Experience the Inaugural Event
Representatives from universities, healthcare, social care and policymaking came together to launch an international alliance dedicated to advancing integrated care. Through meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and new partnerships, the event laid the foundation for a shared journey towards more connected and people-centred systems of care.
Why 2024 Was a Milestone
The launch of the Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care marked the beginning of a shared international commitment to advancing integrated care. Bringing together leaders from academia, healthcare, government and community organisations, the event created new opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and long-term partnerships that continue to shape the alliance today.
Where the Conversation Began
The Closed-Door Dialogue brought together founding IAIC members to shape the alliance's future direction. Through open discussions, members exchanged perspectives, aligned on shared goals and laid the foundation for long-term international collaboration in integrated care. The conversations that began in Singapore laid the foundation for an alliance built on shared learning, practical collaboration and a collective vision for integrated care.
Established a Shared Direction
Members aligned on IAIC's governance, collaborative approach and future direction.
Agreed on Future Collaboration
Members identified opportunities for joint research, knowledge exchange and annual learning initiatives across the alliance.
Shaped the 2025 Roadmap
The dialogue concluded with key milestones and initiatives to guide IAIC's work beyond its inaugural year.
More than a planning session, the Closed-Door Dialogue established the relationships, shared commitment and collaborative momentum that continue to drive IAIC's work today.
Featured Perspectives on Integrated Care
Across five presentations, leaders and practitioners shared ideas and experiences on advancing integrated care. Their discussions highlighted how community partnerships, innovation and technology can strengthen care systems, empower healthier communities and improve lives across different care settings.
Empowering Healthier Communities
Explored how community engagement and practical behavioural strategies can encourage healthier eating habits through everyday settings such as hawker centres.
Presented by
Assoc. Professor Justina Tan (SUSS)
Mr Joe Sng (Fei Siong)
Building Connected Care Communities
Highlighted how digital platforms, community partnerships and cross-sector collaboration can build stronger, more connected care communities.
Presented by
Dr Ng Boon Yuen (SUSS)
Mr Greg Tan (SG Assist)
Advancing Primary Healthcare Through Innovation
Smart and Innovative Approaches to Promoting Primary Healthcare in Hong Kong explored how technology, AI and community-based care can strengthen primary healthcare through more proactive, preventive and person-centred approaches.
Presented by
Mr Schwinger Wong (ELCSS-HK)
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Integrated care is strengthened when ideas are shared across disciplines, organisations and borders.
Rethinking Healthcare for the Future
Healthcare systems continue to evolve in response to changing societal needs. This presentation explored the importance of shifting care closer to communities, embracing digital transformation and prioritising prevention to create more sustainable, coordinated and person-centred healthcare systems.
Presented by
Dr Adrian Hayter (Runnymede Medical Practice)
Technology with a Human Touch
To Love or Be Loved: Social Robot Warms Our Hearts explored how social robotics can enhance human connection, reduce loneliness and support healthier ageing by fostering emotional well-being and strengthening companionship across generations.
Presented by
Dr Kelvin Tan (SUSS)
Innovation in Action
Beyond keynote sessions, delegates experienced integrated care in action through hands-on demonstrations, interactive technologies and community-led innovations. These showcases illustrated how research, practice and innovation can come together to improve lives across different care settings.
Creating Connection Through Music and Movement
Creative technologies can foster meaningful engagement across generations. Through interactive music and movement experiences, this showcase demonstrated how creativity can promote physical, emotional and social well-being while strengthening community participation and inclusion.
Partner
I'm Soul Inc
Designing for Independent Living
Supporting people to age well begins with environments that enable independence. The Age+ Living Lab recreated a realistic home setting to demonstrate how community-based innovation and gerontechnology can empower seniors and caregivers while encouraging more connected models of care.
Partner
SUSS × SG Assist
Building Empathy Through Experience
Understanding the ageing journey is an important step towards delivering more person-centred care. Through immersive demonstrations, participants experienced some of the everyday challenges faced by older adults, encouraging greater empathy and reinforcing the importance of designing age-friendly communities.
Partner
St Luke's ElderCare
Celebrating a Shared Commitment
The Gala Dinner marked more than the close of the event. It celebrated the partnerships, shared vision and collective commitment established throughout the day, while laying the foundation for future collaboration across the alliance.
Key Milestones
- Official launch of the Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC)
- Establishment of the SUSS Integrated Care Node
- Community contributions supporting future integrated care initiatives
Strengthening Global Partnerships
Founding members formalised their commitment to advancing integrated care through international collaboration. The Gala Dinner provided an opportunity to celebrate new partnerships, strengthen relationships and recognise the shared purpose that brings together organisations across healthcare, academia and the community.
Looking Towards the Future
What began in Singapore in 2024 marked the start of a shared international journey. Since its launch, IAIC has continued to strengthen partnerships across borders, expand its global network, and create opportunities for collaboration, research, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Guided by a shared commitment to advancing integrated care, the alliance brings together universities, healthcare providers, policymakers and community organisations to improve outcomes for communities around the world.
