Press release
11 August 2023
"The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023"
Sustainable Strategies for Development of Golden Age Economy
Smart Ageing "Healthcare, Food, Housing and Transport" Products and Services
The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023" is being held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai from 11 to 13 August. With the theme of "Transform with Agility", the event is aimed at promoting cross-sector and cross-generation collaboration among public and private sectors, the community, the academia as well as the research field. The event gathers the latest technology, products and services for golden agers, with 130 booths showcasing thousands of cutting-edge healthcare products, smart ageing technology, financial and trust services as well as retirement living plans from all over the world, to provide a one-stop life experience of stylish smart ageing on "healthcare, food, housing and transport", to comprehensively promote elderly care and related industries as well as to push forward the development of smart ageing city in Asia (including Greater China).
Today on 11 August, Founder and Chair of the Golden Age Foundation Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG kicked off the event together with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare Mr. Sun Yuk-han, Dr. Karoline SCHMID, Chief, Population Division (Ageing), DESA, United Nations, Dr LEONG Che-hung, GBS, JP, Former Chairman of Elderly Commission and Mr CHUA Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Mrs YUNG said that this event was not only hailed as the most impactful forum for thought leadership and good practices, but it also provided significant networking and partnership opportunities for participants from China, Asia, and other parts of the world. Mr SUN Yuk-han, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, delivered a speech and wished the "8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023" a great success as always. Mr SUN expressed that along with the ageing of Hong Kong’s population, demand for elderly care was increasing. Technology and innovation were essential for solving the problem of population ageing. Other places could refer to Hong Kong’s experiences in utilizing technology and innovation to cope with population ageing, which made Hong Kong a leader not only as a financial and trade metropolis but also in the social welfare sector. Dr Karoline SCHMID, Chief, Fertility and Population Ageing Section at Population Division, DESA, United Nations, indicated that allowing the elderly to participate in community improvement through elderly-friendly living arrangements was one of the innovative ways to drive and reform the community. To drive innovation and reform, it required data as well as forward-looking strategies. Dr Karoline SCHMID urged local governments around the world to lay the ground work properly to prepare for the vigorous development of the elderly market.
The Focus on Seven Smart Ageing Topics and the Advocacy of Comprehensive Strategies for Golden Age Economy
According to the population projection of the Census and Statistics Department, the proportion of population aged 65 and above will gradually rise from 20.8% in 2022 to 25.3% in 2028. The continuous increase in the number of elderly people will boost demand for various elderly care and medical services. However, ageing also brings many opportunities. As a cross-sector innovative collaboration platform, the Golden Age Foundation not only plays a leading role in innovative thinking to actively respond to the challenges brought about by population ageing, but also utilizes the chance to promote and facilitate the new golden age economy to turn crises into opportunities.
The Golden Age Foundation has invited industry pioneers, experts and government officials to communicate, explain and respond to the needs of an ageing society in the summit on seven hot topics of smart ageing, including the golden age economy (business and finance), the sustainable development of healthcare professionals, smart ageing technology, elderly diet as well as elderly services, elderly housing and elderly care in the Greater Bay Area. They will also share their visions and insights on the promotion of smart ageing reforms and highlight the great opportunities the latest technological developments bring to the promotion and reform of the smart ageing concept.
Don’t miss this great annual event in the smart ageing industry –
"The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023"
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The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit (2023) |
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11-13 August, 2023 (Friday to Sunday) |
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Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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About the Golden Age Foundation:
The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is a multi-sector platform that fosters the development of smart ageing cities in Asia. By generating innovative ideas that bring positive impact to society and developing the golden age movement with creative events and training programmes, GAF empowers golden agers – individuals aged 45 and above – to continue to contribute to society and lead purpose-driven lives.
The Golden Age Expo and Summit is the first reformational event and interactive collaboration platform in Hong Kong to promote discussions on population ageing topics. The event gathers the latest technology as well as innovative products and services for golden agers and brings together influential thinkers and leaders from different sectors at home and abroad to share innovative ageing-related ideas and experiences. Launched for the first time in 2016, the expo and summit advocates the joint efforts of different sectors to promote the development of ageing-related activities, to encourage golden agers to become the driving force of innovation in the society and to push forward the development of smart ageing city in Asia (including Greater China).
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Photo 1: Today on 11 August, Founder and Chair of the Golden Age Foundation Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG (first right) kicks off the event together with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare Mr. Sun Yuk-han (middle), Dr. Karoline SCHMID, Chief, Population Division (Ageing), DESA, United Nations (second right), Dr LEONG Che-hung, GBS, JP (second left), Former Chairman of Elderly Commission and Mr CHUA Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (first left). |
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Photo 2: Founder and Chair of the Golden Age Foundation Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG (left) joins hands with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare Mr. Sun Yuk-han (right) to visit the exhibition to experience the future of ageing in person and view the latest products and solutions in the industry and network. |
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Photo 3: Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG, Founder & Chair, Golden Age Foundation (fifth right) together with Dr. Karoline SCHMID, Chief, Population Division (Ageing), DESA, United Nations (sixth right) , Dr LEONG Che-hung, GBS, JP, Former Chairman of Elderly Commission (second left), Mr CHUA Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (second right), Mr James CHAN Yum-min, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Hong Kong Housing Society (third left), Ar Donald CHOI Wun-hing, JP, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chinachem Group (fourth right), Mr KUOK Hoi-sang, MH, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevalier Group (fourth left), Mr Wilson TANG, Chief Executive, BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (third right), Mr Kenneth CHAN Chi-yuk, Chairman, The Elderly Services Association of Hong Kong (first left), The Hon CHEUNG Kin-chung Matthew, GBM, GBS, JP, Former Chief Secretary for Administration (fifth left), and Dr. Bernard CHAN Pak-li, JP, Under Secy for Commerce & Econ Dev (first right) attend the Expo. |
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Photo 4 to 6: The Secretary for Labour and Welfare Mr. Sun Yuk-han attends the first summit with Dr. Karoline SCHMID, Chief, Fertility and Population Ageing Section at Population Division, DESA, United Nations, CHUA Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and Mrs. YUNG. to share their perspectives on “Transform with Agility”. |
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Photo 7: Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG, Founder & Chair, Golden Age Foundation said that this event was not only hailed as the most impactful forum for thought leadership and good practices, but it also provided significant networking and partnership opportunities for participants from China, Asia, and other parts of the world. |
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Photo 8: Guests attend "The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023" Opening Ceremony. |