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Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2020 in Hong Kong

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The 4th International Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2020 will be held on 18-22 November 2020 in Hong Kong.

The event is organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service to promote technological application and innovation as a promising solution to enhance the quality of life of older people and persons with disabilities in both the community and institutional setting.

Attendees of Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 20 will experience cutting-edge products and services for persons with disabilities and older people. They will find mobility products, devices for persons with disabilities, assistive technology, medical equipment, home care products, daily living aids, rehabilitation products, and much more.

There will be thematic exhibition pavilions to showcase the latest innovations and ideas for better living of elderly persons and people with disabilities. Besides, an online summit will be held.

For more information, go to https://gies.hk/en.

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