國立嘉義大學與全球各地頂尖學校交流合作，積極參與國際事務，擴大招收國際學生，培育專業傑出的國際化人才，優異的產學成果深獲國際肯定，多次接待海外重要貴賓蒞校參訪，成功為臺灣高等教育國際化領航。「國際化」為本校重要教育方針，在本校林翰謙校長的帶領下，與多國締結姊妹校、邀請國際學者來臺演講。

隨著人口老化，針對老年人特殊需求的食品開發與應用變得越來越重要。本次會議將提供一個平台，用於分享突破性研究、探索創新的食品解決方案，以及探討高齡友善食品產品及其認證/標準的實施。

主要議題將包括：

1.    高齡友善食品的開發與創新

2.    高齡友善食品的認證流程和標準

3.    藉由特製餐食解決咀嚼和吞嚥困難

4.    高齡友善食品在高齡常見疾病管理中的角色

5.    各國的案例研究與實際應用，包括南韓、日本和台灣

National Chiayi University collaborates and exchanges with top schools worldwide, actively participating in international affairs, expanding the enrollment of international students, and cultivating professional and outstanding global talent. Its excellent academic-industry collaboration has received widespread international recognition. The university has frequently hosted visits from important foreign distinguished guests, successfully leading the internationalization of higher education in Taiwan. "Internationalization" is a crucial educational strategy of the university, and under the leadership of President Han-Chien Lin, it has established sister school agreements with many countries and invited international scholars to Taiwan for lectures.

With the global population aging, the development and application of food products tailored to the special needs of older adults have never been more crucial. This conference serves as a vital platform to share groundbreaking research, explore innovative food solutions, and discuss the implementation of certifications and standards for senior-friendly food products.

Key topics will include:

1. The development and innovation of senior-friendly foods

2. Certification processes and standards for senior-friendly foods

3. Addressing chewing and swallowing difficulties through specially designed meals

4. The role of senior-friendly foods in managing common age-related diseases

5. Case studies and practical applications from countries including South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan