CALL FOR PAPERS
The 2026 International Conference on Gerontology Studies (ICGS)

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 serve as a platform for sharing research on enhancing the quality of life and social participation of older adults through technological innovation, social integration, sustainable policy frameworks, and innovative best practices. Featuring keynote speeches, thematic parallel sessions, and expert panels, the event will highlight cutting-edge empirical research, theoretical advancements, and innovative practices in gerontology.

Topics of Interest

We welcome original research papers, case studies, and theoretical reviews from global academics/researchers and administrators in relevant fields. 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.

Conference Language

The official conference language is English. Simultaneous interpretation between English and Chinese will be provided for plenary sessions.

Submission Guidelines & Important Dates

Submissions are accepted in both English and Chinese.

Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 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.
Notification of acceptance: September 14, 2026

If an abstract or a full paper is submitted in Chinese, an English version of the abstract must be submitted at the same time.

Note

Submission of full papers is optional. Those who have their abstracts accepted may give oral presentations of their papers at the Conference. Accepted full papers will be included in the proceedings with an ISBN, if they are accepted. They will be considered for the Best Paper Award and Excellent Paper Award. Selected full papers from the Conference will also be recommended to international journals or an edited book for publication.

Submission Guidelines

Papers submitted for presentation should normally be in correct English. The oral presentation must be delivered in easily comprehensible and fluent English. Papers must be presented by the authors themselves. No one will be allowed to present any paper on behalf of its author.

Quality is the most important requirement. All papers to be presented should make concrete contributions to fields relevant to gerontology. All submissions will be reviewed for relevance, originality, clarity, soundness, and significance by at least two reviewers.

Each abstract accepted for oral presentation will be allocated a timeslot for paper presentation if at least one of the authors completes registration. Each paper presentation requires at least one registration at the early-bird or regular rate.

* This is required for inclusion in the electronic proceedings.

Online Submission

Abstract must be submitted through the online system, EasyChair, by following the instruction on the page “New submission”.

Submit via EasyChair