3rd World Congress of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

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

DRAFT CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

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 (Part 1 focusing on connecting generations)

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

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

  • 14:00–15:30:

    • Connecting Generations, Technology and Care: Bridging gaps between generations, digital divides and primary and secondary care/formal and informal care (Part 2 focusing on technology and care)

    • Building more sustainable Age-Friendly Communities

  • 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.