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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS : 17th Global Conference on Ageing

Age Friendly Ireland | International

Global Conference

The 17th Global Conference on Ageing is calling for abstracts, with age-friendly environments as a major theme.

The Conference themes aim to inform, inspire and stimulate the exchange of knowledge about policies and practice crucial for addressing current barriers and informing the future for fostering thriving older populations.

  • Age-friendly Environments
  • Family, Intergenerational Dynamics
  • Immunization for all Ages
  • Building Capacity in LMICs: Policy and Good Practice
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Improving Practice through Digital Technologies
  • Connecting Ageing and the Economy
  • Human Rights
  • Long-term Care and Improving Function
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Submitting an abstract for the conference.

The deadline for all submissions is 30 April 2025. Paper presentations may share academic research, policy analysis, program evaluation and case studies, innovative practices, professional development, critical analysis, ethical considerations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Abstracts must be submitted through the Abstract Submission Form HERE.

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