Unlocking Solutions for Our Ageing World
The world is growing older — faster than ever before. Across continents, ageing populations are reshaping economies, redefining healthcare systems, and challenging the foundations of social policy. Yet within this global shift lies an extraordinary opportunity: to reimagine what it means to age with dignity, purpose, and connection.
This International Webinar Series on Empowering Ageing Societies: Education, Policy, and Technology is your invitation to be part of that conversation.
About the Series
Organised by Guangdong Open University, this exclusive six-session series brings together distinguished scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students from leading institutions around the world. Held virtually via Zoom across six weeks in June and July 2026, the programme offers a dedicated global platform for cross-border knowledge exchange, meaningful dialogue, and collaborative thinking on the future of ageing.
From evidence-based research to real-world policy insights and emerging technological breakthroughs, each session is designed to spark new perspectives and inspire action at every level — individual, institutional, and governmental.
What We Explore
The series navigates four deeply interconnected domains at the heart of empowering ageing populations:
🎓 Education for the Third Age and Lifelong Development — Examining accessible pathways for continuous learning and holistic personal growth in later life
🧠 Psychology and Sociology of Ageing — Unpacking the behavioural, social, and cultural dimensions that shape the ageing experience
🏛️ Social Policy, Silver Economy, and Age-friendly Environments — Evaluating policy frameworks that foster inclusive communities and sustainable economic opportunity
💡 Smart Care for Older Adults and Healthy Ageing — Showcasing technology-driven innovations and best practices in geriatric care and well-being
Who Should Join
Whether you are an academic, policy professional, healthcare practitioner, student, or simply someone passionate about building better futures for older adults — this series is for you. No borders. No barriers. Just ideas that matter.
Join us as we build the knowledge and networks needed to create compassionate, inclusive, and age-friendly societies — together.