One of the main attractions of the forthcoming AAL Forum 2018 in Bilbao/Bizkaia on 24-26 September is without doubt the chance to get to know and enjoy at first hand the cuisine that is one of the great passions of the Basque soul and of the area’s culture, and its finest calling card. Basque cuisine has long been high in the international lists, and has garnered praise from many experts and gastronomic critics all over the world. The Basque Country as a whole and Bizkaia in particular boast a range of possibilties that is among the best in Europe for its restaurants and its pintxos, which are one of the most attractive features of eating in the area. They are...Read More

On September 22, a 24-hour hackathon will be taking place in the run up to the AAL Forum 2018 in Biscay at the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao. Hack4Elder advantAGE is just one of a number of stimulating side events to be taking place alongside the main activities at this year’s forum. The 2018 hackathon is organised by the University of Deusto, an avid player on the research platform for ageing and wellbeing in Spain, and is a place for teams to step up to the challenge and come together, working late into the night designing and creating smart solutions for ageing well. Hackathon 2017 Last year’s hackathon, Hack 4 Ageing Well, saw 35 participants make their ideas a reality....Read More

Early bird and poster extensions!   The deadline to receive early bird tickets for exhibitor registration and delegate registration for the AAL Forum 2018 has been extended to 31 August! We have also extended the deadline for you to submit your poster ideas to the same date. Delegate registration Whether you’re an investor, a researcher, a developer, end-user or in the industry, you now have two more weeks to make sure you take full advantage of the early bird registration prices. Don’t miss out on this cost-effective opportunity to attend one of the largest exhibitions in the field of healthy ageing. The spectacular city of Bilbao in the heart of Biscay, Spain will be host to the 2018 AAL Forum,...Read More

There are just a few weeks to go until the  AAL Forum 2018 in Bilbao/Bizkaia (in the north of Spain) between 24 and 26 September. Information on the possibility of getting around Bizkaia easily in accessible public transport and also discovering the shopping opportunities in the province are two of the most popular searches. The truth is that Bilbao-Bizkaia stands out for having one of Spain’s best public transport system , which is totally accessible for people with reduced mobility. The system includes a modern (and very comfortable) underground network (Metro Bilbao) with its three lines covering over 50 kilometres and whose architecture will surely delight photographers.   The province also has half-a-dozen suburban railway lines that link the capital...Read More

For 2018, the AAL Forum will once again be featuring a matchmaking service to give you the chance to make even more valuable connections with fellow delegates. The matchmaking service helps organize informal meetings between participants throughout the duration of the forum, allowing you the opportunity to find quiet space and time to meet potential business and cooperation partners. Why not get involved to have your chance to strike up real collaborations across borders with those who share your common goals. Sound interesting? Here’s why we think you might want to use this service: Deployers and suppliers can meet to create opportunities to get highly innovative AAL solutions out to those who need them Companies seeking external funding can meet...Read More

Time is ticking! You have just one week left to get your hands on tickets for the AAL Forum 2018 at a reduced price whether you are an exhibitor or a delegate. Exhibitors This is an unmissable 2-day opportunity to showcase your new technological advances, innovative new products or the services you offer in the field of active ageing to potential investors, other SMEs, industry and the research community. Not only will you be exhibiting to potential investors, you will also get the chance to meet other developers, scientists, researchers and end-users, all as eager as you to share opinions and compare solutions for active ageing. You will also be free to play an active role in the programme and...Read More

The forthcoming AAL Forum 2018 will be held in Bilbao, the economic and political capital of Bizkaia, in northern Spain and within easy reach of the French border. Bizkaia is the most important, both in terms of population (with 1.15 million inhabitants) and economically, of the three provinces that make up the Basque Country or Euskadi as it is known in Basque, the region’s co-official language. In recent years, Bizkaia has been consolidated as one of the best European urban tourist destinations, both for business and leisure tourism. Along with its internationally renowned cuisine (The World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards was recently held in Bizkaia), there are the attractions of a magical landscape (much of which is still untouched) and...Read More

Poster deadline: 1 week! This is your final call for poster submissions. You have until the 17 August to submit your idea for a poster. Having your poster presented at this year’s AAL Forum is an opportunity you cannot miss. The forum is one of the largest events in the field of technology for active and healthy ageing and your poster will play an important role in driving the EU discussion on the future of digital transformation in the ageing population. Your poster will be grouped under one of three categories: Life after AAL – Ensuring AAL solutions getting to the market Business to consumer market: The silver economy dimension AAL-related eco-systems This is a great opportunity to present complex...Read More

Don’t panic – you haven’t missed out on early bird tickets for the AAL Forum 2018, but your time is running out. There’s just two weeks left for delegates and exhibitors to receive tickets at reduced prices to one of the largest exhibitions of its kind. This year’s forum is taking place in Bilbao in the heart of the Biscay region and with days packed full of interesting workshops, plenary sessions and an exhibition of products and posters planned, there is ample chance for you to network, debate and actively participate in advancing ICT technology that helps older people live longer, healthier lives. This year’s discussion will focus on how we can all age well in the digital world and...Read More

We are proud to announce that the winner of the second edition of the esteemed Smart Ageing Prize 2018 will be announced at the AAL Forum this year – and it promises to be a very exciting finish to the competition. The Smart Ageing Prize was established by the AAL Programme in collaboration with Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre to find technological products and services that help older people actively participate in a social life. This year, the AAL Forum will announce the winners of the Smart Ageing Prize during the forum’s closing ceremony, where the overall winner will be awarded a top prize of €35,000. There will also be a second-place prize and a judge’s choice prize. With the theme...Read More