ISG 2014 - The 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology

Hosted by International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG), the World Conference of Gerontechnology has been the world's largest gathering of scholars, researchers, experts and practitioners in the field of Gerontechnology, providing a variety of interaction modalities: keynote speeches, symposia, chaired oral sessions, leading edge technologies, and GeronTechno platforms.
The 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology (ISG 2014) will be held in Taiwan by the ISG Sinophone Chapter, under the theme “Cultural and Social Diversity in Gerontechnology.” With the full support of the Chinese Society of Gerontechnology and Service Management, Yuan Ze University and Taiwan External Trade Development Council, we are confident that the conference will be a successful global academic festivity of exchanging relevant research findings from all over the world.
Tracks & Topics of Interest
Under the theme of “Cultural and Social Diversity in Gerontechnology,” ISG 2014 will be organized into five tracks. The topics of interest include (but not limited to):
1. Health & Self-esteem
Telehealth services and business models, Telemedicine services and business models, Rehabilitation engineering, ICT applications for life-long learning, and other related topics
2. Housing & Daily activities
Housing adaptation, Ambient assisted living, ICT for aging and independent living, Assistive technologies, and other related topics
3. Communication & Governance
Senior-friendly communication devices, Online social network for the older adults, Socially assistive robots, and other related topics
4. Mobility & Transport
Mobility aids and assistive devices, Technology for senior drivers, Age-friendly public transportation, and other related topics
5. Work & Leisure
Accommodation for senior workers, Voluntary work of older adults, Fun technologies for the elderly, Senior fitness and sports, and other related topics