The 12th Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen2026)
March 22-27, 2026 | Tokyo International Forum & Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, and Online
Recognising and promoting the inherent dignity of people at all ages represents a foundational goal shared by societies around the world. The desire to identify meaning and value in life underpins inquiries into law and politics, religion and the arts, and it guides the resolution of ethical questions associated with scientific inquiry and resulting innovations. As medical science, public health and technology continue to advance, so lives have grown progressively longer. Increasingly, this leads to new questions regarding the kind of lives we will experience as we grow older. While advances in science and medicine increase longevity, what innovative technologies are emerging that address the changing needs faced by an aging world? Researchers, scientists, and advocates will gather in Tokyo for AGen2026 to discuss these questions and others.
Japan represents a unique location for research professionals to meet and explore the topic of aging. Japan has one of the most rapidly aging populations, which combined with a declining birthrate, represents a compelling example of the demographic transition resulting from increased longevity. The issues and challenges faced in Japan have expanded to other Pacific nations, Europe, Africa, and the Americas as all nations experience the benefits of increased longevity. Worldwide, there is a growing recognition that the kind of life we now give our elders will impact the way we will be treated and cared for as we enter our later years. Because aging is a worldwide phenomenon, the needs and opportunities of an aging world must also reflect and respect cultural and social diversity in developing programs that encourage quality of life at all ages. How do we address the collective needs of the aging population while respecting each person’s individuality? AGen2026 provides an ideal forum for discussing and debating the many issues related to aging and gerontology. Submissions from a variety of fields and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. Original research across disciplines, including science and technology, philosophy and politics, sociology, and psychology, will ensure an active and exciting opportunity to expand our gerontological understanding.
Now entering its 12th year, the AGen2026 Programme Committee has seen the conference grow in size and diversity of perspectives as it attracts researchers and practitioners from around the world to address this crucial topic. For this year's event AGen will be partnering with The 16th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2026) and The 12th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2026), increasing opportunities for broad multidisciplinary exchanges. Registration the conference allows access to sessions in the other two.
Held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful dialogue. This event will afford an exceptional opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, networking, and facilitating partnerships across national and disciplinary borders.
In conjunction with our Global Partners, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome to Tokyo in 2026.
– The AGen2026 Programme Committee
- Location & Venue: Held in Tokyo, Japan, and online
- Dates: Sunday, March 22, 2026 to Friday, March 27, 2026
- Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: September 18, 2025*
- Final Abstract Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025
- Registration Deadline for Presenters: January 22, 2026
*Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options.
Speakers
To be Announced
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Evangelia ChrysikouUniversity College London, United Kingdom -
William C. FrickUniversity of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Héctor GarcíaAuthor, Japan
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Seoyoun KimUniversity of Michigan & NACDA Program on Aging, United States
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Kathryn M. LavenderNational Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA), United States
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James W. McNallyUniversity of Michigan & NACDA Program on Aging, United States
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Lowell SheppardNever Too Late Academy & IAFOR, Japan
IAFOR's Conference Themes for 2025-2029
Our four themes can be seen as standalone themes, but they are also very much in conversation with each other. Themes may be seen as corollaries, complementary, or in opposition/juxtaposition with each other. The themes can be considered as widely as possible and are designed, in keeping with our mission, to encourage ideas across the disciplines.
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Conference News
Evangelia Chrysikou to Present ‘Designing Care Futures: Built Environments, Health Systems, and Human-Robot Cohabitation in an Ageing World’
‘Ikigai’ Author Héctor García Joins ACEID/ACP/AGen2026 Longevity Panel
Accepted Presentations
Sponsorship & Exhibition
About IAFOR
"Inspiring Global Collaborations"
Founded in 2009, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is a mission-driven politically independent non-partisan and non-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational interaction and academic research. Based in Japan, its main administrative office is in Nagoya, and its research centre is in the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), a graduate school of The University of Osaka. IAFOR runs research programs and events in partnership with universities, think tanks, and other associations. Through its international, intercultural and interdisciplinary conferences, research, and publications, IAFOR is a network hub for interdisciplinary discussion across Asia and beyond.
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