Focus and Scope
The main theme of the Congress is the Art of Gerontechnology
1. The Art of Developing Sustainable and Just Gerontechnology
- Ecological, social, and economic sustainability in technologies for aging societies
- Equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the development and use of gerontechnology
- Life cycle perspectives, responsible innovation, and long-term societal impacts
2. The Art of Ethical and Human-Centred AI in Aging People’s Everyday Life
- Ethical questions related to digital and technological solutions in later life
- Autonomy, privacy, safety, and trust in technology-supported everyday practices
- Ageism, power, responsibility, and governance in the design and implementation of technologies
3. The Art of Participatory Co-creation and Lived-Experience Expertise in Gerontechnology
- Co-design and co-research with aging people, carers, professionals, and other stakeholders
- Diverse methods (including artistic, cultural, and creative approaches) for understanding the experiences and needs of aging people
- Participation, digital inclusion and strategies for reducing different kinds of “digital divides”
4. The Art and Role of Technology in Strengthening Meaningful Life and Inclusive Community
- Technology in supporting social connections, belonging, and participation
- Identity, dignity, quality of life, and meaning-making in technology-rich environments
- Approaches that acknowledge cultural, linguistic, and other forms of diversity in later life
5. Advancing Future Service Ecosystems and Policy Actions through the Art of Gerontechnology
- Emerging service models, ecosystems, and collaborations around gerontechnology
- Policy, regulation, standards, and ethical frameworks shaping technological futures of aging
- Governance, funding, and innovation practices that support fair, sustainable, and context-sensitive solutions
Section Policies
Symposium
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Workshop
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
The Art of Developing Sustainable and Just Gerontechnology
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
The Art of Ethical and Human-Centred AI in Aging People’s Everyday Life
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
The Art of Participatory Co-creation and Lived-Experience Expertise in Gerontechnology
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
The Art and Role of Technology in Strengthening Meaningful Life and Inclusive Community
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Advancing Future Service Ecosystems and Policy Actions through the Art of Gerontechnology
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Health and Self Esteem
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Housing and Daily Living
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Mobility and Transport
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Governance, Social Policy and Communication
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Work, Leisure and Social Participation
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
Editorial
Keynote speeches
Others not covered by the listed categories
Editors- Yeh-Liang Hsu
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