Sponsors & Exhibitors

Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia (https://www.unbc.ca/) is one of Canada’s best small universities. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of B.C.’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. UNBC is a university both in and for the North. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) attached to the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT). Established in 1985, its primary mandate is to position the Philippines as a premier global destination for retirees and foreign investors. By promoting a high quality of life, the PRA aims to attract foreign nationals and former Filipinos, encouraging them to make the Philippines their second home. Beyond visa processing, the agency works to integrate retirees into the local community by accrediting retirement facilities, property developers, and healthcare providers, ensuring that every resident has access to world-class service and a secure living environment.

The CIHR Institute of Aging’s (CIHR-IA) mandate is to support research, promote healthy aging and address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with aging.  By championing an inclusive approach to research excellence that considers health across the life course and addresses social and structural determinants of health, CIHR-IA funds evidence-based research that informs public policy, programs and services. IA’s mission is to advance training, research and knowledge mobilization to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of all Canadians as they age. CIHR-IA promotes the inclusion of age, aging and the role of persons with lived and living experiences and their caregivers in the entire research ecosystem.

A founding faculty in 1965, Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is a leader in education and research. Home to the Gerontology Research Centre, the Science and Technology for Aging Research Institute, and the Tong Louie Living Lab, FASS is the base for many innovative centres and institutes. Our interdisciplinary expertise in policy, governance, and technology ensures an informed approach to health and well-being; our collaborative approach sparks vibrant and inclusive communities. FASS’ flourishing intellectual community leads the way in meaning-making and solving the world’s pressing problems.

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vancouver is part of the diplomatic network of the Netherlands in Canada. Our goal is to further strengthen the already close relationship between Canada and the Netherlands, including in the field of healthcare. The Netherlands believes that people should be able to age with dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. Both the Netherlands and Canada face similar challenges related to ageing populations, workforce pressures, and rising care demands. By working together and sharing knowledge, research, and innovation, we can develop smarter, more human-centred solutions for elderly care.

The Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN) (https://www.ctaan.ca/) is a National Innovation Hub that supports aging in northern and rural communities by making technologies more accessible to older adults, caregivers, and health systems. We focus on testing, piloting, implementing, and promoting solutions tailored for northern and rural settings. Through a partnered, community-driven approach, we ensure technologies truly enable, empower, and engage those aging across the North.

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI (https://www.mdpi.com/) has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. Our 501 diverse and open access journals, including 492 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals, are supported by more than 295,000 academic experts who share our mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

The ISG Korean Chapter presents the Aging Sage Life Simulation, a gerontechnology-based program. This is an interactive, one-hour simulation guided by a gerontechnology planner. Using a life canvas that allows participants to view their life at a glance, they map their aging process, reflect on upcoming life transitions, and explore life goals and small personal aspirations. Through this process, participants consider how science, technology, and living environments may support these goals and envision possible futures. The program offers a meaningful opportunity for active and self-directed later-life planning  http://agingsage.org

The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) is a highly competitive, non-immigrant, multiple-entry visa designed to offer permanent residency to eligible foreign nationals. Known for its flexibility, the SRRV allows holders to reside in the Philippines indefinitely with multiple-entry privileges, exempting them from the annual reports and exit clearances typically required of other foreign residents. One of its most attractive features is the “Classic” scheme, which allows the required visa deposit to be converted into active investments, such as the purchase of a condominium unit or long-term property leases. This makes the SRRV not just a residency permit, but a strategic tool for foreigners looking to invest in the country’s growing real estate market.