International Gerontechnology Expo and Forum 2017
9 November 2017. KINTEX, Illsan, South Korea
Gerontechnology in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution

Day1: 9 November / Room 205 |
Co-Chair: Ye-Jong Lee, Ph.D. (Professor, Gimcheon University) |
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1230 - 1500 |
Session 1 AI & Robotics |
Chair: Shin-Young Kim, Ph.D. (Professor, Hanyang cyber University) |
Keynote Speech: The Present and Future of Robotics for Mature Adults |
Henning Boje Andersen, Professor (Technical University of Denmark) |
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Presentation 1: Use of the Robot Parlo in Daycare Services |
Takewuchi Hirosi (Inseac Ltd.ceo) |
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Presentation 2: Characteristics of and Expectations for the Robot KABO CHAN Regarding Conversations with Old Individuals |
Ki-woong Lim President (Lundal UDC Co. Ltd) |
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Presentation 3: The Smart Home Robot’s IJini’s companion service |
Denny Kim (INNOPLAYLAB) |
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Presentation 4: Features and Life Innovation of Therapy Robot Paro |
Takanori Shibata, Ph.D. (Sakabe Hokuto (KOWA COMPANY LTD)) |
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Discussion |
- Myunshin Hong Ph.D.(President, Aging Communication Center) - Sasaki Noriko President (Institute of SeniorCare) - Hyun-Sook Hwang (Heewonvil Co. Ltd) |
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1500 - 1530 |
Break |
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1530 - 1800 |
Session 2: Healthcare ] |
Chair: Jeung-Kun, Kim Ph.D. (Professor, Kangnam University) |
Keynote Speech: Cutting-Edge Technlogies and their Global Importance for Old Individuals' Economic, Political, and Social Participation with a Focus on Healthcare |
Li Zhou (Officer, UN Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific) |
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Presentation 1: Smart Wellness O2O Service of HILARIS - New Healthcare Paradigm |
Seung-hun Park, Ph.D. (Chairman, Hilaris Inc.) |
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Presentation 4: Experiences about the Enhancement of Senior Citizens’ Institutions by Current Technologies |
Chong-min Yi (Konkuk University THE CLASSIC 500) |
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Presentation 3: The Characteristics and Realization of a Sleep Monitoring System for Senior Care |
Timo Atittokoski (Emfit. Ltd.) |
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Presentation 4: Effects of and Expectations about Smart-Glove Robotics-Based Rehabilitation |
Hyoseok Yi, Ph.D. (Neofect) |
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Presentation 5: SK Silver Safty&Care Service |
Sung-Bong Cho(SK Telink CO, LTD) |
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Discussion |
Paul Held.(Innovation in Learning Institute) Youn-Kye Jeoung, Ph.D. (Seojeong College) |
Day2: 10 November / Room 204 |
Moderator: Jun-Young Lee, Ph.D. (manager, Anyang Silver Forum) |
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1000 - 1230 |
Session 3 : S3: Mobility & Human Interfaces |
Chair: Duk-Young Jung, Ph.D.(Seongnam Senior Experience Complex) |
Keynote Speech: The Present and Future of Autonomous Vehicles for Senior Citizens |
Won-Yong Cha, Ph.D (President, Aspec Technical Instite) |
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Presentation 1: The Development of and Expectations on Musculature-Supporting Wheelchairs for Old Individuals |
Eung-Pyo Hong, Ph.D. (Senior researcher, Korea Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Engineering Center) |
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Presentation 2: Features and Effects of Movement-Balance-Maintaining Rehabilitation Equipment for Mature Adults |
Kwang-Wook Jung, Ph.D. (Man&tel) |
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Presentation 3: Characteristics and Application Plans for Image-based Soft Touch Interface |
Suwoong Lee Ph.D (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology |
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Presentation 4: Driving Simulations for Senior Citizens – Their Realization and Experiences |
Se-Jin Park, Ph.D. (Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science) |
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Discussion |
- Myung-Joon Lim (National Rehabilitation Center) - Tak-Whan.Kim Ceo (DAYSTONE CORP) |
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1230 - 1330 |
Break |
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1330 - 1600 |
Session 4 : S4: Home Life & Culture |
Chair: Byung-ik Kang, Ph.D (Professor, Konyang University Department of Medical IT) |
Keynote Speech: Gerontechnology and the Social Equality of Senior Citizens |
Sebastian Merkel (Institute for Work and Technology) |
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Presentation 1: Skylar suite! senior care reinvented / Monitoring and caregiver Application for home care |
Aakash K. Agarwal Founder (Skylar Technologies, Inc.) / Dong-sun Kim Ph.D. (Joincare CEO) |
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Presentation 2: The Design of Online Education for Old Individuals |
Paul Held, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Innovation in Learning Institute |
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Presentation 3: Environmental Control of Old Individuals’ Health Monitoring – Characteristics and Expectations |
JUN-Young Lee (Furnistem Co,. Ltd) |
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Presentation 2: The Value of Services through High-Tech Implementations in a Rehabilitation Clinic |
Deuk-Jin Kim, president (Heeyeon Hospital) |
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Discussion |
- Jeong-Hyeun Ko, senior researcher.(National Information Society Agency) - Sang-Byeong Kim, Ceo. (Jeong Nam Jin Lohas town, Landlovers) - Ho-Gap Lee, Ph.D. (Directorm Heritage) |
Day2: 10 November / Room 204 |
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16:30 - 18:00 |
Moderator: Dong-Sun Kim, Ph.D. (CEO, Joincare Research) |
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Opening Speech |
Woo-Joung Shim, Ph.D.(President, KAPASS) |
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Laudatios |
Ki-Hyang Kim, Ph.D. (Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Support Center for Senior-Friendly Industry, Ministry of Health and Welfare) |
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Forum |
Chair : Yeong-Ran Park, Ph.D. (Professor, Kangnam University, Department of Silver Industry |
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Keynote : |
William Kearns President, International Society for Gerontechnology. |
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Propose 1 : |
Yeh-Liang Hsu, President, ISG Sinophone Chapter. (Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department & Director, Gerontechnology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan; Editor-in-Chief, Gerontechnology) |
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Propose 2 : |
Woo-Joung Shim, Ph.D. (President, KAPASS) | |
Discussion |
Speakers |
Day2: 10 November / Room 204 |
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18:30 - 20:00 |
Moderator |
Dong-Sun Kim, Ph.D. (CEO, Joincare Research) |
Opening Speech |
Woo-Joung Shim, Ph.D.(President, KAPASS) |
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Laudatios |
William Kearns President, International Society for Gerontechnology. |
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welcome adress |
1. Byung-ik Kang, Ph.D (Professor, Konyang University Department of Medical IT) 2. Yeong-Ran Park, Ph.D. (Professor, Kangnam University, Department of Silver Industry) |
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Dinner |
Show: Korean culture Promote friendly relations: participants |