The International Istanbul initiative on Ageing (IIIA)
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and Turyak
Seniors Council Association cordially invite you to the International Istanbul
Initiative on Ageing (IIIA), October 4-6, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey!
The IIIA will bring together international leaders and
decisions makers, academia, industry and civil society to discuss the
opportunities of population ageing to inform the regions of the Middle East,
Northern Africa, Eastern Europe and neighboring countries of Turkey. In the
next decade, these regions will be highly impacted by global ageing.
The IIIA is an international platform designed to engage
delegates in proactive, innovative, and thought provoking discussions to
leverage the social and economic capital of an ageing population; critical to
ensure economic sustainability and prosperity.
Come and join the IFA and Turyak on this journey! There
are many opportunities to participate!
The conference is composed of three key elements within
the overarching theme of “Intergenerational Solidarity”.
CONGRESS
The Congress aims to gather together high-level leaders
and decision makers and foster meaningful discussions. Don’t miss your chance
to participate in our call for papers and abstracts!
The Five Foundational Plenary Sessions of the Congress
are:
1) Political Leaders Panel - Ageing in the New World
Presenting:
- H.E.
Mohamed Magariaf, President of Libya
- H.E.
Vladimir Filat, President of Moldova
- H.E.
Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, First Lady of Niger
2) Mayoral Panel - Age-Friendly Cities the Key to Sustainability
and Livability
3) Global Business (CEO) Panel - Economics of Ageing
4) World Bank Panel - Economic Prospects of Population
Ageing
5) Policy Entrepreneurs Panel - Action on Ageing
CALL FOR PAPERS: Deadline May 31, 2013
- $5,000USD
for the Best Overall Paper
- $2,000USD
for the Best Paper in each of the four themes
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Deadline May 31, 2013
For paper and abstract guidelines and themes visit the
IFA website www.ifa-fiv.org for further information.
EXPO 50+ ISTANBUL
Expo 50+ Istanbul will spark a new wave of innovation and
design to improve the quality of life of an ageing demographic!
- 10,000 square meters featuring advances in technology,
assistive devices, and innovative designs
- 400+ exhibitors
- 10,000+ individuals walking through
Expo 50+ Istanbul will also feature an “Age-friendly
Cities Zone” where cities and communities from around the world will display
their age-friendly projects and initiatives and demonstrate the benefits of
active ageing and integrating and engaging older people!
This Age-friendly Cities Zone will be the opportunity for
your age-friendly city or community to share its work and ideas, but also learn
from other communities to promote an integrated network.
Sign up for a booth at Expo 50+ Istanbul Today!
www.expo-50.com
AGE-FRIENDLY INNOVATION COMPETITION
The competition aspires to the prospective creation of
new designs and initiatives while promoting a shift in thinking that focuses on
the specific needs of an increasingly important population segment.
Here is your chance to show us what your city or
community has to offer! We want to recognize the important work of age-friendly
cities and communities from around the world; dedicated to improving the lives
of ageing residents in their community!
DEADLINE: February 28, 2013
Deadlines are close so enter the competition now!
http://www.ifa-fiv.org/ifa-activities/ifa-conferences-meetings/istanbul/age-friendly-awards-call-for-papers/
Two Categories:
Best Existing Age-Friendly Initiative or Design: $20,000
Show us your age-friendly design/initiative! Does it
integrate older adults in the community, promote inclusivity and enable through
accessible environments? Yes? We want to see you in Istanbul!
Best “Future Vision” of an Age-Friendly City or
Community: $20,000
What do you envision for your city or community as the
population ages? Do you have a plan for the ageing demographic in your city?
Join the competition and showcase what your city or community is planning!
Please visit the IFA website www.ifa-fiv.org for more
information on the International Istanbul Initiative on Ageing.
You can also subscribe to the IFA eNews for regular
updates on the International Istanbul Initiative on Ageing.
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