Dr. Samantha Sandassie is the Director of Education and Training at AGE-WELL, Canada’s technology and aging network, and Manager of the EPIC-AT Health Research Training Platform, powered by AGE-WELL and hosted at the University of Toronto. For more than a decade, she has worked with researchers, trainees, research professionals, and cross-sector partners to strengthen Canada’s capacity in AgeTech research, innovation, and implementation. Dr. Sandassie is passionate about supporting our innovators of tomorrow and ensuring they are equipped with the skills, networks, and real-world experiences needed to create meaningful impact.