Business leaders, HR professionals, policy makers, educators, and social sector practitioners from Asia, the U.S. and Europe will be gathering January 8-9, 2009 in Singapore for this conference to increase the awareness of employers in the Asia-Pacific region of the issues and best practices in preparing for an aging workforce. Co-hosted by AARP and the Council for Third Age, the event is part of a series of symposia that examine how retirement and the needs of older persons are being addressed in various countries. The Council for Third Age encourages people to continue working for as
long as they can to promote physical, mental and financial wellness. According to UN predictions, the number of people over 60 in the world will triple by 2050. This international event  provides an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, best practices and innovative solutions to ensure the wellbeing and life satisfaction of aging populations. The conference agenda includes panel discussions on financial education and literacy, lifelong learning for older workers, cultural change and intergenerational cooperation, and opportunities of an aging population, among others.