News from the EU

The second European Summit on Innovation for Active and Healthy Ageing took place in Brussels from 5-8 December 2016

This year's event looked into how digital innovation will "Transform the future of health and care in Europe" and unveiled a shared-vision on how the Digital Single Market can turn demographic change into an opportunity for social development and economic growth in Europe.

The 2016 Summit built on the achievements of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA), the Active and Assisted Living Joint Programme with Member States (AAL JP) and the EIT-KIC on Health and Active Ageing.