Digital Skills Training and Older Adults: A Townhall Event!

Schedule

Mon Nov 03 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

180 Bloor West | Toronto, ON

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Discover how digital skills can empower older adults: come connect, share ideas, and enjoy a free community townhall with lunch provided!
About this Event

Join us for a collaborative townhall focused on digital skills training for older adults. This free, half-day knowledge-sharing event brings together researchers, community organizations, industry leaders, and policy experts to discuss current challenges, promising practices, and partnership opportunities.

Through short talks, breakout discussions, and networking, participants will:

  • Learn about findings from a new working paper on digital skills and older adults.
  • Hear from leaders in research, technology, and community organizations.
  • Share ideas on collaborations, training initiatives, and funding opportunities.
  • Contribute to shaping future directions for digital literacy programming.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided!


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration | Coffee | Light Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome Remarks & Overview of the Working Paper
Host: Dr. Brian Detlor and Dr. Mariam Munawar
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Guest Speaker Presentations (Short Talks)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:55 PM
Reports from the Breakout Sessions & Open Discussion
🕑: 12:55 PM
Concluding Remarks
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180 Bloor West, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada

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