COMFORTage Ι – Research and innovation initiatives, policies and implementation of digital technologies targeting longevity

This session brings together leading clinicians, researchers, innovators, and ecosystem leaders to explore how digital transformation can truly extend healthy life years. From the clinical evidence behind digital tools in frailty and ageing care to real-world implementation in chronic disease management, the session bridges science with frontline practice. It will further examine how Digital Innovation Hubs, living labs, and social innovation ecosystems can move beyond pilot projects to become strategic infrastructures that scale impact within the silver economy. Through insights on market deployment, procurement challenges, and lessons learned from underperforming implementations, the discussion will candidly address what still holds digital longevity innovation back. A forward-looking round table will tackle ethical red lines, policy gaps, and the one critical change needed in the next five years to accelerate the impact of digital technologies on healthy ageing.

Coordinator:
George Manias

Speakers:

• Intro in longevity, Sokratis Papageorgiou 
• Contemporary challenges and developments in frailty management, Kalliopi Keramida 
• Digital Healthcare Innovation in practice, Dimitris Katehakis 
• ThessAHALL, Panagiotis Bamidis, Despoina Mantziari 
• KlikZois, Kostis Kaggelides

 

Panel Discussion

Moderator: George Manias