International Webinar Series on
Empowering Ageing Societies: Education, Policy, and Technology
Unlocking Solutions for Our Ageing World
The global population is ageing at an unprecedented rate, presenting both profound challenges and transformative opportunities that demand cross-border collaboration and innovative thinking. This series brings together leading minds to share cutting-edge research, policy insights, and technological solutions shaping the future of care for older adults.
About the Series
Organized by Guangdong Open University, this exclusive International Webinar Series on Empowering Ageing Societies: Education, Policy, and Technology creates a dedicated global platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students across continents to exchange knowledge and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Held virtually via Zoom over six weeks throughout June and July 2026, this six-session series features distinguished speakers from leading international institutions. We will explore the transformative intersection of education, policy, and technology in building compassionate, inclusive, and sustainable age-friendly societies.
Core Thematic Areas
This comprehensive programme examines four interconnected domains essential to understanding and empowering ageing populations:
· Education for the Third Age and Lifelong Development — Exploring accessible lifelong learning opportunities and holistic personal growth for older adults
· Psychology and Sociology of Ageing — Understanding the behavioural, social, and cultural dimensions of the ageing experience
· Social Policy, Silver Economy, and Age-friendly Environments — Analysing effective policy frameworks and sustainable economic opportunities in ageing societies
· Smart Care for Older Adults and Healthy Ageing — Discovering technology-driven innovations and evidence-based best practices in geriatric healthcare
Why Attend?
· Participate in high-level international dialogue with preeminent global experts
· Gain actionable insights into emerging trends and research-backed solutions
· Build professional networks with peers, researchers, and policymakers worldwide
· Access practical knowledge directly applicable to your work, field, and community
· Contribute to translating research findings into real-world solutions for global ageing challenges
Session 1: The Sociology of the Third Age and Its Application to Ageing in China
Speaker: Prof. Paul Higgs
Professor of the Sociology of Ageing, Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, UK
Date & Time: 4:00 PM (Beijing Time / UTC+8), 4 June 2026
Prof. Paul Higgs is a world-renowned authority in gerontology with decades of pioneering expertise in sociological perspectives on ageing. His research focuses on social stratification among older adults, age discrimination, and the application of technology in care for older adults. He brings a unique perspective on how Western theoretical frameworks apply to the distinctive cultural and demographic context of ageing in China.
Information of Sessions 2–6 will be announced shortly.
How to Participate
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for upcoming registration information. Please send us an email at gerontologystudies@gdrtvu.edu.cn to register your participation in Session 1 now. Early registration is highly recommended.
· Platform: Zoom (Virtual)
· Schedule: June – July 2026 (six consecutive weeks)
· Format: 50–80 minute interactive sessions with dedicated Q&A periods
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Empower ageing societies.
