Wednesday, March 14
| Time | Activity |
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| All Day | Conference check-in at host hotel ANA Tokyo Hotel |
| 6:30PM-8:30PM | Welcome Party, Sponsored by Nikkei Buffet dinner and drinks ANA Tokyo Hotel Remarks by: Ryoki Sugita, President, Nikkei William D. Novelli, CEO, AARP Acknowledgment of distinguished guests Welcome by the Honorable J. Thomas Schieffer, U.S. Ambassador to Japan |
Thursday, March 15
All events on Thursday will be at the United Nations University.
| Time | Activity |
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| 9:00AM-10:45AM | Introduction and Plenary Session (U Thant Hall)
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| 11:00AM-12:00PM | Challenges and Opportunities of Aging – Asian Perspective Moderated by Jennie Chin Hansen, President-Elect, AARP Board of Directors
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| 12:00PM-1:50PM | Buffet Luncheon with Keynote Speaker & Technology Demonstration, Reception Hall
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| 2:00PM-3:30PM | Workshops 1 and 2 (concurrent) Workshop 1: "Families and Communities: Innovative Approaches To Traditional Support Systems" (Committee Rooms 2 & 3) Description: This workshop will examine how changes in traditional family structures are impacting the lives of older people in Asian countries. Experts from China, India, Japan, and Korea will explain how each of their societies is confronting these changes and adapting. Particular emphasis will be placed on how community and grass-roots organizations can assist older people and their families given the pressures of smaller family sizes, urbanization, and rapid economic and social change. Moderator: Ms. Mariko Bando, Professor and Vice President, Showa Women’s University, Japan Chairman: Mr. Zuo Xuejin, Vice President of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Panelists:
Workshop 2: "Shared Responsibility for Retirement Income: the State, Employer and Individual" (Elizabeth Rose Hall) Description:This panel discussion will examine the “three pillars” of retirement income planning and the important role of the individual, state, and employer in insuring adequate retirement income and a dignified life for retirees throughout Asia and North America. Experts from China, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States will explain the differences and similarities in retirement income plans in their countries. Moderator: Mr. Jon Dauphiné, Director, Economic Security Strategy, AARP, presentation  Chairman: Mr. Zhang Kaiti, Director, China Research Center on Aging, CNCA Panelists:
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| 3:45PM-5:15PM | Workshops 3 and 4 (concurrent) Workshop 3: "Tapping the Vast Human Capital of Older Workers" (Committee Rooms 2 and 3) Description:This workshop will discuss the role of older workers in labor markets as societies age and, in many cases, labor forces and populations begin to decline. Companies and governments are increasingly becoming aware of the value and contributions older workers can make and are changing policy and practices to accommodate older workers. Experts from Australia, Japan, India, and the United States will examine the future role of older workers in the region. Moderator: Mark Keese, Senior Economist, Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, OECD Chairwoman: Ms. Diana Crossan, Retirement Commissioner, New Zealand, presentation
Workshop 4: "Creating and Strengthening Aging NGOs in Asia" (Elizabeth Rose Hall) Description:This panel discussion will focus on the increasing importance of NGOs in organizing and providing services to older people in Asia. NGOs can often fill a void left when individuals, governments, or the private sector cannot satisfy the needs or aspirations of older citizens. NGO leaders from China, India, Japan, and the United States will examine how the NGO sector can be strengthened in Asia. Moderator: Ms. Line Vreven, Director, International Affairs, AARP Chairman: Mr. Moneer Alam, Professor, Institute of Economic Growth Panelists:
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| 6:00PM-8:00PM | Buffet Dinner and Cocktails, Elizabeth Rose Conference Hall Introduction by Yash Aggarwal, Board of Directors, AARP Brief Remarks by Mr. Oh Jong-nam, CEO of iGEM Consulting, Professor at Waseda University, and former IMF Executive Director for Asia "Asia's Demographic Challenges"
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Friday, March 16
| Time | Activity |
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| 9:30AM-11:00AM | Workshops 5 and 6 (concurrent) Workshop 5: "Insuring Access and Affordability of Healthcare" (Committee Rooms 2 & 3) Description:This workshop will examine how Asian societies are confronting the challenges of providing healthcare to rapidly growing numbers of older citizens. Experts from China, India, Japan, and the United States will discuss the diverse challenges facing their societies and how lessons learned in some countries might make relevance for others throughout the region. Moderator: Mr. Victor Mallet, Editor for Asia, The Financial Times Chairman: Ms. Ann Pil-Joon, former Minister of Health and Welfare, South Korea Panelists:
Workshop 6: "The Gold Power of the 50 Plus Market" (Elizabeth Rose Hall) Description:Globally, and especially in Asia, older consumers are becoming a powerful and prosperous market for new goods and services. This workshop brings together experts in this sector from India, Japan, and the United States to discuss how companies can profit by serving the 50-plus market and how older consumers can defend and protect their rights in the marketplace. Moderator: Mr. Kunio Saijo, Editor, Nikkei Chairman: Mr. Taneo Nakamura, Chairman, Japan Department Stores Association Panelists:
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| 11:15AM-1:00PM | Closing Plenary Session (Elizabeth Rose Conference Hall)
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