The Global Ageing Network and LeadingAge’s LTSS Center @UMass Boston are accepting submissions for the Call for Research Abstracts for The Ageing Commons, a dedicated research and networking space at the 2026 LeadingAge Annual Meeting.

The conference will take place 25–28 October 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where researchers from around the world will gather to share innovative and impactful studies focused on advancing ageing services and improving quality of life for older adults.

The Ageing Commons provides a collaborative environment for researchers to exchange ideas, explore emerging evidence, and engage in global dialogue around the most pressing issues in ageing. Submissions can cover a wide range of topics, including sustainable care models, workforce development, person-centered care, technology and ethical considerations related to artificial intelligence, human rights of older persons, changing demographic needs, nutrition and wellness, and palliative and end-of-life care.

Selected abstracts will be featured through interactive poster presentations, offering contributors the opportunity to share their work with an international audience of ageing services professionals.

Abstracts must be submitted by 17 April 2026.

Learn more and submit your research abstract here.

To explore examples of research previously featured at The Ageing Commons, view last year’s digital research poster packet.