September 16, 2026
As part of the Silver Economy Festival, a unique study tour to discover the solutions for Longevity and Ageing Well in the South of France

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 Southern French infrastructures in the ageing well sector
• 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 and networking cocktail included
• Tour completely in english

Due to limited availability, only one representative per organization will be allowed to take part in the SilverEco 2026 Study Tour.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
DISCOVER A RICH INTERNATIONAL SILVER ECO ECOSYSTEM IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

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

SilverEco 2026 Study Tour Program (final program TBC)
Sophia Antipolis & Nice, Wednesday, September 16^th, 2026

• 8:15am // Meeting point in front of the Cannes Palais des Festivals (1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes).
• 8:30 – 9:00am // Transfer by private bus to Sophia Antipolis, 1^st science & technology park in Europe.
• 9:00 – 10:00am // (Pole Alpha, Sophia Antipolis): opening by risingSUD, the regional economic development agency, and presentation of the main actors of the Silver Economy Ecosystem in the South of France.
• 10:00 – 11:000am // Pitching session of selected regional and foreign companies
• 11:00 – 12:00pm // Matchmaking & speed meeting session with all companies and actors present.
• 12:00 – 1:30pm // Networking cocktail
• 1:30 – 2:00pm // Transfer by private bus to Nice
• 2:00 – 3:30pm // Visit to the Nice University Hospital, with presentation of their ongoing Ageing Well research programs.
• 3:30 – 4:00pm // Transfer to site visit No 2 in Nice
• 4:00 – 5:30pm // Visit to be determined in partnership with theCote d’Azur University and the CIUS – the Health Innovation and User Experience Center.
• 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.