IFA Conferences and Meetings

Creating and synthesizing knowledge is the heart of influencing policy. For this reason, IFA has created a number of knowledge platforms globally, regionally, and nationally. These events attract governments, non-governmental organizations, industry leaders, and older people.

Upcoming IFA Events and Meetings

IFA Copenhagen Summit on Cognitive Reserve
- Copenhagen, Denmark | 24-25 October, 2019

Past IFA Events and Meetings

2019

“Adult Vaccination in the Asia Pacific: Mobilizing Policy and Practice Knowledge” Expert Meeting
- Singapore | 22-23 January 2019
“Fighting the Flu through Targeted Awareness Campaigns” Expert Meeting
- Berlin, Germany | 30-31 January 2019
72nd World Health Assembly – IFA Side Event
- Geneva, Switzerland | 22 May 2019

2018

“Adult Vaccination: A Public Health Priority” Expert Meeting
- Copenhagen, Denmark | 16-17 January 2018
Ageism: A prejudice against our future selves – Side event at the 56th Commission for Social Development
- United Nations Headquarters, New York City, USA | 1 February, 2018
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Barometer Latin American Advocacy Workshop
- Mexico City, Mexico | 6-7 April, 2018
Addressing inequalities experiences by older LGBTQI people – Side event at the 9th Session of the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing
- United Nations Headquarters, New York City, USA | 23 July, 2018
IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing: Toward a Decade of Healthy Ageing
- Toronto, Canada | 8-10 August, 2018
“Vaccinations and the At-risk Population of Diabetes” Expert Meeting
- Belfast, United Kingdom | 6-7 September, 2018
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Barometer European Advocacy Workshop
- Milan, Italy | 14-15 September, 2018
“Vaccination and the At-risk Population of Adults with Heart and Lung Conditions” Expert Meeting
- Stockholm, Sweden | 11-12 October, 2018

2017

IFA Global Think Tank on Ageing
- Copenhagen, Denmark | April 24-25, 2017
Networking Event on Older People and Vision Health
- Toronto, Canada | January 30, 2017
Eradicating Poverty as a Human Right for All: Side Event at the United Nations 55th Commission for Social Development
- February 3, 2017 | New York, United States [/ms_accordion_item]

2016

IFA Copenhagen Summit on Reablement and Older People
- Copenhagen, Denmark | April 17 – 19, 2016
Latin American Adult Immunization Advocacy Summit
- Mexico City, Mexico | April 8 – 10, 2016
IFA 13th Global Conference on Ageing: Disasters in an Ageing World
- Brisbane, Australia | June 21 – 23, 2016

2014

IFA 12th Global Conference on Ageing: Health, Security and Community

Hyderabad, India | June 10-13, 2014 [/ms_accordion_item]

2013

International Istanbul Initiative on Ageing
- Istanbul, Turkey | October 4-6, 2013
International Workshop on Ageing and Healthy Environments
- Yaounde, Cameroon | May 27-28, 2013
- Click here for an event overview and links to presentations.

2012

IFA 11th Global Conference on Ageing – Ageing Connects
- Prague, Czech Republic | May 28 – June 1, 2012
- A list of conference abstracts is available in the members’ section.
Senior Government Officials Meeting (SOM) – Long Term Care and Technology
- Prague, Czech Republic | May 28, 2012
- Click here for an event overview and links to presentations.
International Workshop: Human Rights of Older Persons in Asia-Pacific Region
- Thiruvananthapuram, India | June 4-6, 2012

2010

IFA 10th Global Conference on Ageing
- Melbourne, Australia | May 3-6, 2010
Senior Government Official Meeting, “Social Inclusion for an ageing population”
- Melbourne, Australia | May 3, 2010
- Read the Summary Report and Country Summary Report [/ms_accordion_item]

2009

International Forum on Ageing in Place and Age Friendly Cities

Akita, Japan | October 10-11, 2009
Conference presentations and abstracts are available in the members’ section

2008

IFA 9th Global Conference on Ageing
- Montreal, Canada | September 4-7, 2008 – Montreal 2008 Detailed Programme
Senior Government Officials Meeting
- Montreal, Canada September 2008
- Read the Summary Report and Country Summaries Report
Age Friendly Communities Workshop
- Montreal, Canada September 4, 2008

2006

IFA 8th Global Conference on Ageing
- Copenhagen, Denmark | May 31-June 3, 2006
Senior Government Officials Meeting
- Copenhagen, Denmark | May 29, 2006
- Read the Programme and Final Report