Core Themes and Call for Papers Tracks
This symposium focuses on issues related to aging society, adult education, employment transition, health and well-being, and technology application. Graduate students, scholars, and practitioners are welcome to submit papers. The submission topics are as follows:
Track 1
Boundaryless Learning and Lifelong Competency Development
Research related to Adult education, lifelong learning, senior learning, the third age, digital learning, intergenerational learning, upskilling, and competency empowerment.
Track 2
Senior Labor and Career Transition
Research related to Middle-aged and older employment, re-employment, retirement preparation, second careers, flexible working, mature talent development, age-friendly workplaces, and labor policies.
Track 3
Well-being, Health Support, and Social Participation
Research related to Healthy aging, long-term care, disability prevention, social prescribing, community care, family caregiver support, mental health, social connectedness, and senior social participation.
Track 4
Aging Society and Mature Workplace Innovation
Research related to Gerontechnology, smart care, service design, AI and digital applications, public-private partnerships (PPP), university-industry collaboration, social innovation, and senior innovation ecosystems.
