Ten platforms moving the world's ageing agenda
WAO convenes, connects, recognizes and trains — through flagship events, research networks and leadership programs on every continent.
World Ageing Forum
The annual global platform where policymakers, scientists and civil society shape the international ageing agenda.
World Ageing Congress
A biennial scientific congress presenting frontier research in gerontology, geriatrics and longevity science.
World Ageing Conference
Regional conferences translating global commitments into national and local action plans.
World Ageing Awards
Honouring individuals, institutions and cities that make outstanding contributions to healthy ageing.
World Healthy Ageing Day
A global awareness day celebrating longevity and challenging ageism across generations.
Global Age-Friendly Cities Initiative
Supporting municipalities to certify and improve age-friendly infrastructure, housing and services.
Silver Economy Network
Connecting industry and innovators around the growing economic power of older consumers.
World Ageing Research Network
An open network of universities and institutes sharing data, methods and findings on ageing.
Young Gerontologists Academy
Training the next generation of ageing researchers and practitioners through fellowships and mentoring.
International Ageing Leadership Program
Developing leaders in government and civil society who will steer ageing policy for decades to come.
The fields behind the programs
Every WAO program draws on expertise across seventeen working areas of the global ageing agenda.
Host, partner or participate
Cities can host our events, institutions can join our networks, and professionals can take part in every program.
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