In order to promote the diversification of gerontech development and create value for society, Lingnan University (LU) Institute for Policy Studies’s Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place (GTSA) Project and School of Graduate Studies, collaborate with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) launched a joint event - Gerontechnology Symposium on"Designing for the Future of Ageing Society" on 26 April 2024.The symposium aimed to further emphasize the user-centered development model and to promote the cooperation between the Industry, Academia and NGO in the field of gerontechnology. The seminar attracted widespread attention from the community, with about with around 400 participants. This seminar promoted cross-border exchanges and sharing on the development of gerontechnology, and also provided platform for scholars and talents in the fields of health and technology to explore the design to facilitate the older adults needs.
The symposium invited different practitioner sand scholars to make presentations on different aspects with the topics of"Co-creation in Aging Society: Lessons Learned from Collaborating with Community","Gerontechnology in Action: Exploring and Actualizing the AI for an Inclusive Future","Principles of Design for Gerontechnology Market: Best Practices and Case Studies", and"Enhancing User Experiences in Gerontechnology: Practical Research and Methods for Success". In addition, the seminar also invited local tech companies to showcase latest gerontech products include medical wearable sleep test ring, movement analysis system, smart wheelchair with stair-climbing function, AI detection device with instant alerts for fall risks., intelligent companion robot, wearable device to support the visually impaired.
LU is committed to cultivating young people's awareness of intelligent elderly care and preparing for an aging society. The seminar also involved Postgraduate students LU’s Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management, Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management, and Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology) also participated in this symposium. The event provided them with learning opportunities for exchange ideas on research. In addition, LU also invited teachers and students from HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School to participate, hoping to inspire young people's creativity and engage in technology exploration. The GTSA team believed that through cooperation between government, industry, academia and research, the local gerontech products can be more vital and creative, thus creating greater social value.