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Digital Inclusion in Later Life – Shaping the Future Together

At the AIAS – THE MULTIGENERATION LAB Digital Inclusion Conference in Zurich, I had the pleasure of representing our Institute for Ageing Research IAF with a booth and a pitch. I presented our project “Alfred”, which explores new approaches to improving digital inclusion for older adults.

Together with the team from Altertainment, we had many inspiring conversations and received valuable feedback. I was especially encouraged by the strong interest in ageing research and the openness to innovative technologies that support independent living in later life.

My key takeaway from the afternoon and the insightful panel discussion:
👉 In addition to accessible digital solutions and skills development, we urgently need greater political focus on this socially and economically relevant issue.

A big thank you to the organizers – I’m taking away many new ideas and look forward to continued collaboration in the field of Digital Inclusion! 🌍✨

Mini-Congress on Research and Ageing with the Age Innovation Prize 2024 Award

The recent Mini-Congress on Research and Ageing that I organized for our Institute for Ageing Research IAF brought together researchers, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the future of ageing. Attendees were inspired by keynote speeches from Dr. Thomas Münzer and Prof. Dr. Guido M. Schuster, setting the stage for a day of engaging dialogue and discovery.

The event culminated in the awarding of the Age Innovation Prize 2024, celebrating outstanding contributions to ageing-related innovation. The winning teams—FlexAssist, Silver Bridge, and SIGMA-beSerious—presented their pioneering solutions, joined by other shortlisted projects including ageJOY, Alfred by Altertainment, and Quartier+.

Exhibitors and participants had the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on cutting-edge research and practical applications. The AGE-INT program was also well represented, with research clusters from Swiss universities showcasing work on dementia, social inclusion, technologies for older adults, and employment in retirement.

🔜 I’m already looking ahead to the Age Innovation Prize 2025, launching at the end of January. #StayTuned for more innovation and inspiration!

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