Global perspectives on various aspects of digitalisation and older people

By Nele Zgavc on

Join the free annual ISO/TC 314 virtual event taking place on 20th of October

Older people are increasingly being confronted by the expectations and demands of greater uptake of the use of technology in all aspects of their lives and in their interactions from activities of daily living to interfaces with services and support.

This virtual event will explore a range of key considerations globally and approaches that are being taken to ensure older people are included in the digital transformation occurring as well showcasing where older people themselves are leading and co-designing solutions.

The program of presenters will also include spotlighting the role standardisation will play in this area and highlight current standards development. The event will showcase a range of international speakers and provide attendees the opportunity to gain insights into this important area.

Program

11.00 AM UTC: opening of event

Global perspectives on various aspects of digitalisation and older people

11.05 – 11.15 AM: Older people co-designing their digital futures – Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director University of Toronto, AGE-WELL Canada

11.15- 11.25 AM: Digital care and support transforming opportunities for older people – Global Community Resourcing, Australia – Anne Livingstone and Georgie Gould

The role standardisation is playing

11.30-11:40 AM: Expectations of international standardization from the super-ageing society Japan - Professor Hajime Yamada, Head of Delegation for Japan to ISO/TC 314

11.45- 11.55 PM: New Standard Development Digital economy – Fei Hou, Associate Researcher, China National institute of Standardization

12.00-12.10 PM: Standards ensuring non-digital approaches - Beret Aspaas, partner ACK arkitekter AS

10 minute Q&A

12.30 PM close of event and opportunity to participate in ISO/TC 314 Ageing Societies

 

Register here for the event.