Exhibitors And Sponsors

Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia (https://www.unbc.ca/) is one of Canada’s best small universities. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of B.C.’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. UNBC is a university both in and for the North. We are also Canada’s Green University™, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.

The CIHR Institute of Aging’s (CIHR-IA) mandate is to support research, promote healthy aging and address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with aging.  By championing an inclusive approach to research excellence that considers health across the life course and addresses social and structural determinants of health, CIHR-IA funds evidence-based research that informs public policy, programs and services. IA’s mission is to advance training, research and knowledge mobilization to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of all Canadians as they age. CIHR-IA promotes the inclusion of age, aging and the role of persons with lived and living experiences and their caregivers in the entire research ecosystem.

A founding faculty in 1965, Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is a leader in education and research. Home to the Gerontology Research Centre, the Science and Technology for Aging Research Institute, and the Tong Louie Living Lab, FASS is the base for many innovative centres and institutes. Our interdisciplinary expertise in policy, governance, and technology ensures an informed approach to health and well-being; our collaborative approach sparks vibrant and inclusive communities. FASS’ flourishing intellectual community leads the way in meaning-making and solving the world’s pressing problems.

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vancouver is part of the diplomatic network of the Netherlands in Canada. Our goal is to further strengthen the already close relationship between Canada and the Netherlands, including in the field of healthcare. The Netherlands believes that people should be able to age with dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. Both the Netherlands and Canada face similar challenges related to ageing populations, workforce pressures, and rising care demands. By working together and sharing knowledge, research, and innovation, we can develop smarter, more human-centred solutions for elderly care.

The Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN) (https://www.ctaan.ca/) is a National Innovation Hub that supports aging in northern and rural communities by making technologies more accessible to older adults, caregivers, and health systems. We focus on testing, piloting, implementing, and promoting solutions tailored for northern and rural settings. Through a partnered, community-driven approach, we ensure technologies truly enable, empower, and engage those aging across the North.

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI (https://www.mdpi.com/) has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. Our 501 diverse and open access journals, including 492 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals, are supported by more than 295,000 academic experts who share our mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

The Canadian Association on Gerontology is Canada’s premier multidisciplinary association in the field of aging.  Members benefit from discounted conference fees, a free subscription to the Canadian Journal on Aging, eligibility for awards and prizes, and much more.  We have an active Student Connection and special rates for students and those 65+! Learn about membership and our CAG2026 conference: https://cagacg.ca/

It is a pleasure to invite you to attend the 23^rd IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Amsterdam, July 5-8 2026 on behalf of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), the Dutch Society for Gerontology (NVG-KNOWS), the Netherlands Clinical Geriatrics Society (NVKG), and the Dutch professional organisation of Nurse Practitioners in Geriatrics and Gerontology (V&VN-GG). www.iagg2026.org

The Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) at PolyU  (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/risa/) was established in 2021 with over 30 founding members from 15 departments. Led by Professor Yongping Zheng, RISA promotes interdisciplinary research in smart health, intelligence, environment, society, and gerontechnology. Its initiatives include community-based research and the RISA Ageing Data Registry System (ADRES). Together with the Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub, RISA addresses Hong Kong’s ageing population challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Niagara College’s Healthy Aging and Wellness Innovation Centre (HAWIC) aims to improve the quality of life of older adults by conducting applied research, shifting perspectives, and sharing knowledge related to 5 pillars: Technology, Aging-in-Place, Care and Services, Community, and Education and Knowledge Mobilization.  The research team at HAWIC investigates and explores innovative solutions for tackling the challenges faced by our aging population, while working alongside our students and academic programs, industry partners, and community organizations.

 https://www.ncinnovation.ca/innovation-centres/healthy-aging-and-wellness

The SFU-BCIT Dr. Tong Louie Living Lab was opened in 1995 thanks to the generous support of an endowment from Dr. Tong Louie. SFU (Gerontology) and BCIT (Applied Research) have worked in collaboration with a mission to enhance independent living and the quality of life among older adults through person-environment fit and the development and evaluation of environmental and technological innovations.

We’re a global pioneer in gerontology education and research. The USC Leonard Davis is the first and most comprehensive professional school of gerontology in the United States, with a long history of innovation in the field. Since 1975, students, faculty and colleagues from around the globe have come here to explore and shape the future of aging. Our alumni make scientific breakthroughs, advocate for those who often go unheard, and lead dynamic companies, among other exciting careers. https://gero.usc.edu/