AGE-WELL will launch AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day on October 1, 2026, to mark National Seniors Day, with technology awareness events held in nine locations across seven provinces and virtually, focused on AgeTech innovations that support aging in place and healthy aging.
These events will help older adults and caregivers discover innovations that can enhance independence, health and quality of life, while also creating opportunities to learn about and participate in research.
In-person events will take place in Prince George and Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec (which will host two events); and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, along with a national virtual session. All are welcome, and participation is free of charge.
Each event will include an introduction to AGE-WELL, information on technologies that support aging in place, presentations by local researchers, hands-on demonstrations of AgeTech innovations, and an interactive workshop on getting involved in research.
Read more on the AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day webpage.
“AgeTech has significant potential to improve independence, health and quality of life for older adults, and AGE-WELL is thrilled to launch an initiative that will raise awareness of its benefits,” says Bridgette Murphy, CEO of AGE-WELL, Canada’s technology and aging network.
“More than an informational series, AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day is meant to ensure older Canadians have a meaningful voice in AgeTech research, product design and policy development. We look forward to October 1, and to building on this initiative in the years ahead.”
AGE-WELL is grateful for funding support from the CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA), which makes AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day possible. It also thanks the participating sites, as well as the older adults and caregivers who will be key partners in this initiative, helping to ensure it reflects their priorities and lived experiences.
“AgeTech has significant potential to improve independence, health and quality of life for older adults, and AGE-WELL is thrilled to launch an initiative that will raise awareness of its benefits.”– Bridgette Murphy, CEO, AGE-WELL
Participating sites and supporting organizations include: Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN) at University of Northern British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Prince Edward Island Health Research Network, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Université de Montréal, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, SFU Science and Technology for Aging Research (STAR) Institute, McGill University, Rahimi Lab, MILA, University of Saskatchewan, and Institutional Strategic Initiatives, University of Toronto.
For over a decade, AGE-WELL has served as a catalyst for technological innovation that supports older adults and caregivers, while driving Canada’s growing AgeTech sector. AGE-WELL brings together researchers, innovators, older adults, caregivers, trainees and partner organizations to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.
AGE-WELL has more than 200 technology-based solutions in development or already in use. These include communications platforms, smart home systems, wearables and remote therapies. AGE-WELL also supports over 75 startups that are bringing products to market, while contributing to job creation and economic growth.
Stay tuned for more details about AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day and event registration ─ coming soon!
For questions, please email: info@agewell-nce.ca