TLDR: A leading AI expert and futurist, David Lindeman, is set to provide key insights at the Global Ageing Network Summit on November 1, 2025. The summit will focus on how artificial intelligence and robotics are poised to revolutionize elder care, promising advancements in cognitive support, operational efficiency, and enhanced engagement for older adults. Discussions will also cover the international landscape of technology adoption and the challenges faced in integrating these innovations.
The Global Ageing Network Summit: Innovation in Aged Care, scheduled for November 1, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, will feature prominent discussions on the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics on elder care. David Lindeman, Executive Director of CITRIS Health, a University of California research center, is slated to moderate a pivotal session on ‘Emerging Technology Solutions,’ where he will underscore AI’s role as a ‘game-changer’ for aged care providers and older adults.
Lindeman, whose work at CITRIS Health focuses heavily on data science and AI to benefit older adults, providers, and policymakers, anticipates that AI will drive transformative changes in the coming years. He highlights the emergence of low-cost, software-driven AI solutions that are already making significant strides in areas such as translation, predictive analytics, and the development of personalized care plans. These advancements are expected to boost efficiency in care delivery, allowing more time for direct individual care, and empower older adults by involving them more actively in decision-making processes through AI-based engagement programs.
The summit, held in conjunction with the LeadingAge Annual Meeting, will delve into technology’s critical role in addressing the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapidly growing global older adult population. Lindeman’s insights will draw from his extensive international work, including collaborations in Germany, Denmark, and China, as well as with Silicon Valley companies and AgeTech Collaborative startups.
Discussions will also cover the varied international landscape of technology adoption in aged care. Lindeman notes that the integration of new technologies is influenced by factors such as digital access, technological sophistication, affordability, and national policies and regulations concerning AI and data science. While countries like the United States are at the forefront, sophisticated solutions are also being implemented in regions across both Western and Eastern hemispheres, with nations like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan utilizing diverse technologies tailored to their specific needs. Key challenges often revolve around privacy, security, and rigorous data management protocols, which can be more stringent in some countries than in the U.S.
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The overarching goal of the panel and the summit’s technology emphasis is to showcase successful applications of technology that benefit older adults globally. It aims to highlight the immense opportunities presented by AI-based programs while also identifying and addressing the issues that must be carefully managed as these technologies become more integrated into aged care systems. The program will focus on proven problem-based technology solutions and look ahead to how AI can further transform service provision and enhance the empowerment of older adults.
