As host of the Annual Meeting of The European Network of Intercultural Elderly Care (ENIEC), RUNOMI is delighted to invite you to participate in interactive workshop sessions on Thursday, April 10th, at the Maria Montessori building, Radboud University.
Lead by ENIEC members, each workshop offers hands-on learning and discussion opportunities with leading experts in the field of care for older migrants. These workshops are an integral part of the ENIEC Annual Meeting 2025 and provide participants with insights and discussions on key topics in intercultural elderly care. Each workshop is designed to be highly interactive, offering opportunities for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing.
First Session (09:45-11:15) – Choose one of these workshops:
· “Care Robots for Older Migrants” – An interactive exploration of technological solutions with Sevilay Luiken-Dalli (IMEAN Care)
· “Communal Living Solutions” – Practical insights and case studies with Yvonne Witter (Zorgsaam Wonen), Harry Moeskops (WoonSaem), and Abdelkader Tahrioui (Attifa)
· “International Care Workforces” – Strategies and experiences in recruiting care workers abroad, led by experts from Frankfurter Verband (Germany) and ZZG Zorggroep (the Netherlands)
Second Session (11:30-13:00) – Choose one of these workshops:
· “DISCOMB: Diversity-Sensitive Care Training” – An introduction to a new online training tool, led by Eva Rönkkö and Miina Inkilä (Jade NGO, Finland)
· “Live-in Migrant Care Workers” – Interactive discussion on challenges and opportunities with Carolien Smits (Pharos, the Netherlands)
· “Co-creating Inclusive Housing” – Workshop on participatory design approaches together with older migrants, with Alara Külekci & Renske de Meijer (KOKON Architecture, the Netherlands)
Following the workshops, participants are invited to join a panel discussion titled Inclusive Elderly Care in a Changing World: Perspectives from Research, Policy, Care Provision, and Communities.
As societies grow more diverse, ensuring inclusive and culturally responsive elderly care is an urgent challenge across Europe. This panel brings together experts from research, policy, care organizations, and community initiatives to share insights from different European countries. Building on discussions from the workshops and their own experiences, panelists will reflect on key challenges in elderly care and explore innovative solutions for creating more inclusive aged care.
Registration is completely free of charge. Attendees will have the opportunity to select one workshop per session, tailoring their experience to their specific interests and expertise.
As there are limited places available for each workshop, registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. For workshops that reach full capacity, a waiting list will be maintained, ensuring that interested participants have the chance to join if spots become available.