This document provides an agenda and background information for an event discussing opportunities for older employment. The agenda includes welcome remarks, panels on the importance of older workers and case studies from McDonald's and other companies. Background statistics and studies show high unemployment rates for older workers and evidence of age discrimination in hiring. However, research also finds that older workers can be as productive as younger ones and have lower turnover. Employers that have successful policies for retaining older workers benefit from their experience, mentoring and lower absenteeism. Case studies highlight how McDonald's restaurants with older average workforces have higher customer satisfaction and sales.