Panel A1: Challenges in Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity
Moderator: Prof Hui-Chuan Wei
Professor and Director of Institute of Educational Gerontology
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Intergenerational Religious Negotiations and Its Implications
Dr Chiang Wai Fong 
Independent Scholar
Department of Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin, USA

An Unspoken Divide – Linguistic Obstacles to Intergenerational Relations in Singapore
Dr Kevin S.Y. Tan
Lecturer, Diploma in Gerontological Management Studies
Temasek Humanities and Social Sciences School
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

The Study of Intergenerational Programme and Its Knowledge Transfers Modes: Example From a Religion Culture Industry in Taiwan
Dr Yu-Fen Hsiao
Department of Adult and Continuing Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan 

Toward the Vision of an Intergenerational Solidarity Society: Opportunity and Challenge of Taiwan
Prof Hui-Chuan Wei
Professor and Director of Institute of Educational Gerontology, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

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Panel A2: Intergenerational Transfers and Policies at the Workplace
Moderator: Mr Alan Hatton-Yeo
Chief Executive, The Beth Johnson Foundation, UK

Intergenerational Relationships in the Workplace
Mr Alan Hatton-Yeo
Chief Executive, The Beth Johnson Foundation, UK

Developing a Total Rewards Strategy for a Diverse, Intergenerational Workforce
Ms Su-Yen Wong
Managing Director, ASEAN
Mercer, Singapore

Age Diversity — Engaging with the Private Sector
Ms Fei-Ni Toole
Independent Equality Advisor, UK

Intergenerational Learning in the Workplace: The Analysis of Four Innovative Business Training Programmes
Asst Prof Ya-Hui Lee
Department of Adult and Continuing Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

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Panel A3: Role of Intergenerational Research and Initiatives in Building Community Solidarity
Moderator: Dr Susan Feldman, Co-Chair of ICIP Management Committee and Senior Research Fellow, Healthy Ageing Unit School of Primary Care Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Moanash University, Australia.

35 Years of Intergenerational Research: A Content Analysis of Our Past and a Look to Our Future
Dr Shannon E. Jarrott
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

Toward An Active Ageing Society: Role and Strategies of Intergenerational Programmes
Prof Meng-Ching Hu
Professor, Department of Adult and Continuing Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

University’s Recent Intergenerational Initiatives
Ms Fusako Ishibashi
Executive Secretary
Japan Intergenerational Unity Association, Japan
and
Dr Atsuko Kusano
Chair, Japan Intergenerational Unity Association; and Professor of Shiraumegakuen University, Japan

Intergenerational PC-Webcam based game: ‘Fitto Fun’
Ms Rosna Bee Yen Ng
Research Associate
60 Design Centre, Singapore
and
Ms Shereen Sze Wan Pong
Research Associate
60 Design Centre, Singapore

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Panel A4: Promoting Cross-Generational Interactions through Intergenerational Policies and Best Practices
Moderator: Ms Iris Marreel
Staff member
Projektebüro ‘Dialog der Generationen’ (‘Dialogue of Generations’)
National Service Centre for Intergenerational Practice, Germany

Current Policy and Programmes on Intergenerational Practice in Germany
Ms Iris Marreel
Staff member
Projektebüro ‘Dialog der Generationen’ (‘Dialogue of Generations’)
National Service Centre for Intergenerational Practice, Germany

Intergenerational Learning in Scotland
Mr Brian McKechnie
Director
Generations Working Together: The Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice
c/o University of Strathclyde, Centre for Lifelong Learning, UK

Connecting National Policy to Promote Community Elderly Social Participation Through University intergenerational Gerontology Education
Assoc Prof Stephanie Yu-Ching Chen
Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Graduate Institute of Elder Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Bridging Practice and Policy: Critical Reflection on the Sustainability of Elder Education in Taiwan
Asst Prof Wei-Ni Wang
Department of Adult and Continuing Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

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Discovering the Elderly Around Us: College Students’ Awareness of Elderly Through Service Learning Projects Engaging Cross-generations
Dr Thang Leng Leng
Vice-Chair of ICIP Management Committee; and Member of Steering Committee, Health Research Cluster, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Ageist or Ambivalent? An Exploratory Study of Youths’ Intergenerational Attitudes Towards Older Workers
Mr Sim Jui Liang
Lecturer, Diploma in Gerontological Management Studies
Temasek Humanities and Social Sciences School
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

Changing Ageing Attitude: Service-Learning in Gerontology Education
Assoc Prof Stephanie Yu-Ching Chen
Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Graduate Institute of Elder Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

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Panel B6: Studies on Generational Integration within Families
Moderator: Mr Tang Wey Ling
Exco Member, Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (GAHA), National Youth Achievement Awards (NYAA), Singapore

Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships in a Changing Society: Promoting Intergenerational Programmes for Generation Integration
Asst Prof Fen-Yu Chu
Department of Family Studies and Child Development
Shin Chien University, Taiwan

Intergenerational Support, Stressors and Well-being of Older Adults in India
Dr Srinivasan Chokkanathan
Lecturer, Temasek Humanities and Social Sciences School
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

Intergenerational Ties in Ageing Families in Singapore: An Exploratory Study
Ms Chin Wan Ping
Lecturer, Temasek Humanities and Social Sciences School Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

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Panel B7: Enhancing Intergenerational Relations through Shared Sites and Experiences
Moderator: Prof Matthew Kaplan
Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging, Pennsylvania State University,USA

Looking to Align Intergenerational Programs, Policies and Environmental Design
Prof Matthew Kaplan
Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging, Pennsylvania State University, USA

Promoting Communication and Fostering Interaction between the Generations: A Study of the Development and Design of the UK’s First Purpose-Built Intergenerational Centre
Ms Julie Melville
Ph.D. student
Keele University, UK
and
Prof Miriam Bernard
Professor of Social Gerontology, founder Director of the Research Institute for Life Course Studies at Keele University; and President-Elect of the British Society of Gerontology, UK

Ages and Stages: The Place of Theatre in Representations and Recollections of Ageing
Prof Miriam Bernard
Professor of Social Gerontology, founder Director of the Research Institute for Life Course Studies at Keele University; and President-Elect of the British Society of Gerontology, UK

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Panel B8: Developing Standards of Practice for Intergenerational Initiatives (Workshop)
Moderator: Ms Sheri Steinig
Special Projects Director
Generations United, USA

Stronger Together: Recognising Excellence in Intergenerational Practice
Ms Sheri Steinig
Special Projects Director
Generations United, USA

Mr Alan Hatton-Yeo
Chief Executive, The Beth Johnson Foundation, UK

Creating Standardised Measures: The Intergenerational Observation Scale
Dr Shannon E. Jarrott
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

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Panel C9: Enhancing Community Well-being through Intergenerational Learning
Moderator: Ms Susan Langford
Director and Founder, Magic Me, UK

Building Community Through An Emerging Intergenerational Immersion Model
Dr Valerie S. Kuehne
Professor, School of Child and Youth Care; and Vice-President External Relations, University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada

Lifelong Learning and Community Well-being – The Case of the Granddad Project in Sweden
Dr Ann-Kristin Boström
Director of Education, Swedish National Agency for Education; and Special Advisor, Swedish Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden

Our Generations: The Design, Delivery and Evaluation of a Three-Year Programme of Intergenerational Arts Projects in Tower Hamlets, East London
Ms Susan Langford
Director and Founder, Magic Me, UK

Lifelong Learning Programmes for 1-3 Generation Family in Korea
Dr Youngwha Kee
Professor, Department of Lifelong Education, Soongsil University; and
President, Institute of Korean Local Development Education, South Korea

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Panel C10: Creative Intergenerational Programmes for Schools and Seniors
Moderator: Prof Dr Narender K. Chadha
Professor of Psychology, Head and Director, Department of Adult, Continuing education and Extension, University of Delhi, India

Reaching Out — Intergenerational Friendship Programme
Ms Sharon McCormack
Educational Consultant
Visible Learning Journeys, Australia
and
Ms Diana McCormack
Diversional Therapist
Good Shepherd Aged Services Facility, Australia

The Effects of Kindergarten’s Intergenerational Programme on the Children and Community Elderly
Asst Prof Meng-Fan Li
Department of Family Study and Child Development; and Director, Gerontology Research Centre, Shi Chien University, Taiwan

Effectiveness of Local Culture Education by Applying Community Senior Citizens
Asst Prof Nike Shih-Tsen Liu
Graduate Institute of Environmental Education
National Taichung University, Taiwan

Cultivating Environmental Learning Within Intergenerational Relationships
Ms Jana Miller
Masters in Environmental Studies Candidate 2010
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Canada

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Panel C11: Intergenerational Caregiving in the Family
Moderator: Dr Kalyani Mehta
Associate Professorial Fellow
Department of Social Work
National University of Singapore, Singapore

Cultural Diversity and Intergenerational Practice in Aged Care
Ms Klaudia Vainshtein
Senior Project Officer
Education and Training, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing, Australia

Family Care in Asia
Dr Kalyani Mehta
Associate Professorial Fellow, Department of Social Work
National University of Singapore, Singapore

From Childhood to Adulthood: Connected or Irrelevant?
Ms Chia-Ming Yen
Ph.D. student
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

The Burden of Heavenly Duty: Dynamics of Power and Commitment Between Adult Children’s Sense of Entitlement and Older Parents’ Sense of Obligation in Grandchildren Care in Xiamen, China
Dr Esther Goh
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Panel C12: Intergenerational Programmes and Community Models
Moderator: Mr Thomas Fischer
Senior Researcher, Institute for Innovation in Learning (FIM-New Learning)
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

Developing An Intergenerational Community-based Programme and Design that Keeps Extended Families Intact and The Elderly An Integral Part of Community Life
Sr. Edna Lonergan
President and CEO, St. Ann Centre for Intergenerational Care Inc, St. Ann Centre, USA

Intergenerational Learning of Healthy Aging in Higher Education
Assoc Prof Stephanie Yu-Ching Chen
Department of Adult and Continuing Education; and Graduate Institute of Elder Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Constructing the Concept Model of Communities of Practice for Intergenerational Learning
Dr Robin Wen-Bing Gau
Department of Adult and Continuing Education
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

An Overview of European Policies and Practices of Intergenerational Lifelong Learning
Mr Thomas Fischer
Senior Researcher, Institute for Innovation in Learning (FIM-New Learning)
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

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