Category Archives: technology, aging & longevity

SE Health Chrysalis Innovation Challenge 2026 Winner!

However there seems to be a twist to this story. NewGen Health was not on the top eight finalist list I received which invited me as an SE Health frequent follower to vote in the People’s Choice Awards. Apparently, a few days before the final event, an entry BioTrillium dropped out and NewGen Health, which

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Continuing a Vision: Gerontechnology in Vancouver.

So it goes, the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) holds its 15th World Conference ISG 2026 in Vancouver from March 26 – 29, 2026. Continuing a vision, I say because from when I first learned of this professional body in 2018 the ISG presented a statement that has never strayed: “toward the realization of a

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Stanford Longevity Design Challenge 25/26 – Finalists.

Prevention by Design: Creating Healthy Lifestyles for Long Lives is the theme for the 13th edition of the Stanford Longevity Design Challenge and eight finalists were announced on January 21st chosen from a total of 250 entries from over 30 countries which is relatively the same as entered in this event over the previous four years, and an impressive

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The Age of AgeTech. A New Book Brings a Story Home.

AgeTech Month? If January isn’t yet designated as such around the world, then it ought to be, perhaps partly in honour of the arrival of a new book just published by Springer Nature (2026) –The Age of AgeTech by Alex Mihailidis who has earned a highly respected reputation as a global leader in the field

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Technology, Ageing & Longevity: AgeTech Event Round Up 2026.

For an 8th year, here’s my annual listing of events, innovation forums and pitch presentations related to AgeTech – where technology intersects with ageing and longevity. This year I include a few webinars listed separately after the main event listings. Considering that AgeTech has become such a large global market, by no means does this

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AgeTech 2026 – Early Bird Event!

On the third day is a look at the notion of “Your Living Room as Your Hospital Room” with Ricky Y. Choi, MD – Head of Digital Health, Samsung Electronics America & Pippa Shulman – Chief Medical Officer, DispatchHealth who will share what works for patients and providers regards delivery of hospital-grade care at home

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