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Call for Papers for VPWD and the Third Forum on Ageing, Volunteering, and Public Welfare Services

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping the foundations of global social governance. Amid the growing global challenge of population ageing, the integration of AI with services for older adults and volunteer systems has become a crucial pathway for innovation.

To thoroughly implement President Xi’s important instructions on volunteer service, promote the spirit and culture of volunteerism, and further advance the deep integration of China’s volunteering and public welfare sectors with AI-driven technological innovation, the Volunteering and Public Welfare Division, China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (CAGG), together with the Institute of Ageing Studies, Peking University, under the guidance of the China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and the Institute of Population Research, Peking University, will jointly host the 2025 Annual Academic Conference and the Third Forum on Ageing, Volunteering, and Public Welfare Services on November 15–16, 2025.

The organizing committee now invites researchers, practitioners, and organizations engaged in volunteer service and public welfare to submit outstanding academic papers and practice cases for inclusion in this event.

Guiding and Organizing Institutions

Guiding Institutions:

  • China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (CAGG)
  • Institute of Population Research, Peking University

Organizers:

  • Volunteering and Public Welfare Division, China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (CAGG)
  • Institute of Ageing Studies, Peking University

Conference Overview

Leveraging its interdisciplinary and multi-level advantages, this conference provides a platform for research institutions and organizations in the fields of public welfare and volunteer service to exchange ideas and learn from one another. The forum aims to explore new strategies for addressing population ageing in the AI era and to promote diversified development in volunteering and public welfare services for older adults.

The conference will feature keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, and oral presentations. The following sections outline the call for papers and submissions in detail.

Ⅰ. Academic Paper Submissions

1. Themes and Topics

Theme 1: AI and Precision Adaptation in Services for Older Adults

  1. Intelligent pathways for community-based health interventions
  2. AI applications in disability prevention and rehabilitation
  3. Smart adaptation of age-friendly environments
  4. Intelligent healthcare service models within tiered medical systems
  5. Digital support for health care and wellness tourism
  6. Social inclusion of older adults and intelligent support systems
  7. Smart health monitoring and disease prediction practices
  8. Intelligent systems and innovative models for ageing services
  9. AI applications in promoting mental well-being among older adults

Theme 2: Big Data Empowering Public Welfare

  1. Digitalization of volunteering and governance in ageing societies
  2. Volunteer services and the “third distribution” mechanism supported by big data
  3. Digital operations of time banks and models of mutual support for older adults
  4. Intelligent empowerment of volunteer services in rural revitalization
  5. New concepts and initiatives for “Active Ageing”
  6. International experiences in volunteering and public welfare services for older adults and their digital practices
  7. Legal frameworks and rights protection for volunteering in ageing societies
  8. Precision allocation and evaluation of public welfare resources driven by big data
  9. Risks, opportunities, and sustainability in the digital transformation of public welfare

Theme 3: Ethics and Risks in AI Governance of Ageing Societies

  1. Cross-national comparisons of AI governance and welfare for older adults
  2. Ethical and legal regulation of AI applications in ageing services
  3. Privacy protection and data security in AI-driven ageing services
  4. Algorithmic bias and the digital divide among older adults
  5. Trust, dependence, and risk management in human–AI interaction
  6. Transparency and accountability in AI-assisted ageing policy-making
  7. Ethical frameworks for AI governance in ageing societies from global perspectives
  8. Risk prevention and emergency response mechanisms for AI in public governance
  9. Other frontier topics related to the conference theme

2. Submission Format

  • Full Paper Requirement: Submissions may be in Chinese or English, must be unpublished, and follow the formatting guidelines of the Population and Development journal. Chinese papers must include a qualified English title, abstract, and author information. Author names should follow APA format (e.g., FirstName·FamilyName).
  • Poster Option: Poster submissions must also include a full abstract and paper before acceptance. Accepted authors will receive poster templates (A0 size) and must design and submit posters for on-site display during breaks.

3. Submission Guidelines

  • Length: Minimum 8,000 Chinese characters or 5,000 English words.
  • Ethics and Disclosure:
    • Authors must submit a Copyright Form and a Disclosure of Interest Statement (ICMJ form).
    • Research involving identifiable human data or biological materials must include ethics approval and informed consent documentation (or exemption statements).
    • Animal research must include ethical review statements.
    • Clinical studies must include the Trial Registration Number (TRN) and date of registration.
    • Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  • Originality: Papers must not have been previously published or presented at other academic conferences.
  • Focus and Quality: Submissions should combine theory and practice, be data-driven, and demonstrate innovation.
  • Submission Format: Please email your paper to volunteerbranch@126.com using the naming convention:
    Theme + First Author’s Institution
    (e.g., “Big Data Empowering Public Welfare + Peking University”).

Ⅱ. Case Study Submissions

1. Themes

  1. Innovative practices in time banking
  2. Intergenerational cooperation and community building
  3. Barrier-free and age-friendly environment construction
  4. Sustainable mechanisms for the “Silver Age Action” initiative
  5. Volunteering and ESG (Corporate Social Responsibility)
  6. Low-carbon behavior and social innovation
  7. AI-enabled collaboration and innovation in services for older adults
  8. Expanding mechanisms for big data–driven public welfare
  9. Risk early-warning and response systems in AI-based ageing governance
  10. Other relevant topics in volunteering and public welfare

2. Format

  • Written Reports or Media Proposals:
    Submit in Word format; 10,000 Chinese characters or 5,000 English words max; 1.5 line spacing, A4 size.
  • Visual and Multimedia Materials:
    • Images (JPG, ≥3MB, clear, no watermark).
    • Videos (MP4, ≤7 minutes, 720p+). Upload to Baidu Cloud with a permanent sharing link included in the email body.

3. Submission Guidelines

Send the Baidu Cloud link and author information to volunteerbranch@126.com with the subject:
Case Theme + Author’s Institution (e.g., “Case Theme 1 + Peking University”).

Ⅲ. Important Dates

  • First Round Deadline: October 26, 2025 (Abstracts for academic papers)
  • Final Round Deadline: November 7, 2025 (Full papers for those who submitted abstracts in the first round)

Ⅳ. Awards and Publication

After review by a committee of experts, selected papers will be published in the CNKI Conference Proceedings. High-quality papers may also be included in the English Abstract Collection (with ISBN and DOI, indexed by Google Scholar).

Awards:

  • Academic Papers:
    • First Prize × 1
    • Second Prize × 2
    • Third Prize × 3
  • Case Studies:
    • One First, Second, and Third Prize each

Outstanding participants will receive certificates and may receive priority consideration for membership in the Volunteering and Public Welfare Division, CAGG.

Ⅴ. Additional Information

  • The conference will provide lunch on the meeting day only.
  • Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses.

Ⅵ. Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Ms. Chen
    Tel: +86 195-7567-575300
  • Email: volunteerbranch@126.com
  • Address:
    No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100871

Notes：
Ethics and Disclosure:

Research involving identifiable human data or biological materials must include ethics approval and informed consent documentation (or exemption statements).

Authors must submit a Copyright Form and a Disclosure of Interest Statement (ICMJ form).

Please download both documents via this link (Extraction code: u5n9).

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