(External News) Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) - FORUM '09 Vienna
13 August 2009
Innovative ICT Solutions for Older Persons – A New Understanding
From 29 September to 1 October 2009 the first AAL FORUM will take place in the Vienna Hofburg. This kick-off event of the international conference series of the Ambient Assisted Living - Joint Programmes (AAL-JP) will serve as an information and discussion platform for stakeholders, scientists and users. The thematic priorities of the AAL FORUM 09 will be national and European AAL activities, R&D projects and economic aspects of the joint programmes, the third AAL call for proposals as well as key questions of AAL-JP.
An exhibition accompanying the conference will provide institutions, companies and projects with the opportunity to present their services and products in the field of 'active and independent ageing'. A hands-on area invites visitors to try out interactive games for the elderly. Ambient Assisted Living means life in a supportive environment. The central theme of the exhibition shall be the technical design of the home through ICT to promote independence of the elderly as well as communication with the social environment.
The AAL FORUM 09 Vienna will host an estimated 800 to 1000 experts. 150 end-users will be guided through the exhibition.
Contact:
Alexandra Kuhn
Tel: +43 1 711 62 extension 65 3104
Email: aal@bmvit.gv.at
The online registration for the AAL FORUM 09 Vienna is now open.
Source: BMVIT - Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology
