During a full week of engaging panel discussions, GCOA brought together experts from across sectors to talk about the most critical priorities and exciting developments in information and communications technologies that serve older adults. As part of the Special Track on ICTs and Older Persons, GCOA and WSIS established a special prize in 2021 entitled the WSIS Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize, focused on ICTs that specifically address the needs of people 60+ to achieve and sustain an active and engaged life as they age.

WSIS and GCOA also co-organized a virtual hackathon, Ageing Better With ICTs. Participating teams from more than 50 countries developed ideas and demonstrated proof of concept in one of four challenge areas: Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline, Frailty, Transportation and Mobility, and Financial Tools for Longevity.

Click here for more information and to watch the announcement of the winners of the Special Prize and the Ageing Better With ICTs Hackathon at the High-Level Dialogue: Ageing in a Digital World.