Why the Selected Themes Matter
The Virtual Health and Well-Being Summit focuses on four critical dimensions shaping the future of health and ageing. These themes capture the most pressing priorities emerging from shifts in demographics, rapid technological progress, environmental pressures, and the growing recognition of mental well-being as a core element of healthy ageing.
Accordingly, they form a framework to understand and address how we live, work, and age in a world of constant change. By concentrating on Healthy Ageing and Workplace Longevity, Digital Health for Ageing Populations, Sustainable Ageing and Planetary Health, and Mental Well-Being in Later Life, the summit creates a space for meaningful dialogue and actionable collaboration. The following sections introduce each theme in turn, outlining the key challenges, insights, and opportunities that will drive informed discussions and inspire practical solutions throughout the summit.
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Healthy Ageing and Workplace Longevity
As populations live and work longer, creating inclusive, adaptable, and health-focused workplaces is increasingly vital. Many organizations still lack comprehensive frameworks to support older employees, address intergenerational collaboration, or implement tailored well-being initiatives. This theme explores how evidence-based strategies can foster lifelong employability, sustain productivity, and promote engagement and resilience in an ageing workforce. By integrating insights from research and practice, the summit will provide actionable solutions for organizations and communities to enhance workplace longevity and societal well-being.
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Digital Health for Ageing Populations
Digital innovations are transforming healthcare delivery, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance independence and quality of life for ageing populations. Yet, significant gaps remain in accessibility, digital literacy, and equitable implementation, particularly in underserved communities. This theme focuses on bridging these divides by showcasing evidence-driven approaches to emerging technologies including AI. By highlighting scalable and ethical digital health strategies, the summit aims to empower older adults to live healthier, more independent lives while reducing systemic disparities in care.
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Sustainable Ageing and Planetary Health
The intersection of ageing and planetary health is an emerging but underexplored field, with climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation posing growing challenges to healthy longevity. Despite the urgency, integrated solutions that combine sustainability with ageing policies remain limited. This theme highlights the need for collaborative, cross-sector approaches that link environmental stewardship with health promotion. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the summit seeks to catalyze innovations that create sustainable, age-friendly communities and healthcare systems that benefit both present and future generations.
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Mental Well-Being in Later Life
Mental health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing, yet it remains one of the most overlooked dimensions of well-being in later life. Older adults often face social isolation, cognitive decline, and persistent stigma, while access to personalized, evidence-based interventions is limited. This theme emphasizes the importance of integrating mental well-being into broader ageing and health strategies, showcasing how digital tools and community-based initiatives can enhance emotional resilience, foster social connectivity, and reduce disparities in access to support, driving positive change for individuals and communities alike.
