A two-day conference on the French Riviera promoting academic research and innovation, exploring a multifaceted approach to ageing and healthy living. Registration closes on 30 June 2025.
INNOVA — Innovative Approaches to Ageing and Well-being is an international conference held on the French Riviera on 25–26 September 2025, dedicated to promoting academic research and innovation in the fields of ageing and healthy living. Organized within the Ulysseus European University framework, the event aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by exploring ageing and well-being through multiple perspectives — including social, economic, biomedical, psychological, and public health dimensions.
Bringing together researchers, PhD candidates, and startups from the Ulysseus programme, INNOVA creates a dynamic platform to share knowledge, highlight emerging talents, and build collaborative opportunities within the Ulysseus ecosystem.
Secure your spot by 30 June!
Day 1 – September 25th
9:00 – 9:30 | Registration & Welcome coffee
9:30 – 10:00 | Welcome words
10:15 – 10:45 | Keynote address “Artificial Intelligence’s opportunities and risks for healthy lifestyles”
10:45 – 12:30 | Oral presentations & Ulysseus Start-ups pitches
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch & networking
14:00 – 14:30 | Keynote address “Technology Transfer for Ageing and Well-Being : Policies and Best Practices”
14:30 – 16:00 | Oral presentations & Ulysseus Start-ups pitches
16:00 – 16h45 | Workshop on “Negotiating industrial contracts”
Day 2 – September 26th
9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome coffee
9:10 – 9:30 | Horizon Europe Funding
9:30 – 10:00 | Keynote address “Health promoting environments”
10:00 – 11:00 | Oral presentations & Ulysseus Start-ups pitches
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break
11:30 – 12:30 | Poster session
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch & networking
14:00 – 14:30 | Keynote address “Innovative biomarkers in Ageing and Well-Being”
14:30 – 16:00 | Oral presentations & Ulysseus Start-ups pitches
16:00 – 17:00 | Poster session
