The AAL Forum 2019 is now just two months away, and starting this week we will be giving you a taster of all of the interactive workshops that will be taking place over the course of the event. As the format of the AAL Forum has evolved over the last decade, its emphasis on interactivity has increased. The workshops that are held each year represent the pinnacle of this focus on sharing knowledge, best practice and experiences, and this year’s selection of sessions promises to be one of the best we’ve ever put together. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be talking you through the workshops that we have organised for the AAL Forum 2019, which have been grouped together according...Read More
Your chance to have your say about the AAL’s impact to date as well as in its future strategy for active and healthy ageing in Europe. The European Commission is currently considering how to meet the challenges of our ageing population as well as make the most of its many opportunities. It is likely that a new partnership programme will emerge from these deliberations that both funds research as well as helps stimulate innovation in digital markets such as those in health and social care, the Internet of Things and home care and assistance – all in the context of ageing well. It is also likely that this new partnership will pool together some of the European initiatives that...Read More
With up to 90 different stands, the exhibition at the AAL Forum 2019 promises to be the biggest yet. It will be the perfect place for AAL delegates to learn about and interact with the latest research and the most promising products in the field of active and healthy ageing. We speak to Kirsten Rud Bentholm, who is in charge of the exhibition at the AAL Forum 2019. What is your role in the AAL Forum exhibition? I am the head of the CareWare exhibition, which will be the Exhibition area on AAL Forum 2019. You are also responsible for DokkX. Can you explain the background to this project? DokkX is an innovative development centre for Welfare Technology and digital...Read More
This year’s AAL Forum will see Bengt Andersson, senior advisor at the Nordic Welfare Centre, present a methodology and overview of welfare technologies that have been implemented in the Nordic countries. He will also outline the national strategies of the Nordic countries and the tools they use for implementing welfare technology, discussing the many challenges involved and setting the tone for the rest of the forum. We spoke to him recently to get a taste of the message he wants to convey to the AAL community. Could you explain a bit more about the Nordic welfare model? I work for the social and healthcare sector at the Nordic Welfare Centre which is part of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Our...Read More
With the 2019 AAL Forum just a few months away, the preliminary programme has just dropped giving you a flavour of what is in store come September in Aarhus, Denmark. This year, the AAL Forum is offering delegates a packed programme with 32 workshops spread across the 24 and 25 September. After the forum kicks-off on Monday evening (23 September) with two keynote addresses followed by a cocktail get-together, researchers, investors, businesses and end-users have the opportunity to attend workshops, elevator pitch sessions, poster presentations, plenary sessions, the AAL Exhibition area and networking and social events. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW The workshops are divided into six thematic areas which encompass the main topic, Smarter practical implementation of digital technology to enhance active...Read More
As the organising of the AAL Forum 2019 is well underway, we are starting to take a look at some of the many exhibitors already getting ready to meet, greet and share with you their expertise, product, project or experience in the field of healthy ageing. With 40 exhibitors already signed up to the AAL Forum Exhibition 2019 and many more lined up, this year is set to be more interactive, exciting and dynamic than ever before. Last week we revealed just a few of the exhibitors of the AAL Forum 2019, as the run-up to the forum taking place at the end of September, we will be introducing you to these exhibitors. See list of exhibitors. Sarita CareTech Sarita...Read More
There is still time to get your early bird tickets for the AAL Forum 2019 – and you really don’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity! The AAL Forum is an unmissable annual 2-day event taking place this year in the unique city and beautiful city of Aarhus in Denmark. This year’s forum will be featuring a packed programme of interactive workshops, fascinating keynote speeches and a larger-than-before exhibition. Delegates will also get the chance to take full advantage of a whole host of side events, networking opportunities and exclusive social programme. EXHIBITION The AAL exhibition will be showcasing the latest technological advances and innovations in the field of active ageing, making it perfect for anyone working in the sector...Read More
As the organising of the AAL Forum 2019 is well underway, we are starting to take a look at some of the exhibitors already getting ready to meet, greet and share with you their expertise, product, project or experience in the field of healthy ageing. Every year the AAL Forum is excited to host the AAL Exhibition, where specific AAL projects can present their research, technological advances or even allow delegates hands-on demonstrations with their final products. The exhibition hall is also open to any businesses, industry experts or investors in the field that are interested in discovering what the AAL ecosystem has to offer or seeing how they can positively input themselves. This is always a great space for...Read More
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Discovering Aarhus
Push aside the association of Denmark as Copenhagen and you’ll discover the smaller, but no lesser, city of Aarhus. A scholarly-town atmosphere gives way to a kaleidoscopic youthful food and drinks scene, fascinating artwork and a rich history that mix together to offer cosiness with a vibrant energy. In 2017, Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus, was swept out from Copenhagen’s shadow, claiming the accolade of the European Capital of Culture to reveal a town that has been brimming with beauty for quite some time, just simply left unfamiliar. Like most Scandinavian cities there is a high happiness rating, a strong café culture, clean streets and bicycles everywhere. The compact walkable city may indeed be similar to the capital in a...Read More
The deadline to receive early bird registration tickets for delegates and exhibitors for the AAL Forum 2019 has been extended to 14 June! DELEGATE REGISTRATION Whether you’re an investor, a researcher, a developer, end-user or in the industry, you now have three more weeks to make sure you take full advantage of the early bird registration prices. REGISTER FOR THE AAL FORUM 2019 Don’t miss out on this cost-effective opportunity to attend one of the largest European exhibitions in the field of healthy ageing. A city that provides independence and care for all its citizens with advanced assistive technology and invested welfare rehabilitation services, Aarhus, Denmark, will be host to the 2019 AAL Forum, presenting some of the best current...Read More