e-VITA Virtual coach

According to the United Nations, Healthy Ageing is about enjoying good health and well-being in later life, not just “adding years to our lives”. With this motto, the UN dedicated the present decade to Healthy Ageing [2021-2030] aiming to give everyone the opportunity to “add life to years”.

Longer lives are one of humanity’s greatest achievements and populations around the world are ageing at a faster pace than in the past. In an era defined by rapid advancements in science and innovation, the narrative surrounding ageing must evolve from one of limitations to boundless potential. As we navigate the complexities of an ageing population, we recognize that embracing innovative technology is not just a choice, but a necessity to empower older people to live their best lives.

This conference provides new concepts of prevention and smart living solutions to support wellbeing in later life by means of smart technology for community-dwelling older adults in Europe and Japan. It aims to serve as a platform for dialogue, exploration, and collaboration at the intersection of ageing and technology. We want to shed light on the transformative potential of innovative solutions, strategies, and approaches to ageing well showcasing our e-VITA virtual coach, developed in a joint European-Japanese cooperation project.

e-VITA is a joint European – Japanese cooperation project (2021-2024) responding to the demographic change of a worldwide ageing population. e-VITA’s aim was to design a virtual coach to support older people in remaining active and healthy in their home, providing tailored recommendations to personal needs and wishes.

As a consequence, the conference wants to continue to set the pace for international cooperation between Europe and Japan and to share the experience from our 3-years-project following a strong business case for such services in Europe, Japan, and worldwide. We want to contribute with knowledge, technology and experience to design a society that empowers individuals to lead lives rich in fulfillment, health, and independence, regardless of their age.