The conference is hosted by the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG). Founded in 1997 and registered under Dutch law in Eindhoven, Netherlands, ISG is a non-profit membership organization that promotes design of technology and environments for independent living and social participation of older persons in good health, comfort and safety. It holds biennial international conferences, publishes the quarterly journal Gerontechnology and enjoys a collaborative relationship with the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. For information about ISG, its chapters and to join, visit www.gerontechnology.org

The historic city of Trondheim is hosting the conference on behalf of the ISG through close collaboration between the following partners:

SINTEF

SINTEF is the contract partner for ISG. SINTEF has about 2000 employees from about 75 different nations and is one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations. SINTEF delivers innovation by developing knowledge and technologies that are brought into practical use. SINTEF is a broad, multidisciplinary research organisation with international top-level expertise in the fields of technology, the natural sciences, medicine and the social sciences. SINTEF conducts contract R&D as a partner for the private and public sectors.

SINTEF's vision is Technology for a better society.

NTNU

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU is the primary Norwegian university in engineering and technology, with history back to 1910 and campuses in Trondheim, Gjøvik and Ålesund. NTNU is, however, a full range university with a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth including the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities. NTNU is Norway’s largest university with approx. 40000 students and 7000 staff members. More than 300 PhD-degrees are awarded yearly, within the fields of technology, science, arts and humanities, social and health sciences, and medicine. NTNU has a wide range of cooperation with local, regional and national industry and other stakeholders, and participates in a vast number of international projects. NTNU recognises health and welfare technology as one of its strategic areas. In this context, the university provides several different courses related to health technology. NTNU and SINTEF has a very close collaboration.

NTNU's vision is Knowledge for a better world

Trondheim Municipality

Trondheim Municipality is partner for SINTEF and NTNU in several innovation and research projects, also related to gerontechnology.

St. Olav's Hospital 

St. Olav's Hospital is the University Hospital of Trondheim. St. Olav’s hospital and NTNU is integrated. Patient treatment, research and education are integrated functions. Researchers from SINTEF also work closely with clinicians in the hospital developing new products, procedures etc.

Atlantic MICE TIBE

Atlantic MICE TIBE is a professional conference organizer (PCO). The company is a privately owned, well-established firm with over 30 years of experience in planning and staging different types of events for national and international clients. Atlantic MICE is handling practical details like registration and payment, abstract and presenter administration etc.

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