Landed! Preliminary programme
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
Who’s exhibiting at the AAL Forum Exhibition? Part 2
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
Early bird tickets end on 14 June
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
Who’s exhibiting at the AAL Forum exhibition… so far?
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
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
Early bird extension!
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
AAL Forum 2019 – a great opportunity for AAL Projects
The AAL Forum is back for its 11th year, bigger and better than ever before and returning to Denmark after 10 years, this time to the vibrant Danish city of Aarhus which will be its grand stage for September 2019. Taking place from the 23-25 September 2019, this year’s AAL Forum is diving headfirst into empowering senior citizens to be independent through the implementation of ICT breakthroughs in the silver economy. For AAL projects attending the forum and actively participating in the largest European event for ageing well in the digital age is a privileged opportunity not to be missed. This year, there are expected to be more than 800 delegates, making it the biggest gathering of people working in...Read More
A social programme with a twist
The AAL Forum host for 2019 is the Danish city of Aarhus – and they are looking to do things their own way! This is particularly true when it comes to a unique programme of social events taking place outside of the limits of the forum walls, which are being organised so that delegates can get close to Danish culture through swimming, eating and running – all with local senior citizens. Celebrating 10 years of the AAL Forum, 2019 in Aarhus is going to be bigger, better and more lively than ever before. And so, to provide a little breather from the lively debates, powerful sessions and busy exhibition, the Aarhus organisers are putting on a social programme to allow...Read More
Call for poster presentations is open
We are happy to announce that the Call for poster presentations is open for submissions. The AAL Forum 2019 provides an opportunity to present your latest results or ongoing research project in the AAL sector to the expected 1,000 conference participants. The format this year is a digital poster to be presented orally. The presentation may last up to 10 minutes and should correspond to one of the 6 thematic areas of the AAL Forum 2019. Presenting at the forum is a brilliant way of informing other delegates and stakeholders about how you are helping to change the way older people use technology to stay healthy and independent for longer. In previous years, presenters have received notable feedback during and after...Read More
Aarhus – A city that does ageing the right way
Aarhus provides independence and care for all its citizens with advanced assistive technology and invested welfare rehabilitation services, making it the ideal home for the AAL Forum. ‘A caring municipality’ – Aarhus has been living up to its motto and then some over the past few years, addressing the challenges of demographic change by investing time and care into empowering its senior citizens, orchestrated through various policies with technology at their heart. When it comes to applying new technology, the municipality helped propel Denmark to becoming the most digital society in Europe according to the 2018 Digital Economy and Society Index. Through innovative technological solutions, Aarhus has transformed its healthcare system so that it sustainably delivers quality caring services and...Read More