An ad hoc committee will organize presentations and discussion on the changing demographics in the United States and elsewhere as the focal point of the winter (February 28-29, 2012) meeting of the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR). The event, which is planned to be held in conjunction with and to inform the GUIRR meeting, will consider how a growing number of elderly citizens will impact society and how government agencies, academic researchers in social sciences as well as science and engineering, and corporate entities can work together in the development of technology and policy to manage, address, and mitigate some of the anticipated challenges of an aging society.
At the meeting, Roundtable members will discuss innovative technologies that can help people live independently for longer periods -- a showcase of technology solutions that are currently in development and also possible new R&D opportunities that can benefit by tri-sector collaboration and public-private partnership. Needs of specific sectors (the healthcare sector, for example, with the need to train more specialists in geriatrics) in preparation for the shifting demographics will also be considered.
A brief, individually-authored meeting summary will be issued.