Join us this October in Moncton, NB for our fifth Annual Conference: Exploring the Future of Technology and Aging. AGE-WELL2019 will be held just prior to the Canadian Association on Gerontology Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting.
AGE-WELL2019 will look into the future to see where the technology and aging sector is headed in coming decades, and showcase how AGE-WELL is pushing the boundaries of research and innovation. Engaging demonstrations and presentations from across the AGE-WELL network will spotlight real-world solutions to support healthy aging. It’s a major opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration among AGE-WELL stakeholders. Open to the public, AGE-WELL2019 is the place to be for anyone with an interest in technology and aging.
CONFERENCE VENUE AND HOTEL
Healthcare in Deep Space:
advancing our nation’s leadership in autonomous care
Dr. Robert Thirsk, O.C., O.B.C.
Canada and other space-faring nations are now planning missions to explore the inner solar system. Expeditions to Mars and other deep space locations will be unlike past astronaut missions in low earth orbit. Dr. Robert Thirsk will describe the daunting nature of the deep space environment and the operational profile of these future missions.
In particular, the onboard healthcare delivery systems must evolve. Since real-time assistance by ground-based flight surgeons will be impossible, medical operations in deep space will feature autonomous, intelligent and patient-centric delivery systems. Astronauts will be trained to manage their own health and become empowered with their own health information. Onboard clinical decision-support systems, crew-worn sensors and artificial intelligence will support the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Dr. Thirsk will then bring his thoughts down to Earth and consider whether the novel approaches to deep space healthcare could be adapted to serve the chronic care community as well as patients living in remote regions of our nation.
Dr. Heather McNeil is passionate about partnering with older adults and caregivers to improve their quality of life through innovations in the systems that support them. As a Senior Research Associate, Heather’s role with the SE Research Centre is to lead the development and implementation of health services research projects within our priority research fields. Prior to joining SE Health, Heather completed her PhD in the University of Waterloo’s Health, Aging, and Well-being program. During this time, as a research associate with the Geriatric Health Systems (GHS) Group Heather co-created the Seniors Helping as Research Partners (SHARP) Group to build meaningful partnerships with older adults and caregivers in the community. She has expertise in patient and community engagement, health innovation for older adults, patient experience, qualitative and mixed methods, and knowledge translation and exchange. 
Abishur Prakash is the world’s leading geopolitical futurist. He is focused on how new and emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, will transform geopolitics – and by extension political systems, societies, cultures, industries, business models and companies. He works with large multinationals, hyper growth startups and governments. He is the author of four books, including Next Geopolitics: Volume One and Two and Go.AI (Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence). Abishur works at Center for Innovating the Future, a Toronto-based strategy innovation lab helping companies and countries succeed in the New Algorithmic Age. 
After sneaking away from a small-town prairie farm, Shane spent his early career as an entrepreneur in North America and Europe focused on product design, robotics, and connected devices. He would later join Idea Couture, a Design Thinking and innovation consultancy, to combine his technical knowledge with a natural knack for business strategy. Shane is a prolific writer on technology and frequently gives talks on Design Thinking, robotics, AI, IoT, and the future of technology in society. He is a Vanier scholar pursuing a PhD in Robotics at the University of Toronto, holds an MBA in Technology and Innovation from Ryerson University and a B. Eng. from McGill University.
PROGRAM
AGE-WELL 2019 will feature an exciting lineup of engaging speakers and sessions, including:
- Drinks & Demos Opening Reception
- Lunch ‘n’ Learn Workshops
- Innovation Talks
- HQP Science Slam Competition
- HQP Short Talks
- Poster Session
A draft Conference program is now available: AGE-WELL 2019 Conference Draft Program
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITS
AGE-WELL 2019 Conference brings together stakeholders who set the agenda for the future of technology and aging. Our conference will be attended by researchers, industry leaders, care providers and organizations, older adults, caregivers and government representatives to discuss current issues and innovations in the field of technology and aging. It is the flagship event of Canada’s only national network in technology and aging. A variety of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available. View the prospectus below and reach out to us today: conference@agewell-nce.ca.
AGE-WELL 2019 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus
CONFERENCE RATES
Full conference and one-day conference registrations are available. All conference fees are in Canadian dollars. Student registration is available only to full-time students. The seniors’ rate is available to persons aged 65 years or older who do not hold network research funds. You may be asked for proof of status when you check in to get your badge and conference materials in Moncton.
Full Conference Rates
| Member Type | Early Bird* | Regular |
| Regular | $275 | $325 |
| Student/Trainee | $125 | $150 |
| Exhibitor Member | $375 | $500 |
| Regular Non-Member | $325 | $375 |
| Trainee Non-Member | $150 | $175 |
| Exhibitor Non-Member | $500 | $625 |
| Senior (65+)/Caregiver | $20 | $40 |
One Day Rates
| Member Type | Early Bird* | Regular |
| Regular | $150 | $175 |
| Student/Trainee | $75 | $95 |
| Regular Non-Member | $175 | $200 |
| Trainee Non-Member | $85 | $100 |
| Senior (65+)/Caregiver | $10 | $15 |
*Early Bird registration fees for full and one-day registrations are available up to and including September 2, 2019.
THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
NETWORKING LUNCH SPONSORS
NEXT GENERATION SPONSOR
STUDENT AWARD SPONSOR
PROMOTIONAL PARTNER
PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
Please visit 2015 Annual Conference & AGM for information about our inaugural conference.
Please visit 2016 Annual Conference & AGM for information about the Montreal conference.
Please visit 2017 Annual Conference for information about the Winnipeg conference.
Please visit 2018 Annual Conference for information about last year’s conference.
Please contact conference@agewell-nce.ca for more information