IFA 18th Global Conference on Ageing & Ageing Australia National Conference 2027
Longevity-Ready Societies: Turning Longer Lives into Collective Strength
Save the Date 5–7 October 2027 Adelaide, Australia
About the IFA 18th Global Conference on Ageing
As societies experience longer lives, the conference will bring together global perspectives, diverse expertise and cross-sectoral leadership to explore how health and social systems, labour markets, economies and development agendas must evolve in response to longer lives.
Through knowledge exchange, collaboration and practical solutions, delegates will drive action to turn demographic change into collective strength, building inclusive, resilient and sustainable societies where people of all ages can participate, contribute and thrive.
Global perspectives and collaboration
Rethinking systems for longer lives
Turning demographic change into opportunity
A shared platform for policy, practice and impact
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Previous conference: Cape Town 2025
500+leaders
63countries
In September 2025, over 500 leaders from 63 countries came together in Cape Town. Across high-level side events, plenary discussions, roundtables and paper presentations, policymakers, researchers, practitioners and advocates advanced solutions across health, care systems, technology, rights, and age-friendly environments, catalyzing and reinforcing global collaboration and action.
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