Smart Ageing Transformation, Entrepreneurial Capability Development & Economic Renewal Strategies
Venue: Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu-Kenya
Date: 27th - 1st August 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Embrace the opportunities of an ageing population with this program on smart ageing transformation, entrepreneurial capability development, and economic renewal strategies. Participants will explore how to support older adults in remaining active, productive, and engaged through entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and age‑friendly policies. The curriculum covers the silver economy, age‑friendly design, entrepreneurship for seniors, and strategies for economic renewal. Through case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will learn to develop programs and policies that harness the potential of older populations. This program is ideal for policymakers, economic development professionals, and leaders in ageing services.
Objectives
- Understand the demographic shift and its economic implications
- Identify opportunities in the silver economy (products, services, markets)
- Develop programs that support entrepreneurship among older adults
- Design age‑friendly workplaces and communities
- Promote lifelong learning and skill development for seniors
- Foster intergenerational collaboration and knowledge transfer
- Create policies that enable economic participation of older adults
- Measure the economic contribution of older populations
- Build partnerships for smart ageing initiatives
Target Audience
- Government policymakers and planners
- Economic development agencies
- Ageing and social services organizations
- Entrepreneurship support organizations
- Corporate leaders addressing workforce ageing
- Academics and researchers in ageing
- Anyone involved in ageing‑related initiatives
Methodology
- Demographic trend analysis workshops
- Silver economy opportunity identification
- Entrepreneurship program design sessions
- Age‑friendly design thinking exercises
- Policy development simulations
- Case study analyses of successful ageing initiatives
- Peer sharing of strategies
