Exhibitions

School of Nursing and Health Sciences Exergaming Research Centre for Healthy Aging Exhibitions

Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2025 (GIES 2025)

20-23 November 2025

The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2025 (GIES 2025) was held from 20 to 23 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event was jointly hosted by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. At the booth organised by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, more than 800 participants engaged in health screenings and received valuable health-related insights. One of the highlights of the booth was the Alpha System, an innovative exergaming platform designed to promote seated Tai Chi. Visitors also had the opportunity to experience the Seated Tai Chi Exergaming System, which seamlessly integrates physical activity with interactive gaming. Through this platform, participants could learn Tai Chi movements in a fun and engaging way while enjoying the benefits of exercise.

Sports Carnival and Health in Kowloon True Light School

15 November 2025

The Sports Carnival and Health Event was held on 15 November 2025 at Kowloon True Light School. At the booth organised by the Exergaming Research Center of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, more than 200 participants, including students and parents, experienced the Seated Tai Chi Exergaming System, an innovative platform that seamlessly integrates physical activity with interactive gaming. Through this system, participants learned Tai Chi movements in a fun and engaging way while enjoying the benefits of exercise. The activity demonstrated how technology can promote health and wellness, making traditional practices more accessible and appealing to all age groups.

The 10th Golden Age Expo and Summit

31 July-2 August 2025

The 10th Golden Age Expo and Summit, held from 31 July to 2 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcased cutting-edge smart ageing technologies and innovative products to enhance older adults’ quality of life.
At the booth hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, over 400 participants took part in health screenings and gained valuable health-related insights. Visitors also explored the Alpha System, an exergaming platform that seamlessly integrates physical activity with interactive gaming experiences.

Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2024 (GIES 2024)

9-10 October 2024

The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2024 (GIES 2024), was jointly hosted by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, and co-organised with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. The target audience included healthcare professionals from both academic and clinical sectors, representing both the Hospital Authority and NGOs. The hardware of the exergaming system, Alpha System, was presented during a demonstration and exhibition.