OCTOBER 22, 2025
A unique study tour to discover Ageing Well and Silver Economy is organized as part of the Festival
Unlike any other country, France is converting the challenges of population ageing into opportunities for renewed socioeconomic growth.
- V.I.P. attendance to the SilverEco International Festival and Awards
- Site visits to innovative French organizations in ageing
- Become familiar with the technological solutions developed in leading French care organizations
- Discover the main actors behind France’s silver economy model
- Create and streghten ties with leaderships from all around the world
- Private bus transportation for the entire tour
- Tour completely in english
Organized in partnership with
Register for the Study Tour here!
This study Tour is free of charge and reserved for Awards Candidates and Partners of the Festival
The number of places is limited : register quickly
Ageing Well and Silver Economy Sudy Tour : Pre-agenda & Visit Program
OCTOBER 22, 2025
DISCOVER A RICH INTERNATIONAL SILVER ECO ECOSYSTEM IN REGION SUD
Make the most of your visit to the Silver Economy Festival by taking part in this roadshow dedicated to the Silver Economy sector in the SOUTHEAST REGION OF FRANCE
- 8:30-9AM // Pick up at the Cannes Palais des Festivals. Transfer to Sophia Antipolis.
- 9-9 :30AM // Welcome breakfast at Sophia Antipolis.
- 9:30-9 :45AM // Presentation of Sophia-Antipolis, the main technology park in Europe
- 9:45-10AM // Presentation of Region Sud’s Silver Economy Ecosystem and risingSUD, the regional economic development agency
- 10AM-12PM // Pitching session of regional and foreign companies
- 12-1:30PM // Networking Cocktail
- 1:30-2:30PM // Transfer to the Nice University Hospital
- 2:30-4PM // Presentation by Professor Olivier Guerin, who will introduce the ongoing “AGEING WELL” research programs, and visit to the Nice University Hospital
- 4-4 :30PM // Transfer to Les Heures Claires
- 4:30-5:45PM // Visit to the EHPAD residential housing for dependent elderly people Les Heures Claires, to discuss the elder population’s needs and innovative solutions for care.
- 6:00PM // Drop off at the Airport Nice Côte d’Azur Terminal 1
After the Tokyo Study Tour in 2019, this study tour aims to give attendees an insight into the financial, technical and cultural aspects regarding the demographic transition in France
France is a world model in terms of the developement of the longevity economy and an immersion into its experience is essential to think through this strategy.
Prof. Jorge FÉLIX (Longevity Economy Research Centre)
Additionally, since 2013 the country is the first to implement a national policy for the silver economy, a radical new approach to longevity that integrates it as a social and economic development opportunity rather than just a costly challenge. Across the nation, innovative age friendly goods, services and business models are emerging.
Key decision-makers will gather at Cannes for the SilverEco International Festival, the World’s largest conference fully dedicated to the silver economy. Our delegation VIP experience will help you take the most from the conference and from your stay at the ressourceful South Region of France.
Join this delegation of leading professionals in ageing from around the world to discover on-site the best French innovations in support of older adults. Accelerate your professional development through a unique insight into international best-practice, and broaden your network in health, welfare and the silver economy.