General Information
About the World conference
The World Conference is the principal multi-disciplinary meeting for professionals working in the field of gerontechnology.
The Conference is held once every two to five years and this is the first time it has been held in Canada.
Who attends?
The conference brings together people who design, develop, prescribe, research, set policy for and use technology
to enhance the health, functional capacity and quality of life of older adults. These include engineers, architects,
ICT experts, computer scientists, gerontologists, health care providers, social service professionals, leisure and
recreation specialists, planners, housing developers and managers, as well as people responsible for purchasing decisions
in aging-related industries such as assisted living, care facilities and hospitals.
