Canada’s AgeTech enthusiasts and leading minds in technology and aging are set to gather in Edmonton, Alberta, this October for the envisAGE Forum and AGE-WELL Annual Conference. These premier events span research, innovation, and real-world application in the dynamic field of AgeTech in Canada.
Co-hosted by AGE-WELL and MEDTEQ+, the envisAGE 2nd Annual Forum will take place on October 23, alongside the AGE-WELL Conference. The envisAGE Forum focuses on the commercialization and integration of AgeTech solutions into practical benefits for older adults and caregivers.
On October 23 and 24, the 2024 AGE-WELL Annual Conference will navigate the theme of Shared Visions, Shared Futures: Transforming Aging Together. Participants will explore the latest research and discourse on contemporary issues from global and Canadian thought leaders.
envisAGE forum keynote Christopher Kunney, an expert in health information technology and digital transformation, will offer insights into adopting new technologies. Closing keynote speaker, Dianne Buckner, host of “CBC Dragons’ Den,” will share her expertise on turning ideas into reality, aligning with the Forum’s theme: Innovation in Motion for Quality Aging.
In a landmark collaboration in 2023, AGE-WELL, Canada’s primary network for technology and aging, and MEDTEQ+, a pan-Canadian consortium for industrial research and innovation in health care technologies, teamed up to focus on elevating Canada to the forefront of AgeTech. At the Forum, envisAGE co-leads will announce the selection of the first eight collaborative projects to receive envisAGE funding, coaching, and support and launch the second call for innovations.
The two-day AGE-WELL Conference will conclude with the National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging, recognized for spotlighting stellar startups in the AgeTech sector. Eager contestants from across the nation will pitch their innovative solutions, all geared towards enriching the lives of older Canadians and their caregivers.
The challenge winner, selected for their potential to make a positive societal impact, will secure $25,000 in cash alongside in-kind prizes to support the advancement of their enterprise.
These two AgeTech events provide delegates from many sectors with a unique opportunity to explore an ecosystem rich with expertise, networking and funding opportunities. Join a diverse group of participants including: researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, health care leaders, older adults and caregivers interested in improving the quality of life of Canadians.
Learn more and register today!
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