The Korean Association of Products and Services for Senior Citizens(KAPASS, Korean Chapter of the International Society for Gerontechnology) is honored and privileged to welcome you to the World Congress of Gerontechnology 2022 which combines the 13th World Conference of Gerontechnology(ISG 2022) and the 6th International Gerontechnology Expo&Forum(IGEF 2022) to be held from October 22-26 in Daegu, Korea. It is a unique global event on gerontechnology integrating a scientific program, a showcase, an exhibition, forums and other events.
The ISG World Conference is held once every two years since 1991. It is the principal inter-disciplinary meeting for professionals working in gerontechnology. ISG 2022 is the 13th World Conference of Gerontechnology. It will be the stage for the gerontechnologists from all around the world to share the latest research developments and the vision for active and healthy aging under the theme of “Gerontechnology in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” The KAPASS has been organizing IGEF since 2017. In 2022, IGEF will be held concurrently with the 2022 Active Seniors Expo hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City.
The innovation brought by digital technology and artificial intelligence is changing our daily lives and providing new opportunities. The United Nations has selected “Digital Equity for All” as the theme for the International Day of the Older Persons in 2021. Now, in line with the remarkable achievements of digital technology in the 21st century, the world is entering an era where older people can live active and healthy life.
ISG 2022 and IGEF 2022 will provide a platform for development of gerontechnology that responds to the issues of aging and contribute to creating happier and more prosperous life in a global village with a population of 7.9 billion. It will be a venue to share the latest R&D, market trends, and future visions of gerontechnology. Users, scholars, researchers, public officials, and business people in the field of gerontechnology from all over the world will attend.
In particular, IGEF will host the top 100 gerontech and operates the gerontech Showcase. In the EXCO exhibition hall, a global gerontech zone will be created to showcase various gerontechnology products and services centered on artificial intelligence. This will provide an opportunity to inform the world of the gerontechnology in different companies and locations.
Daegu, the birthplace of Samsung Electronics, is the location of the Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency, Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency, Korea Brain Research Institute, Daegu Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Foundation and Daegu Digital Industry Promotion Agency. It has an ideal infrastructure for digital transformation in the era of centenarians. We plan to provide an enjoyable and fruitful opportunities by guiding all participants to the gerontechnology related industrial sites and to K-culture experiences.
We look forward to your participation in the World Congress of gerontechnology to be held in Daegu in October 2022. Thank you.
Chair in Digital HealthSchool of Computing and Communications & the Division of Health Research
Professor School of ComputingGraduate School of AI Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Unit Head Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing World Health Organization
DirectorAmbient Assisted Living (AAL) Association
Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Institute of Biomedical Engineering University of Toronto
Scientific Director, AGE-WELL
- Housing and daily living
- Mobility and transport
- Physical and mental health
- ICT
- Work&social participation
- Governance&social policy
- Others
- National Project
- local gov. project
- Public project
- R&D project
- academic project
- etc.
- ISG Grand master
- Guide research,
- Operates based on discussions
- One-on-one with one or two masters.
- for Studenst and Researcher
- K-Gerontech Tour
- K-Culture Tour
- Daegu Course
- Daejeon, Seoul Tour
- Gyeongju, Pusan Tour
- Active Senior Fashion Show
- Singing Bowl
- 24 Presentations and users, research developers and academics discuss their values
- Top 100 Gerontechnologies
- Top 100 Gerontechnologists
- Top 100 Gerontechnology Institutions
- Aging Society Digital Transformation City Forum, organizing a network of cities around the world to promote digital transformation
- Aging-friendly Industry Policy
- GT Academy
- GT Training
- GT Workshop
- Senior Business Consulting
- Senior Business Mentoring
- THE SEED
- 4060 Smart Life Design
- Active Senior YouTuber Contest
- Active Senior Beauty Makeup Contest
The Korean Asssociation of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Korean National Council on Social Welfare, Maeil Business TV, National Information Society Agency, National Rehabilitation Center, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute Intelligent Convergence Research Laboratory, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Research Institute of Sustainable Manufacturing System, Seongnam Senior Industry Innovation Center, Medical Device Industry Promotion Foundation, Korean Aging Friendly Industry Assocition, Korean Society of Senior Business, Kangnam University Department of Silver Industry & Wel-Tech Institute, Kimcheon University Social Welfare Department, Hanyang Cyber University Department of Silver Industry, Sookmyung Women's University graduate school of professional studies Department of Silver Business, Jungwon University Senior frienfly Industry Center, Inje University Department of Silver Industry, Inha University Graduate School of Polish Science Department Gerontology, Korea Senior Products Association, Global SMEs Business Council, Korea Digital Health Industry Association, Korea Association for Medical and Care Facilities, Korea Smart Healthcare Association, Daegu Gyeongbuk VR·AR Industry Association, Bucheon Medical Center, Rianpartners, AgingCommunication Center, CareU, Wheelline, SeniorCare24, McTech, Joincare, Heewon, Jstick, SeniorBridge, Onmam