Building Europe’s Smart Ageing Ecosystem: SmartAgeCare in Action
17/03/2026
The webinar “SmartAgeCare in Action: Building Europe’s Smart Ageing Ecosystem” took place on 16 March 2026, online. The event was organised by All Digital in the framework of All Digital Weeks 2026, which runs from 9 to 25 March, and the campaign is co-funded by the European Commission.
As Europe advances through the digital transition, ensuring that older citizens are empowered, included, and supported remains a key priority. The SmartAgeCare project is contributing to this goal by laying the foundations for a new approach to healthy and active ageing—one that places digital innovation at the service of wellbeing, quality of life, and democratic participation.
EARLALL, represented by Camilla Winter, Co-Chair of the Working Group on Lifelong Guidance and Ageing Societies, participated in the webinar. As a member of the project’s Advisory Board on behalf of EARLALL, she will share the outcomes of the webinar with members and associated members of the EARLALL Working Group.
The webinar brought together over 40 participants from across Europe, demonstrating strong interest in the topic. Following a welcome by Katsiaryna Palishchuk, Project Manager at All Digital, Bruno Giesteira from the University of Porto presented an overview of the project. He highlighted its four core pillars: digital transition, citizenship, health and care, and lifelong learning, while underlining the key role of national ambassadors in shaping practical, user-centred outcomes.
Participants were then introduced to the Smart Ageing Educational Toolkit by Guilherme Vila Maior, from the University of Porto. This key project output is designed to support stakeholders working with older adults. Built around the IKIGAI framework, the toolkit combines digital skills, e-health and wellbeing, and active citizenship, and includes both an educational handbook and a digital platform.
The session concluded with “Ambassadors in Action”, showcasing inspiring practices from across Europe. A particularly compelling example from Poland was presented by Grazyna Busse from Hippocamp. The interactive discussion that followed brought together Advisory Board members and stakeholders to reflect on lessons learned, usability, and the future impact of the SmartAgeCare ecosystem.
With a consortium of partners spanning eight European countries, SmartAgeCare is positioning the European Union as a global reference in digital inclusion and active ageing.
EARLALL’s involvement—both as Advisory Board member and as a strategic partner of All Digital Weeks 2026—underscores its continued commitment to lifelong learning and inclusive policies that ensure no one is left behind in Europe’s digital future.