent, informational sessions and entertainment, Orlando@50+ will feature an exhibit hall covering more than 400,000 square feet with over 350 exhibitors offering valuable information and various products and services—all targeting the 50+ demographic. AARP is pleased to welcome back UnitedHealth Group and Walgreens as Platinum sponsors for the 2010 Orlando@50+ event, in addition to first-time sponsor Charles Schwab. Additional sponsors include Dell, Allstate, Amtrak, Foremost, Genworth Financial, Hamilton CapTel, Concord Music Group, New York Life Insurance Co., and The Hartford. Exhibits will feature new and future technologies, appliances, travel and leisure destinations, and other products and services.
For those looking to get the party started a day early, AARP will host an exclusive pre-event get-together for registered attendees on September 29th at Universal Orlando®. For an additional cost, attendees of the “Great AARP Meet and Greet” will have the chance to enjoy an afternoon out at the park, make new friends, eat delicious food and dance the night away at the bars and clubs of Universal’s CityWalk® entertainment complex. An exclusive discounted admission to both Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, will also be offered to those taking part in this excursion.
