Media Announcement
World Ageing Festival 2024 Announces Distinguished Line-up of Speakers
and Topics on Ageing
11 April 2024, Singapore – The World Ageing Festival 2024, Asia's premier platform forthe ageing industry, is pleased to announce its distinguished line-up of speakers and topics
for the highly anticipated 15th Ageing Asia Innovation Forum & Exhibition. Scheduledfrom May 8th to 9th, the event will take place at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Expo &Convention Centre, Hall C.
With the theme "Redefining Care: Activating Communities of the Future", this year's
festival promises to be an unparalleled gathering of experts, thought leaders, and innovators
committed to addressing the evolving needs of aging populations in the region. The focus
will center on integrating seniors into community living, cultivating environments that actively
engage them, and ensuring their ongoing vitality and contributions to society.
The event is co-organised by The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), andsupported by global partners including The Ngee Ann Kongsi (Singapore), alphind
healthcare (USA), idsMED Group, iAgeHealth (Australia), Eksobionics (Singapore), Lien
Foundation (Singapore), BTL (Singapore), National Innovation Center for Ageing (UK),Global Centre of Modern Ageing (Australia), The Life Celebrant (Singapore), Living Best
(Japan) and Healthbanks Biotech Inc. (USA).
Among the esteemed speakers slated to share their insights and expertise include:
1. Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, CEO, Agency of Integrated Care (AIC), Singapore
Topic: Future of Community Care in Singapore
2. Mr Stefan Ege, Head of Projects and Strategy, City of Zurich, Department of Healthand the Environment, Switzerland
Topic: Future of assisted living in Zurich: trends and innovations in design andoperational model; Challenges and opportunities in elderly care in Switzerland
3. Dr Masaharu Sakoh, Director, Oizumi Gakuen Multi-Facility, Nerima Ken-ikukai
Hospital, Japan
Topic: The aggressive rehabilitation model that merges healthcare, community careand city infrastructure; Transformational shifts in health longevity trends that will
shape the future of ageing in 2030
4. Mr Shigeru Ando, Corporate Director and Executive Officer, CFO and CBDO,SOMPOCareInc.,
Japan
Topic: Global strategy and strategic alliance initiatives
5. Mr Martyn Craddock, CEO, United St. Saviour’s Charity, United Kingdom
Topic: Reimagining urban ageing: Creating vibrant, intergenerational communities incity centres
6. Dr Maliki, Deputy Minister for Population and Manpower, Ministry of National
Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS),
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Topic: Indonesia’s long-term care economy plan
7. Dr The Honourable Lam Ching-choi, SBS, JP, Member of the Executive Council,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, The People’s Republic of China, CEO,HavenofHopeChristianService,HongKongSAR
China
Topic: Welcoming remarks to by Ageing Asia Global Ageing Influencer (SpecialRecognition) Lifetime Award Recipient in 2019
8. Ms Grace Chan, Business Director International Vice President, Hong Kong Councilof Social Services (HKCSS) International Federation on Ageing, Hong Kong SAR
China
Topic: Future of the age of rising female longevity: Challenges, aspirations, andevolutions / Country policy update presentation: Hong Kong SAR
9. Dr Jun Sasaki, Founder & Chairman, Yushoukai Medical Corporation, Japan
Topic: Future of Healthcare in the Community; transformational shifts in healthlongevity trends that will shape the future of ageing in 2030; update on Noto
Peninsular Earthquake Coordination Efforts for Seniors
10. Mr Tom Symondson, CEO, Aged & Community Care Providers Association, Australia
Topic: Driving change: Strategies for advocacy and cross-sectoral collaboration inaged care
11. MsCamilla
Rowland,
CEO,
Palliative
Care
Australia,
Australia
Topic: Advancing palliative care in Australia’s aged care sector: Standards, training,and educational strategies
12. Professor Lee Chien Earn, Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System),
SingHealth,Singapore
Topic: Transformational shifts in health longevity trends that will shape the future ofageing in 2030
13. Prof Lee Kheng Hock, Senior Consultant, Deputy CEO (Education and CommunityPartnerships),
SingHealthCommunity
Hospitals,Singapore
Topic: Understanding the benefits of social prescriptions for healthy ageing
14. Mr Bryan Wong, Head of Charities (Positive Ageing & Elderly Care), The Hong Kong
Jockey Club, Hong Kong SAR China
Topic: Future of health longevity, policy innovation and community activation
15. Dr Jennifer Lee, Chairperson, Programme Advisory Committee, Gerontology
Programmes, SUSS Former Chairperson, Agency for Integrated Care, SingaporeTopic: Transformational shifts in healthcare longevity trends that will shape the futureof ageing in 2030
16. A/Prof Dr Carol Ma, Head of Gerontology Programme, Senior Fellow, Experiential
Learning, SUSS, Singapore
Topic: Digital Inclusion for Seniors
17. Dr Kelvin Tan, Head of Programme, Applied Ageing Studies, Snr Lecturer &Mentor/Domain Expert, Gerontology and Innovation Programmes, SUSS, Singapore
Topic: Community policing: Securing the older persons in the digital age

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A member of Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE) and Singapore Business Federation (SBF)In addition to these distinguished speakers, World Ageing Festival is honored to announce
that the Guest-of-Honor for the Festival will be Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social andFamily Development, Second Minister for Health, Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs,
Republic of Singapore, who will deliver an opening address.
Ms. Janice Chia, Founder & Managing Director of Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, said, “Theparticipation of these esteemed speakers and our expanding global attendee base highlights
the importance of our Festival in facilitating impactful discussions and initiatives on ageingrelated matters and the rising importance of the silver economy for both social and economic
agendas between private and public sectors. We are confident that their shared insights andnetworking opportunities during the event will serve as catalysts for innovative solutions andpartnerships, fostering active collaboration throughout the region.”
For more information about the conference, including registration details and the full agenda,
please visit https://www.worldageingfestival.com/###
Note to Editors:
For more information or to request an interview with any of the speakers, please contact FlorenceFang Florence.fang@flamecomms.com or Dominic Foong at dominic@flamecomms.com. Highresolution images and speaker bios are available upon request.

About the Organisers
Ageing Asia Pte Ltd
Ageing Asia is Asia Pacific’s first industry alliance on the business of ageing. We are anindependent network and social enterprise that seeks to unite business, government,community leaders and the media, to drive change for APAC’s ageing landscape. Our vision
is to lead an advocacy and educational role in improving quality and standards of eldercare,nurture partnerships and curate development of solutions that address the new opportunities
and market demands of the ageing baby boomer population. Ageing Asia is a member of theSingapore Business Federation. For more information on Ageing Asia, please visit
www.ageingasia.com.
Media Contacts
Florence Fang
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E-mail: florence.fang@flamecomms.com

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