Ace Aging Society

ACE Ageing Society Grand Challenge Workshops

Industry Engagement & Roadmap Consultation Events

Please use this form to register your interest. We will then contact you separately with the formal confirmation in the coming weeks.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming ACE Ageing Society Grand Challenge Workshops, taking place on 22nd and 23rd September 2025 at the University of Warwick.

Hosted by the ACE Network (EPSRC-funded Automatic Control Engineering Network), these back-to-back events will explore how Automatic Control can support the UK’s ageing society through applied research, innovation, and collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.

Why Attend?

Whether you're from academia, industry, healthcare, or government, these workshops provide a valuable opportunity to:

Gain insights into current and future applications of control technologies
Contribute to shaping the future research agenda
Build relationships across disciplines and sectors
Engage with the broader ACE Network community

We look forward to welcoming you to Warwick in September 2025.

Location Details

Scarman Conference Centre

Scarman Conference Centre| Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick, Scarman Rd, Coventry CV4 7SH

Parking Information

Radcliffe House| Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick, Scarman Rd, Coventry CV4 7SH

Link to register for parking: APCOA Parking

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Monday 22nd September 2025

Industry Engagement Workshop

Date: Monday, 22nd September 2025

Time:10:00–17:00

Location: Radcliffe House, University of Warwick

Theme: Showcasing the use and engagement of Automatic Control in support of our Ageing Society

This full-day workshop will feature expert talks, case studies, and interactive discussion sessions focused on:

Real-world applications of automatic control in ageing-related technologies
Industrial perspectives on automation and wellbeing
Opportunities for collaboration across sectors

Please be aware that ACE have only been allocated 20 Double/Twin rooms in Radcliffe House and 20 Double/Twin rooms in Scarman House.

The accommodation is for the evening of the 22nd ONLY.

Agenda :

09:30-10:00 –Arrival and Registration/Coffee

10:00-10:10 - Welcome and Introductory Presentation

Prof Mike Chappell

(Lead for ACE Network Ageing Society GCRC, School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

10:10-10:50-David Wortley FRSA(Director World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services (WLMES)

“The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Ageing Society”

10:50-11:15- Dr Ziwei Wang(School of Engineering, Lancaster University)

“Beyond the Hand: Augmenting Human Capability Through Gaze and AI”.

11:15-11:40 Coffee Break
11:40-12:05- Prof Piyush Upadhyay(Orthopaedic Consultant, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton & Hon Prof., School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

“ACE-ing in healthcare orthopaedics for the ageing: a surgeon’s perspective”

12:05-12:30- Dr Magdalena Karlikowska(Chief Executive Officer, Cytecom Ltd. The Venture Centre, Coventry)

“Opportunities for collaborations across sectors – detecting infections in ageing populations”

12:30-13:40 – Lunch
13:40-14:05- Prof James Yates(Scientific Director, PKPD at GSK Stevenage,& Hon Prof School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

“Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modelling in Drug R&D and how age can impact on this.”

14:05-14:30-Prof Amy Cheung(Vice President & EU/APAC Regional Lead Quantitative Science Services, Global Lead of Pediatric and Maternal Health Centre of Excellence, Certara Drug Development Solutions& Hon Prof School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

“Clinical Pharmacology an Pharmacometrics Across the Ageing Spectrum: From Evidence to Practice”

14:30-14:55- Prof Ann Logan(Hon Prof. of Regenerative Medicine, Warwick Medical School)

“Can pro-regenerative drugs reverse ageing?”

14:55-15:20- Tea/Coffee Break
15:20-15:45- Prof Brian Andrews(Hon Prof., School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

“Ageing with a Spinal Cord Injury: some new technology that might assist”

15:45-16:10- Ekgari Kasawala(Biomedical Engineering, Aston University)

“Wearable-Based Activity Recognition for Older Adults: Leveraging Comfort and Flexibility in Daily Health Monitoring”

16:10-16:40- Prof John Hattersley(Head of the Human Metabolic Research Unit (HMRU), University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, & Hon Prof School of Engineering, University of Warwick)

"Expanding the concept of control: facilities, data and collaboration."

16:40-16:50 -Closing Remarks
19:00- Evening Meal – Radcliffe House

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Roadmap Consultation Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Time: 09:30–15:00

Location: Radcliffe House, University of Warwick

Theme: Co-creating a strategic roadmap for research and innovation in control systems for an ageing society

This collaborative session will bring together researchers, engineers, and stakeholders to:

Identify key challenges and research priorities
Shape a forward-looking roadmap for impactful research
Align academic expertise with practical needs and national strategy

Please be aware that ACE has only been allocated 20 double/Twin rooms in Radcliffe House and 20 Double/Twin rooms in Scarman House.

This is for the evening of the 22nd ONLY.

Agenda:

09:30-10:00 – Arrival and Registration/Coffee
10:00-10:10- Welcome and Introductory Presentation – ACE Roadmap Template

Mike Chappell

10:10- 11:10-Discussion Session 1: Research and Innovation Priorities

Objective:

Identify key research priorities and innovation challenges where control engineering can support the ageing society.

Guiding Questions:

Where is control engineering currently making an impact in ageing-related sectors (e.g. healthcare, medical devices, assistive technologies)?

·What are the major gaps in research or technology that need to be addressed?

·What new areas should we be focusing on between now and 2045?

·Which challenges are most urgent, and which require long-term investment?

Expected Outputs:

A shortlist of research themes and technology areas to include in the roadmap.

·Categorisation by timeframe (short, medium, long-term) and level of maturity (e.g., TRLs).

·Identification of cross-sector opportunities (e.g. digital health, life sciences, pharma, AI-enabled diagnostics).

11:10-11:30-Coffee Break
11:30-12:30- Resume Discussion Session 1
12:30-13:45- Lunch
13:45-15:00-Discussion Session 2: Industry Collaboration Models and Barriers

Objective:

Explore how industry and academia can work more effectively together and what systemic barriers need to be addressed.

Guiding Questions:

·What collaboration models have worked well in the past (e.g. KTPs, joint labs, fellowships, CASE studentships)?

·What are the biggest barriers to industry-academia collaboration in this space (e.g., IP, funding, timelines, awareness)?

·How can we improve translation of academic research into real-world solutions for the ageing population?

·What incentives or support structures would increase industry engagement?

Expected Outputs:

·Recommendations for enabling effective partnerships and knowledge exchange.

·Identification of funding or policy changes that could support innovation.

·Suggestions for inclusion in the roadmap’s implementation and policy engagement strategy.

15:00-15:15- Closing Remarks
15:15- Coffee/Tea /Networking