Hi all, This is an important conference, international in tone, with significant advances in helping elderly through technology. Gene Gene Loeb, Ph.D. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Galit Nimrod <gnimrod@bgu.ac.il> Date: Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 11:49 PM Subject: FW: Save the date for ISG 2014 - The 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology in Taipei, TAIWAN To: "geneloeb@gmail.com" <geneloeb@gmail.com> *From:* ISG 2014 Organizing Committee [mailto:yzgr@saturn.yzu.edu.tw] *Sent:* Sunday, November 10, 2013 3:48 AM *To:* galit_n@zahav.net.il *Subject:* Save the date for ISG 2014 - The 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology in Taipei, TAIWAN *Importance:* High *Gerontechnology -"Designing technology and environment for independent living and social participation of older persons in good health, comfort, and safety"* Dear Colleagues, The International Society for Gerontechnology cordially invites you to submit one-page papers or symposium proposals for the 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology (ISG 2014) to be held in Taipei June 18-21, 2014. http://isg2014.org/ At this moment, we are proud to announce that ISG 2014 will offer 4 series of keynote speeches presented by 9 distinguished scholars and professionals around the world. 1. "Presidential Series: Ongoing Issues of Gerontechnology, Gerontology, and Geriatrics" featuring Alain André Franco, MD, PhD (France) and Heung Bong Cha, PhD (Korea) 1. "Meet the Grand Masters of Gerontechnology" featuring James L. Fozard, PhD (United States), Herman Bouma, PhD (The Netherlands), and Vappu Tuulikki Taipale, PhD (Finland) 1. "Gerontechnology across Cultures and Disciplines" featuring Mitsuo Nagamachi, PhD (Japan) and Chung-Kang Peng, PhD (Taiwan) 1. "Fun Interactive Technologies for Older Adults" featuring Henrik Hautop Lund, PhD (Denmark) and Eng Tat Khoo, PhD (Singapore) The important dates for submissions are: * November 15, 2013 - Deadline for symposium proposal submission * December 15, 2013 - Deadline for paper submission * February 18, 2014 - Notification of acceptance All accepted submissions will be published in the conference issue of the Gerontechnology Journal, the official journal of the International Society for Gerontechnology. Under the theme of "Cultural and Social Diversity in Gerontechnology," ISG 2014 will be organized into five tracks including Health & Self-esteem, Housing & Daily activities, Communication & Governance, Mobility & Transport, and Work & Leisure. Please visit our website for submission details. Further information is available on our website at isg2014.org. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the conference secretariat by email at isg2014.secretariat@gmail.com. Also, please forward this email to your colleagues who might be interested. Looking forward to seeing you in June, 2014! Organizing Committee The 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology -- With Sincerest Best Wishes , Gene Gene Loeb, Ph.D.