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‘Ikigai’ Author Héctor García Joins ACEID/ACP/AGen2026 Longevity Panel
Mr García will speak on the ACEID/ACP/AGen2026 panel titled ‘Longevity, Happiness, and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan and Beyond’.
James W. McNally Joins the Panel for ‘Understanding Cognitive Impairment: Placing Dementia Within a Realistic Framework’
Dr McNally has worked extensively on issues related to international ageing and changing perspectives on the role of family support in the later stages of the ageing life course.
Evangelia Chrysikou to Present ‘Designing Care Futures: Built Environments, Health Systems, and Human-Robot Cohabitation in an Ageing World’
Dr Chrysikou is the Founder/Programme Director of UCL’s MSc Healthcare Facilities, and is an awarded RIBA architect and healthcare planner who has consulted international organisations regarding accessible and inclusive design in healthcare.
Lowell Sheppard to Moderate the Panel for ‘Longevity, Happiness, and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan and Beyond’
Hector Garcia, author of “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life”, has also been chosen to discuss this topic.
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ACEID/ACP/AGen2026 Plenary Sessions to be Held at the Tokyo International Forum
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Cultural Event: Kimono Dressing Demonstration
Delegates attending AGen are invited to a special session focusing on the art of kimono dressing, featuring live demonstrations by kimono teacher Satoko Yamada.