EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON GERONTECHNOLOGY
Évora (Portugal)
November 28, 2025
ABOUT
In most parts of the world, over the past 50 years, socio-economic development has been accompanied by large falls in fertility and equal increases in life expectancy. This phenomenon has led to a rapidly aging population around the world.
Increasing life expectancy presents many opportunities to individuals as well as the communities they live in. Older people can contribute to society in many different ways. However, the scope of these opportunities and the contributions will depend heavily on the health of these elder. In most developed countries, elders live their last years of life in relative good health. Although it is also true that many of the elderly suffer or are at risk of suffering cognitive and physical difficulties.
In the coming years, ensuring that the elders can enjoy the best possible health conditions will be one of the biggest social challenges. Addressing this challenge will require knowledge over the elderly life, the management of this knowledge, the provision of concrete and swift responses to their problems, etc.
Technology can be leveraged for assuring an improved quality of life for the elders.
REGISTRATION
For the Eighth International Workshop on Gerontechnology, we would like to invite all interested parties to participate in this international event dedicated to research and innovation in the field of gerontology. The workshop will take place on November 28, 2025, and will feature researchers, professionals, and students who are developing relevant work at the intersection of technology and aging. To attend, you must register at the following link:
DATES
| EVENT | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Workshop | November 28, 2025 |
| Workshop Papers Submission | December 5, 2025 |
| Paper Acceptance Notifications | January 9, 2026 |
| Springer Papers Submission | February 6, 2026 |
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Enrique Moguel, University of Extremadura, Spain
Manuel Lopes, University of Évora, Portugal
José García Alosno, University of Extremadura, Spain
Lara Guedes de Pinho, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal
José Moreira, University of Évora, Portugal
Elisabete Alves, University of Évora, Portugal
César Fonseca, University of Évora, Portugal
José Alberto Parraça, University of Évora, Portugal
Jaime Alvarado Valiente, University of Extremadura, Spain
Javier Romero Álvarez, University of Extremadura, Spain
Isabel Bico, University of Évora, Portugal
Lorenzo Mariano Juárez, University of Extremadura, Spain (Nursing School)
Maria João Rente, Unidade Local de Saúde do Litoral Alentejano, EPE
Rogério Ferrinho, Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugal
Maria José Bule, University of Évora, Portugal
Isabel Nunes, ULS Loures-Odivelas
Cátia Ganito, University of Évora, Portugal
David Conde, University of Extremadura, Spain
Elisabete Alves, Comprehensive Health Research Center, Portugal
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
IWoG 2024 – November 28, Universidade de Évora – Escola Superior de Enfermagem São João de Deus
28 Nov. 2024 14:30 a.m. Portugal / 15:30 a.m. Spain
To follow the presentations virtually:
https://zoom.us/j/98737674910?pwd=V9yEXoPWR9HCMb6c7SbCOWAVM34arF.1
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Enrique Moguel, University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
Javier Romero-Álvarez, University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
Jaime Alvarado-Valiente, University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
Lara Guedes de Pinho, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
José García-Alonso, University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
César Fonseca, University of Évora, Portugal.
Manuel Murillo. University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
Javier Berrocal. University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
José Moreira, University of Évora, Portugal.
Elisabete Alves, Comprehensive Health Research Center, Portugal.
Isabel Bico, University of Évora, Portugal.
José García-Alonso. University of Extremadura, Spain (Polytechnic School).
Lorenzo Mariano Juárez. University of Extremadura, Spain (Nursing School).
Sergio Cordovilla. University of Extremadura, Spain (Nursing School).
Carlos Canal. University of Málaga, Spain.
Manuel José Lopes. University of Évora, Portugal.
Niko Mäkitalo. University of Helsinki, Finland.
César Alberto Collazos. University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.
José Parraça, University of Évora, Portugal.
Maria Margarida Goes. University of Évora, Portugal.
Julio Ariel Hurtado. University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.
Luca Foschini. University of Bologna, Italy.
Elena Navarro. University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
Javier Jaén. University of Valencia, Spain.
Ana Bravo, ULS Alentejo Central, Portugal
Pedro Parreira. Nursing School of Coimbra, Portugal.
Rogério Ferreira. Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugal.
Alejandro Rodriguez. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway.
Patricia Paderewski. University of Granada, Spain.
Francisco Luis Gutiérrez. University of Granada, Spain.
John Edison Muñoz. University of Waterloo, Canada.
Jeferson Arango. University of Caldas, Colombia.
Francisco Chávez de la O. University of Extremadura, Spain (University Centre of Merida).
Javier Corral – CénitS – COMPUTAEX, Spain.
Tania Correia, ERISA, Portugal.
Isabel Nunes, ULS Loures-Odivelas
Maria José Bule, University of Évora, Portugal.
Celso Silva, University of Évora, Portugal.
Cátia Ganito, University of Évora, Portugal.
Ana Ramos, University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Marina Murados, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Spain.
WORKSHOP PUBLICATION
We are in the process of negotiation with Springer to publish all accepted works (full and short papers) in a Springer volume as last year. This year accepted works will be published in a Springer LNBE volume. Submitted papers must be formatted in accordance to the information for Springer authors. More info here and here.
At least one author of each accepted submission must register and present the work during the corresponding session.
The following types of submissions are accepted:
- Full research papers with a maximum length of 12 pages, including references and appendices.
- Short papers and position papers with a maximum length of 6 pages, including references and appendices.
- Abstracts with a maximum length of 300 words.
To send articles, please note that LNBE follows the Reference Style Basic, Citation Style NameYear and Numbering Style ContentOnly. You can send your contributions through the following URL: Work in progress
Authors should consult Springer’s authors’ guidelines and use their proceedings templates, either for LaTeX or for Word, for the preparation of their papers. Springer encourages authors to include their ORCIDs in their papers. In addition, the corresponding author of each paper, acting on behalf of all of the authors of that paper, must complete and sign a Consent-to-Publish form, through which the copyright for their paper is transferred to Springer.
In memorian
The organizers and participants of this Workshop would like to honor the memory of our colleague David Mendes, whose work was essential to the 4IE projects, where he masterfully brought together different research groups, fostering collaboration, understanding, and friendship among researchers. Beyond his brilliant professional career, David was remarkable for his enormous human qualities, his generosity, and his ability to build sincere and lasting relationships. His legacy will live on in the projects he promoted, in the people he inspired, and in the example of dedication, empathy, and unity he set for all of us. Thank you very much for everything, David.
PARTNERS
