Latest Past Events

sMAP Public Symposium 2026

June 1 (Afternoon)  - Student Events | McMaster University, HamiltonJune 2 (Full day) - Public Symposium | Royal Botanical Gardens, HamiltonThe SMAP Public Symposium returns in 2026, bringing together researchers, students, and practitioners to share current work on mobility, aging, and technology. Across a day and a half of events, the program will feature student activities at McMaster University and the public symposium at the Royal Botanical Gardens.The symposium highlights interdisciplinary perspectives on mobility, rehabilitation, digital health, data-driven research, and emerging technologies that support healthy aging and quality of life. It also offers opportunities for exchange across research, practice, and the broader community.Keynote Speakers:Fan Ye, Stony Brook University, USABill McIlroy, University of Waterloo, CAFurther details will be announced soon.

sMAP Public Symposium 2025

The SMAP Public Symposium 2025 brings together researchers, students, and practitioners to share recent work on mobility, aging, and technology. The program includes plenary talks and graduate student presentations on topics such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, machine learning, and digital interventions. This half-day online event offers an opportunity to explore current research and connect with the community working to improve health and quality of life for older adults.