Demonstrating how technology can help older adults age in place
Bringing together older adults and University of Manitoba researchers, the Centre on Aging will host AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day on October 1, as part of a series of national events across seven provinces. Providing demonstrations of how technology can support older adults and showcasing aging related research, AgeTech Discovery Day also celebrates the International Day of Older Persons, recognized on October 1 by the United Nations each year.
Technology has profoundly affected our everyday lives, whether it’s completing a simple or a complex task, almost everything we do involves some kind of technology. But not all technologies and innovations, even those designed specifically for older adults, are well suited for them. By connecting with Centre on Aging Research Affiliates involved in aging and technology research, older adults can learn about how they can participate to ensure that technology is suitable for them and their lives.
AgeTech Discovery Day is expressly for older adults. This event will showcase UM Centre on Aging Research Affiliates and their technology research and allow attendees to participate in technology demonstrations. The event is free to attend, but registration is required by September 23, as space is limited. The event takes place
October 1, 2026 | 1:30–4:00 PM
Holiday Inn Winnipeg-South, 1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg
Registration and event details
The AgeTech Discovery Day was conceived by AGE-WELL, a “network that brings everyone together to develop technologies and services for healthy aging.” There are nine national events across the country in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. The purpose of the events is to build awareness of how technology can support aging in place and promote healthy aging; as well as engage older adults to participate in meaningful research.
“As the local host in Manitoba, it was a great opportunity for the Centre on Aging to be involved, particularly on International Day of Older Persons. Bringing researchers and older people together is a main goal of the Centre. Being able to convey how important it is that older people see their role in advancing technologies for them through research is critical,” shared Centre on Aging Director, Dr. Michelle Porter.
To kick off the event, Centre Research Affiliates will briefly discuss their technology related research:
As part of the AgeTech Discover Day, attendees will learn more about AGE-WELL and the AgeTech landscape and how they can contribute their lived experience to research and innovation. They can also participate in hands-on demonstrations of AgeTech innovations.
To learn more about the October 1 national events, including the Centre on Aging’s, visit AGE-WELL's website.
The AgeTech Discovery Day is partially supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Research Manitoba provided support for the UM Centre on Aging’s Winnipeg event.
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