Global Longevity and Aging Conferences to Watch in 2026
The global conversation on aging and longevity is set to intensify in 2026, with a robust calendar of international conferences spanning science, healthcare, public policy, and social innovation. As demographic aging accelerates across regions, these gatherings offer a clear signal of where research priorities, policy debates, and industry attention are converging.
Early in the year, Singapore will emerge as a focal point for longevity science and clinical translation. In February, the Healthy Longevity Intensive Course and Conference, hosted by the National University of Singapore, will bring together researchers and clinicians working on geroscience, preventive medicine, and evidence-based approaches to extending healthspan. The event reflects growing efforts to bridge aging research and real-world healthcare practice. Later the same month, the Unlock Healthy Longevity Conference will further advance discussions on the biology of aging, translational research, and emerging clinical applications aimed at improving later-life health outcomes. The proximity of these events highlights Singapore’s expanding role as a global hub for longevity research and policy dialogue.
Mid-year, attention will shift to larger, multidisciplinary forums addressing aging at societal scale. One of the most significant is the 23rd World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, scheduled for July in Amsterdam and organized by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. As the leading global congress in this field, the IAGG World Congress traditionally convenes thousands of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to examine aging biology, healthcare systems, long-term care, and social inclusion. The 2026 edition is expected to place strong emphasis on healthy longevity and integrated policy responses to demographic change.
Asia will continue to play a prominent role throughout the year. In May, Tokyo will host the International Conference on Aging and Gerontology, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and cross-disciplinary approaches to aging societies. This will be followed in June by the International Conference on Aging and Gerontology (ICAG 2026) in Xiamen, China, which brings together academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore regional and global responses to aging.
Scientific inquiry into the mechanisms of aging will remain a key pillar of the 2026 agenda. The World Aging and Rejuvenation Conference in Prague will examine biological aging and rejuvenation research, while the Systems Aging Conference organized by the Gordon Research Conferences will focus on molecular and systems-level processes underlying aging, frailty, and resilience. These specialized meetings highlight continued investment in foundational aging science alongside policy-oriented discussions.
Beyond academic and clinical research, several conferences in 2026 will address the broader economic and societal implications of longevity. The Longevity World Forum, scheduled to take place in Madrid, will convene policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss medical longevity, prevention strategies, and the sustainability of health systems. Meanwhile, LongevityFest 2026, organized by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, will continue to attract clinicians and industry participants focused on applied longevity practices.
Toward the end of the year, Tokyo is expected to host the World Aging and Longevity Conference, a hybrid event examining healthy aging and demographic sustainability through scientific, policy, and societal lenses.
Taken together, the 2026 conference landscape underscores a growing recognition that aging is no longer a niche issue confined to healthcare or social policy. Instead, it is emerging as a cross-sector priority shaping economic planning, innovation strategies, and community design worldwide. The events highlighted here reflect those confirmed as of January 2026, and additional major conferences and global forums focused on longevity and aging are expected to be announced as the year unfolds.
