WORKSHOP FOR BACHELOR AND MASTER STUDENTS
Economic Implications of Aging Populations on Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) - Perspectives from the Netherlands and Japan

Date: Friday, 30th August
Time: 9:00 - 13:00
Venue: NU-02A65
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Attendees:
Bachelor and Master Students
Faculty Members from: Meijo University(Japan), VU Amsterdam, and Leiden
University (NL)
Industry experts

Join workshop and Group Discussions(Use the QR Code Below to Register):
10:30 - 10:45 Group 1:"The Interplay Between Economic Growth, Aging, and SDGs:
Opportunities and Challenges", followed by a Q&A session
10:45 - 11:00 Group 2:"Innovative Solutions for Addressing Aging Challenges",followed by a Q&A session
11:00 - 11:15 Group 3:"Policy Frameworks for Promoting Sustainable Development inthe Face of Aging Societies",
followed by a Q&A session
11:15 - 11:30 Group 4:"Integrating Dutch and Japanese Perspectives on Aging and SDGsand Solutions",
followed by a Q&A session
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Goals (SDGs) - Perspectives from the Netherlands and JapanAGENDA

9:00–9:30: Guided campus tour of VU Amsterdam for all participants
9:30–9:45: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Welcome by the International Office of VU Amsterdam
Opening remarks by Professor Theo Kocken, Full Professor, School of Business and Economics,
Finance, and Chairman of Cardano Development.
9:45–09:55: Introduction to the Film "Your 100-year Life" and Presentation by Professor Theo Kockenon the Dutch perspectives on Economic Implications of Aging Populations on Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
9:55–10:05: Presentation by Professor Yuri Sadoi on Japanese perspectives on Economic Implications ofAging Populations on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
10:05–10:15: Discussion on the economic implications of aging populations and retirement systems
worldwide, based on the themes presented in the documentary.
10:15–10:30: Coffee Break and Networking Opportunity
10:30–11:30: Group Discussions among Students:
Group 1 (10:30–10:45): "The Interplay Between Economic Growth, Aging, and SDGs: Opportunities
and Challenges", followed by a Q&A session
Group 2 (10:45–11:00): "Innovative Solutions for Addressing Aging Challenges", followed by a Q&Asession
Group 3 (11:00 - 11:15): "Policy Frameworks for Promoting Sustainable Development in the Face ofAging Societies", followed by a Q&A session
Group 4 (11:15 - 11:30): "Integrating Dutch and Japanese Perspectives on Aging and SDGs andSolutions", followed by a Q&A session
11:30-11:45: Panel Discussion
Panel discussion with representatives from Meijo University (2 professors), Leiden University, VU
Amsterdam (1 Professor), and Industry Experts, focusing on integrating Dutch and Japaneseperspectives on aging and SDGs
11:45-12:00: Q&A Session
12:00 - 12:05: Closing remarks by Professor Shino Ota from Meijo University
12:05 - onwards: Networking lunch and opportunity for further discussions and interactions between
participants.

WORKSHOP FOR BACHELOR AND MASTER STUDENTS
Economic Implications of Aging Populations on Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) - Perspectives from the Netherlands and Japan

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