Co-organised by The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the 9th annual Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) will take place from 20-23 November 2025 (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. GIES strives to enhance public awareness and education about gerontechnology by introducing local, mainland and overseas innovative gerontech products and services. The 9th Expo will continue to feature thematic exhibition booths, forums and workshops, showcasing the latest innovations and ideas for better living and health of service users and caregivers, as well as providing visitors with a first-hand experience of gerontech products and services, and an interactive platform for various stakeholders to engage in dialogue and collaboration for the broader adoption of Gerontech. We cordially invite members to join us at this largest gerontech public education event in Hong Kong. Participation: Group Visit Due to the large number of attendees during the exhibition period, and in order to ensure the health and safety of participants, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre will implement crowd control measures when necessary. We recommend that all attending groups register in advance. Please complete the online group visit reservation ...

The 9th Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) Online Summit will be held on 9-10 October. This year’s Online Summit brings together over 25 experts, academics and leaders from overseas, the Mainland and Hong Kong to explore and share insights on the development and practical application of gerontech, agendas including Digital Accessibility, Digital Transformation in Social Care, Digitalized Advance Care Planning, Online Carer Risks Assessment & Analyses, User-oriented Tech for Dementia Care, and A.I. Tech for Home Care & Rehabilitation, etc. Join us for the two-day Online Summit! Through various themed workshops, participants could gain valuable insights into emerging gerontech key strategies and solutions. All sessions are now open for registration, secure your spot today and stay ahead of the latest trends in gerontechnology! Registration and Details: https://gies.hk/en/summit Should you have any enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or 3705 5336 ...

Co-organised by The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the 9th annual Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) will take place from 20-23 November 2025 (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. GIES strives to enhance public awareness and education about gerontechnology by introducing local, mainland and overseas innovative gerontech products and services. The 9th Expo will continue to feature thematic exhibition booths, forums and workshops, showcasing the latest innovations and ideas for better living and health of service users and caregivers, as well as providing visitors with a first-hand experience of gerontech products and services, and an interactive platform for various stakeholders to engage in dialogue and collaboration for the broader adoption of Gerontech. We cordially invite members to join us at this largest gerontech public education event in Hong Kong. Participation 1: Exhibitor Application (1) Organisations can apply individually and display their exhibits in a standard booth or a raw space. All confirmed exhibitors are entitled to get a full rental waiver except for electricity and booth decoration. (2) A Special Corner is to be set up for organisations to demonstrate application programmes or ...

We are very pleased to inform you that the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured funding, sponsored by the Social Welfare Department to subsidize 5 delegates on 50% basis to attend the captioned event.  Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong. Basic information of the event, the estimated expenses per delegate, subsidy application criteria are enclosed.   To apply for subsidy, please complete the Subsidy Application Form and returned by August 27, 2025 (Wednesday):  Attention  :    Ms. Fion Ha, Manager (Innovation and Technology for Ageing), HKCSS  Address    :    Room 1206, 12/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong     Please mark “Confidential” on the envelope and all information will be treated in strict confidence. Should you have any queries on the subsidy application procedures, please contact Ms. Fion Ha at 3705 5657 or via email at < [email protected] >. Please note that late applications will not be considered.    Many thanks for your attention and I look forward to your active participation.  Encl.  1.Memo 2.Basic Information of the Event  3.Application Criteria  4.Estimated Expense per Delegate  5. Application Form  6.Tentative Itinerary ...

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