global engagement and events
Experience global perspectives on ageing
We’re proud to partner with several leading organisations to bring global insights, fresh thinking and best-practice innovation to our members through curated study tours and global conferences.”
Whether you’re looking to learn from international aged care models, connect with global thought leaders or immerse yourself in cutting-edge practices and technology, these global engagements and events will broaden your horizons and inspire fresh thinking for your organisation.
Why join a study tour or international conference?
These global engagements and events experiences offer:
- Direct access to international leaders in care and innovation
- Practical takeaways you can apply within your organisation
- Cultural insights into how different countries approach ageing
- Unforgettable networking and professional development
Discounts apply for Ageing Australia members. For more information, please contact the Ageing Australia Events team .
Explore what's available
Global engagement
Ageing Asia
Ageing Asia is an independent social enterprise uniting leaders across sectors to improve eldercare across the Asia-Pacific through advocacy, education and innovation.
Upcoming opportunities for Ageing Australia members include a 2025 study tour to Japan focused on advanced community care and a 2026 visit to Singapore for the World Ageing Festival, exploring global strategies to enhance quality of life in super-ageing communities.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) supports global business growth, especially for SMEs, through international events, market insights and research.
Ageing Australia members can join the 2025 Asia Summit on Global Health, a key platform for networking, innovation and exploring healthcare investment and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific.
The SAGE Study Tours Program
The SAGE Study Tour Program offers senior living sector leaders unique local and international tours showcasing aged care innovation.
With 45+ global programs since 2006, upcoming tours include Toronto (October 2025), Melbourne and Adelaide (May 2025) and New Zealand (2026), providing fresh insights and global connections.
International conferences
2025 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Global Ageing Network Conference
The 2025 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Global Ageing Network Conference will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA from 2–5 November, bringing together 7,000 ageing services professionals worldwide.
The Global Ageing Network (GAN) hosts a biennial conference with to connect researchers and providers through applied research and to provide a forum for professional networking and an exchange of information for all persons interested in ageing, care of the ageing, design and accessibility for the ageing.
Our CEO, Tom Symondson, will speak at the Global Ageing Network Summit in Boston this November, joining a panel to discuss public policy and advocacy. Registration is now open for international participants.
2025 17th International Federation on Ageing Conference
The 2025 International Federation on Ageing Conference will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 September, focusing on the theme YEBO/YES! Action on Ageing: Evidence | Policy | Practice.
Join for an insightful and impactful event dedicated to exploring the diverse dimensions of ageing and its implications on society.
As the world’s population continues to age, it’s imperative that we come together to address the challenges and opportunities associated with this demographic shift.
The conference features thought-provoking keynote addresses, inspiring symposiums, skill-building workshops, interactive oral and poster sessions and most importantly the voices of older people from around the globe.
There will be a prestigious lineup of speakers from around the world including our CEO, Tom Symondson joining a panel discussion on long-term care.
Themes for the conference include:
- age friendly environments
- building capacity in LMICs
- connecting ageing and the economy
- family, intergenerational dynamics
- healthy ageing
- human rights
- improving practice through digital technologies
- long-term care and improving function.
All content on this page is provided for informational and promotional purposes only. Ageing Australia shares this material for the benefit of its members but is not responsible for the content or the events in any capacity.
Ageing Australia does not receive any financial remuneration from partnerships or promotion of global study tours or events.
