23rd to 27th July 2017, San Francisco, CA, USA.

The IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics is a major vehicle through which the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) achieves its objectives and it is held every four years. Internationally recognized experts in Gerontology and Geriatrics share their knowledge and experience through plenary presentations, invited symposia, paper and poster sessions.

In 2017, the theme “Global Aging and Health: Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice” will bring representatives from medicine, nursing, social science, psychological science, finance, policy fields, and other disciplines to address the latest approaches to improving the quality of life of the world’s older adults. This is the premier meeting for professionals in gerontology and geriatrics.

Over 6,000 professionals in gerontology and geriatrics are expected to attend the World Congress in San Francisco. Known as “Everybody’s Favorite City”, it is home to well-respected academic centers, a hub of banking and finance, and a cosmopolitan destination for diverse cultural events and fine cuisine.

Published in GI-Mail 06/2017 (English edition). Sign up for GI-Mail here.  

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