Dear readers of this list,

We are pleased to announce our upcoming event, the DWIH Symposium "Innovations for an Aging Society", taking place on October 7 in Tokyo.

Germany and Japan, like many other industrialized countries, are facing significant challenges as their populations age. Japan is the world's oldest society, with almost one-third of its population aged 65 and above and over 10% already older than 80. Germany, too, is experiencing a rapid increase in the proportion of older adults, creating pressure on healthcare systems and social structures. As demographic shifts continue, innovation becomes essential to sustain quality of life, promote healthy living into old age, and ensure sustainable healthcare systems. The symposium will bring together experts from Germany and Japan to discuss innovative approaches to the challenges and opportunities of aging societies.

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 
Venue: North Annex, Keio University 
Participation Fee: Free 
Organizer: DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo) 

Further details can be found here: https://www.dwih-tokyo.org/en/event/innovations-for-an-aging-society/

Please register here: https://www.daad.de/surveys/819474?lang=en

We would be grateful if you could share this information within your networks and with anyone who might be interested.

Thank you very much for your attention.

 

 

Dr. Markus Heckel

Deputy Director, DAAD Tokyo Office

Head of Programs, German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo  

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Akasaka 7-5-56, Minato-ku, 107-0052 Tokyo, Japan