Panel Presentation: How can smarter cities support and connect our aging population

Join an international panel of experts in aging from Harvard University, IBM Research, the University of Manchester, Newcastle University and the University of Calgary, as they discuss what’s needed to build smarter, more connected cities that support the needs of every age.

SPEAKERS

Dr. David Hogan, University of Calgary
​Academic Leader, Brenda Stafford ​Centre on Aging
O’Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine

Dr. Tom Kirkwood, Newcastle University
Professor Emeritus (formerly Associate Dean for Ageing), Institute for Ageing

Dr. James Nazroo, University of Manchester
Professor of Sociology, Honorary
Director, Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research

Nicola Palmarini, IBM Accessibility / IBM Research
Global Manager o

f Aging & Accessibility Solutions

Dr. S V Subramanian, Harvard University
Professor of Population Health and Geography, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences

This event will also feature exhibits, including the Gilbrea students’ ‘Seniors of Canada’ project, from McMaster University’s next generation of researchers in aging.