Silver Tech X Silver Economy Symposium
Ageing Reimagined - A Quality-Driven Development of Silver Tech and Products in the Silver Economy

(English only)

Organized by

Lingnan University – Institute of Policy Studies (Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project)
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)

Background
In the era of an aging society, the Hong Kong SAR Government has been actively promoting the silver economy, as highlighted in the 2023 policy address. The development of the silver hair market is closely linked to various aspects of elderly living. One key area is Gerontechnology, which leverages technological advancements to enhance the quality of life for the elderly. This symposium aims to discuss opportunities arising from the silver hair market, explore necessary preparations, and provide insights applicable to the GBA.

Event Details
Date: 1 April 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 (Registration: 09:30-09:55)
Venue: M+ (Classroom 1305,6,7), West Kowloon Cultural District & ZOOM

Objectives

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the silver economy and its potential in the context of an aging society.
To explore the role of gerontechnology in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.
To share practical experiences and insights from experts and practitioners in the field.
To foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the silver products and gerontechnology market.
To facilitate dialogue and networking among stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region regarding the silver economy.

Guest Presentations

Ms. Gilly Wong Fung-han, Chief Executive, Consumer Council
Topic: Unleashing the Potential of Hong Kong's Silver Economy: Insights from Consumer Engagement
Mr. Anthony LAM, Executive Deputy Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and Chairman of Q-Mark Council
Topic: Enhancing the Silver Hair Market: Insights from Q-Mark Quality Certification from Industry and Consumer Perspectives
Dr. ZENG Wei Ling, Strategic Operation Department, Deputy Director, Shenzhen Wellbeing and Wellness Group Co. Ltd.
Topic: High-Quality Development of the Bay Area Elderly Care Industry - The Greater Bay Area Elderly Care Industry Practical Experiences
Sharing from HKSTP Silver Tech Developers
- Mr. Calvin Zhang, CEO, Incus Company Limited, and
- Mr. Stanley Kwok, Innovation Consultant, Fung Fat Knitting Manufactory Limited, facilitated by
- Ms. Holy Lam, Manager, Life and Health Technology (Digital Health), Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Topic: From the Perspective of Elderly Users, What is “Quality” in Silver Tech Products?

For more details and event rundown, please visit:
https://shorturl.at/35cUh

Registration:
https://lingnan.asia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jFqvII9IHAHwRo

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