EPIC Conference: May 20 – 30, 2025

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AGE-WELL, Canada’s AgeTech network, is dedicated to the creation of technologies and services that benefit older adults and caregivers. Our mission is to help older Canadians maintain their independence, health and quality of life through technologies, programs and services that increase their safety, support their independent living, and enhance their social participation.

AGE-WELL has identified 8 Challenge Areas – difficult and complex problem areas found through extensive public consultation – that demand innovation and deployment of real-world solutions. EPIC Conference (2025) provides a unique platform for AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff and ECRs to present their research alongside their stakeholder partners. It is an opportunity to showcase the potential impact of this work while connecting with colleagues from around the world. Each session also features a segment called Moving the Dial that highlights how AGE-WELL partners and supported startups are improving quality of life for older adults and caregivers across Canada.

The EPIC Conference (2025) comprises of 8 virtual sessions, each dedicated to one of the identified challenge areas, and features presentations from AGE-WELL leaders, trainees, fellows and alumni, as well as partners and supported startups. These 8 sessions are hosted on Zoom and comprise of an introduction to the challenge area presented by the session chair, 2 research presentations with one or more stakeholder co-presenter to discuss their experience, and a Moving the Dial presentation by a featured AGE-WELL supported startup or partner. These sessions include opportunities for EPIC Conference attendees to ask questions, introduce themselves, and connect with other participants.

EPIC Conference 2025 has closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! You may view the session recordings below.

 

View conference program here

 

View the AGE-WELL EPIC Conference Land Acknowledgement

View the AGE-WELL EPIC Conference Code of Conduct

 

Challenge Area Session Date Time
EPIC Conference Opening

Supportive Homes & Communities

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Watch recording
Health Care & Health Service Delivery Wednesday, May 21, 2025  Watch recording
Autonomy & Independence Thursday, May 22, 2025  Watch recording
Cognitive Health & Dementia Friday, May 23, 2025  Watch recording
Mobility & Transportation Tuesday, May 27, 2025  Watch recording
Healthy Lifestyles & Wellness Wednesday, May 28, 2025  Watch recording
Staying Connected Thursday, May 29, 2025  Watch recording
Financial Wellness & Employment

EPIC Conference Closing

Friday, May 30, 2025 Watch recording