Program overview & daily schedules

Theme: "Transforming Together! A Connected, Equitable and Sustainable Age Friendly World for all generations".

Draft conference programme

Day 0: Pre-Congress (Monday 15th) | Technical meetings

  • 08:30–09:00: Registration.

  • 09:00–10:30: Parallel sessions:

    • Shaping the Global Age-Friendly Research Network.

    • Financing the Age-friendly Ecosystem for Now and for the Future - Meeting with AFCC Funders and Donors (private funders).

    • Introduction to AFCC – focus on cities and communities (Greater Manchester Combined Authority).

  • 10:30–11:00: Coffee Break.

  • 11:00–12:30: Parallel sessions:

    • Mega-map on Interventions and Programs for Age-Friendly Environments.

    • EuroCities meeting.

    • The role of GNAFCC in the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) review.

    • Approach to evaluating and monitoring the Villes Amies des Aînés (VADA) programme: the example of the label « Ami des Aînés®» by the Réseau Francophone des Villes Amies des Aînés (RFVAA).

  • 12:30–14:00: Lunch Break / Global village.

  • 14:00–15:30: Parallel sessions:

    • Integrating Care for Older People through Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Workshop: Translating continuum of integrated care into AFCC Action.

    • Mayors’ Summit on Age-friendly Leadership.

    • GNAFCC Affiliates meeting (Part 1) - Supporting AFCC: Insights from the GNAFCC Affiliates research project.

  • 16:00–17:30: Parallel sessions:

    • Strengthening the links between Human Rights, Equity and Age-Friendly Environments.

    • The age-friendly journey of the Nordic region: Progress and future directions.

    • Meeting multilateral agencies and development banks.

    • GNAFCC Affiliates meeting (Part 2) - Advancing on the mission of the GNAFCC through knowledge exchange.

    Each session’s organisers will manage the invitation and registration process. Further details will be available shortly.

Day 1: Honoring the Past (Tuesday 16th) | Theme: Recognition, Celebration, Lessons Learned

  • 08:30–09:00: Registration.

  • 09:00–10:30: Plenary 1 – High Level Opening Ceremony & Global Reflections (ambassadors and newcomers).

  • 10:30–11:00: Coffee Break.

  • 11:00–12:30: Parallel Breakout Sessions (Examples, research and balance urban and rural perspectives).

    • Housing.

    • Social participation.

    • Civic Participation and Employment.

    • Outdoor Spaces and Buildings.

  • 12:30–14:00: Lunch Break /Global village.

  • 14:00–15:30: Parallel Breakout Sessions.

    • Community Support and Health Services.

    • Respect and Social Inclusion.

    • Transport.

    • Communication and Information.

  • 15:30–16:00: Coffee Break.

  • 16:00–17:30: Plenary 2 – Celebrating Legacy & Lessons Learned.

  • 18:00–19:00: Cultural programme – Adinberri Saioa.

Day 2: Embracing the Present, Preparing for the Future (Wednesday 17th) | Theme: Inclusion, Exchange, Collaboration and Emerging Perspectives

  • 08:30–09:00: Registration.

  • 09:00–10:30: Plenary 3 – Welcoming Newcomers & Expanding the Network.

  • 10:30–11:00: Coffee Break.

  • 11:00–12:30: Parallel Breakout Sessions on Emerging Topics:

    • Connecting Generations, Technology and Care: Bridging gaps between generations, digital divides and primary and secondary care/formal and informal care. Focusing on social connection.

    • Connecting Generations, Technology and Care: Bridging gaps between generations, digital divides and primary and secondary care/formal and informal care Focusing on intergenerational connections/solidarity.

    • Equitable communities: Ensuring that no one is left behind. Focusing on ageism.

    • Equitable communities: Ensuring that no one is left behind. Focusing on Convention on the rights of older persons.

  • 12:30–14:00: Lunch Break/Global village.

  • 14:00–15:30: Parallel Breakout Sessions on Emerging Topics:

    • Connecting Generations, Technology and Care: Bridging gaps between generations, digital divides and primary and secondary care/formal and informal care. Focusing on caring communities - Ageing in place.

    • Connecting Generations, Technology and Care: Bridging gaps between generations, digital divides and primary and secondary care/formal and informal care. Focusing on Technology and age-friendly development.

    • Building more sustainable Age Friendly Communities. Focusing on climate change and resilience.

    • Building more sustainable Age Friendly Communities. Focusing on the sustainability of age-friendly initiatives.

  • 15:30–16:00: Coffee Break.

  • 16:00–17:30: Plenary 4 – Strengthening Peer Support & Collaboration

  • 18:00–19:00: Cultural programme – Coral Hariak kantuz.

  • 20:00–22:00: San Telmo Museoa (social event cocktail) & Age Friendly Awards Ceremony – meeting new and old friends.

Day 3: Shaping the Future (Thursday 18th) | Theme: Vision, Innovation, Sustainability

  • 08:30–09:00: Registration.

  • 09:00–10:30: Plenary 5 – Commitments & Breakthroughs.

  • 10:30–11:00: Coffee Break.

  • 11:00–12:30: Conversations about the future of Age Friendly cities and communities.

  • 12:30–14:00: Lunch Break / Global village.

  • 14:00–15:30: Plenary 6 – Vision – Looking ahead.

  • 15:30–16:00: Closing Ceremony.

Stay tuned regarding exciting pre- and post-congress activities which will include training, leadership and site visits.