一、会议介绍

2026年10月28日至30日，广东开放大学将在广州举办“老年研究：创新、融合与可持续发展”国际会议。

本次会议旨在为全球学者、研究人员及行业专家提供一个高水平的跨学科交流平台，共同探讨人口老龄化背景下全球面临的挑战与机遇。会议将重点探索如何通过科技创新、社会融合机制以及可持续的公共政策，重塑老年人的生活质量与社会参与模式。会议将通过主旨演讲、平行分论坛及专家研讨等形式，聚焦老年学领域的前沿理论、实证研究与创新实践。

二、征稿范围

本次会议欢迎全球学者踊跃投稿。征稿范围包括但不限于以下主题：

1. 老年教育与终身发展（如：老年认知发展、数字素养、教育项目设计等）；

2. 老年心理与行为社会学（如：心理健康、代际关系、社会孤立、居家养老等）；

3. 社会政策、银发经济与老年友好环境（如：养老金体系、健康经济学、适老化城市规划等）；

4. 智慧养老与健康老龄化（如：老年科技、人工智能医疗、远程照护、预防医学等）；

5. 其他老龄化相关交叉学科议题（如：老龄化伦理、跨文化老年研究等）。

三、投稿要求与重要日期

1. 会议接收中英文稿件。作者需首先提交论文摘要（注：若计划以中文发表全文，须同时提交中英文摘要）。

2. 重要日期：

摘要提交截止日期：2026年7月31日

摘要录用通知日期：2026年8月14日

完整论文提交截止日期：2026年8月31日（仅针对希望被收录至带有ISBN号的会议论文集的作者）。

四、奖项与发表机会

被录用的完整论文将收录于会议官方论文集中。会议组委会将评选“最佳论文奖”和“优秀论文奖”。此外，优质的高水平论文将被推荐至国内外知名学术期刊发表。

五、联系方式

摘要及论文请通过会议官方网站在线提交，详情请参阅：https://jgs.ougd.cn。如有任何疑问，欢迎联系会务组邮箱：icgs@gdrtvu.edu.cn，

期待金秋十月与您相聚广州！

2026“老年研究：创新、融合与可持续发展”

国际会议组委会

2026年6月

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2026 International Conference on Gerontology Studies

Theme: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability

Date: 28–30 October, 2026

Venue: Guangzhou, China

Organizer: Guangdong Open University

Conference Overview

The 2026 International Conference on Gerontology Studies (ICGS) aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to address the global challenges and opportunities of population aging. The conference will explore how to enhance the quality of life and social participation of older adults through technological innovation, social integration, and sustainable policy frameworks. Featuring keynote speeches, thematic parallel sessions, and expert panels, the event will highlight cutting-edge empirical research, theoretical advancements, and innovative practices in gerontology.

Topic of Interest

We welcome original research papers, case studies, and theoretical reviews from global academics. To foster a diverse and inclusive academic dialogue, topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Education for the Third Age and Lifelong Learning: (e.g., cognitive development, digital literacy for the elderly, educational program design).

2. Psychology and Sociology of Aging: (e.g., mental health, intergenerational relationships, social isolation, aging in place).

3. Social Policy, Silver Economy, and Age-Friendly Environments: (e.g., pension systems, healthcare economics, urban planning, community support).

4. Smart Elderly Care and Healthy Aging: (e.g., gerontechnology, AI in healthcare, telemedicine, preventive care).

5. Emerging Issues in Interdisciplinary Gerontology: (e.g., ethics in aging, cross-cultural aging studies, biology of aging).

Submission Guidelines & Important Dates

Submissions are accepted in both English and Chinese.

• Abstract Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: August 14, 2026

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Required only for authors who wish to be included in the official conference proceedings with an ISBN).

Awards and Publications

Accepted full papers will be published in the official Conference Proceedings. Outstanding submissions will be considered for the "Best Paper Award" and "Excellent Paper Award." Furthermore, high-quality manuscripts will be recommended for fast-track review and potential publication in renowned academic journals.

Contact Information
For detailed submission guidelines and to submit your abstract, please visit the official conference website: https://jgs.ougd.cn

For any inquiries, please contact the Organizing Committee at: icgs@gdrtvu.edu.cn.

We look forward to welcoming you to Guangzhou!

Organizing Committee, ICGS 2026