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Hundreds gather in Toronto to explore how technology can support older adults

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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By 2035, Canada is expected to be a "super-aged" country with one in four Canadians older than 65 years of age.

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  • By 2035, Canada is expected to be a "super-aged" country with one in four Canadians older than 65 years of age.
  • AgeTech Innovation Week will be the premiere event for technology and innovation for aging and caregiving this year.
  • Hosted by AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network, the week of in-person activities is happening Oct. 23-27, 2023 at the Hilton Toronto.
  • AgeTech Innovation Week brings together stakeholders in research, industry, government and community organizations, older adults, caregivers, future leaders and others committed to enhancing lives through technology.

Registration opens for AgeTech Innovation Week, October 23-27, 2023 in Toronto

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Registration is now open for AgeTech Innovation Week , the premiere event for technology and innovation for aging and caregiving this year.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Registration is now open for AgeTech Innovation Week , the premiere event for technology and innovation for aging and caregiving this year.
  • Hosted by AGE-WELL, this unique in-person event is happening October 23-27, 2023 at the Hilton Toronto in Toronto, Canada.
  • AgeTech Innovation Week provides ample opportunities to make connections, whether you are an employer, trainee, researcher, innovator, or looking for an AgeTech partner.
  • Sponsors of AgeTech Innovation Week include the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the National Research Council of Canada.

2022 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists Named

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today named the finalists for the 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards. The program honors and celebrates inspiring mission-driven organizations and leaders from around the globe that not only demonstrate a passion for making the world a better place, but also work tirelessly to create a positive impact in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Winners in these award categories, including the prestigious .ORG of the Year, will be announced as part of the .ORG Impact Awards celebration on November 15th.
  • Award winners will be eligible for donations up to $45,000 USD out of $105,000 in total prize awards.
  • Gravitywater.org Gravity Water turns rain into safe drinking water for schools in need around the world.
  • Foodrescuehero.org Purposefully designed to automate the time consuming and variable coordination of food recovery, Food Rescue Hero enables scalable impact on food waste, food insecurity, and climate change.

2022 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists Named

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Adult, Child, Hospital, World, Social change, Health equity, Citizens Foundation, Conservation, LSI, Technology, STEM, Climate, Social mobility, Food, MUD, Drinking water, Conditional sentence, Organization, Climate change, Social capital, Women's health, Student, Sköll, Poverty, Human–Computer Interaction Institute, Lists of disasters, PIR, Health, Goonj, Woman, Social justice, Hope, Hunger, Internet, Reward, School, Dignity, Water, Marketing, Global Volunteers, Digital divide, High-functioning autism, Quality of life, Solution, City, OIA, Social, Internet access, Residential care, Healthcare, Forestry, Toy, Tourism, Tutoring, Medicine, Drug, Birth control, Agriculture, Education, Health care, Central Texas

RESTON, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today named the finalists for the 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards. The program honors and celebrates inspiring mission-driven organizations and leaders from around the globe that not only demonstrate a passion for making the world a better place, but also work tirelessly to create a positive impact in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Winners in these award categories, including the prestigious .ORG of the Year, will be announced as part of the .ORG Impact Awards celebration on November 15th.
  • Award winners will be eligible for donations up to $45,000 USD out of $105,000 in total prize awards.
  • Gravitywater.org Gravity Water turns rain into safe drinking water for schools in need around the world.
  • Foodrescuehero.org Purposefully designed to automate the time consuming and variable coordination of food recovery, Food Rescue Hero enables scalable impact on food waste, food insecurity, and climate change.