ISG 2027

 

Call for abstracts is open until November 30

The Call for Abstracts for the ISG Jubilee Conference 2027 is now open. This Jubilee conference offers a dedicated space for deep and intensive exploration of the subject matter. In addition to traditional presentations and papers, the program is structured to prioritize interactive discussions and workshops, panel sessions, and a dynamic exchange of ideas. We warmly invite you to submit your abstract and share your research, innovations, and experiences with the international community.

You can submit your proposal for an oral presentation or symposium and, for our Jubilee Conference, we also welcome workshop proposals, for example for forming new RDI/project consortia, developing new project ideas, or co-developing an RDI theme with international colleagues and partners. Take the opportunity to connect, collaborate and build something new for the future during the ISG Jubilee Conference 2027!

Our goal is to foster a highly collaborative environment where participants can network, challenge current paradigms, and spark new research collaborations. We invite abstract submissions that align directly with this theme and contribute fresh empirical or theoretical insights.

 

 

Abstract themes (for oral presentations)

 

1. The Art of Developing Sustainable and Just Gerontechnology

  • Ecological, social and economic sustainability in technologies for ageing societies
  • Equity, accessibility and inclusion in the development and use of gerontechnology
  • Life cycle perspectives, responsible innovation and long-term societal impacts

 

2. The Art of Ethical and Human-Centred AI in Aging People’s Everyday Life

  • Ethical questions related to digital and technological solutions in later life
  • Autonomy, privacy, safety and trust in technology-supported everyday practices
  • Ageism, power, responsibility and governance in the design and implementation of technologies

 

3.The Art of Participatory Co-creation and Lived-Experience Expertise in Gerontechnology

  • Co design and co research with aging people, carers, professionals and other stakeholders
  • Diverse methods (including artistic, cultural and creative approaches) for understanding experiences and needs of aging people
  • Participation, digital inclusion and strategies for reducing different kinds of “digital divides”

 

4.The Art and Role of Technology in Strengthening Meaningful Life and Inclusive Community

  • Technology in supporting social connections, belonging and participation
  • Identity, dignity, quality of life and meaning making in technology-rich environments
  • Approaches that acknowledge cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in later life

 

5.Advancing Future Service Ecosystems and Policy Actions through the Art of Gerontechnology

  • Emerging service models, ecosystems and collaborations around gerontechnology
  • Policy, regulation, standards and ethical frameworks shaping technological futures of ageing
  • Governance, funding and innovation practices that support fair, sustainable and context sensitive solutions

 

 

Instructions for authors (presentation type) and templates

Please indicate the preferred format of your contribution:

  • Oral Presentation
    • Your Opportunity: Share your latest findings, development initiatives, or conceptual work with an engaged international audience.
    • What You Gain: Disseminate your research results effectively, spark critical academic dialogue, and receive valuable feedback to advance your work and enhance its real-world impact.
    • Please find here Oral presentation guidelines and submission template

 

  • Symposium
    • Your Opportunity: Curate a cohesive, deep-dive session focused tightly around a specific, specialized theme within your discipline.
    • What You Gain: Establish thought leadership by bringing together a tight-knit circle of peer experts, researchers, and students to foster focused academic discourse and challenge current paradigms.
    • Please find here Symposium presentation guidelines and submission template

 

  • Interactive Workshop
    • Your Opportunity: Facilitate a hands-on, collaborative co-creation session—utilizing innovative methods like Retrospective Future Thinking—to address urgent RDI themes.
    • What You Gain: Turn ideas into action by building strong multidisciplinary consortia (researchers, companies, and the public sector), aligning with specific funding programs, and leaving with a concrete foundation for your next major project proposal.
    • Please find here Workshop presentation guidelines and submission template

 

When submitting your abstract, clearly state your choice (oral presentation, symposium or workshop) and briefly describe the aims and expected outcomes, especially if you are proposing a workshop. The scientific committee reserves the right to suggest a change of format (e.g. from oral presentation to workshop or vice versa) to best fit the overall program.

 

 

Submission Process

To submit your abstract, please go to the Gerontechnology journal submission platform.

  • Create an account if you do not already have one, ensure you register as “Author“.
  • Click “new submission” then proceed to:
    • Start – where you will select the category that you believe is most suitable for your abstract and complete the checklist.  Comments to the editor are optional and may be skipped.   
    • Upload Submission – skip this step it applies to manuscripts not abstracts and go to 
    • Metadata – here you will provide information about the author(s), provide title and upload the conference abstract you are submitting.  While language is asked about it should be noted that English is the language of the conference and that abstracts may only be submitted in English  
    • Upload Supplementary Files – skip this step and go to 
    • Confirmation, to finish your submission. 

 

 

Contact

futureproof[at]metropolia.fi