Call for Abstracts

The Scientific Committee of the West Coast conference on Aging invites researchers, clinicians, policymakers, educators, system leaders, and innovators to submit abstracts that advance understanding of how to promote healthy aging through intentional innovation that focuses on equity, accessibility, and social justice. Abstracts that explore healthy aging related to prevention, lifestyle medicine, and sustainable systems change are also invited

Instructions for Authors

  • Abstract body should be no more than 350 words

  • Authors should clearly indicate how their content aligns with the 2026 conference theme: The Health Span Goal: Intentional Innovation for Aging Well

  • All submissions must be original work

  • Abstracts will be peer‑reviewed and evaluated based on scientific/academic rigor, relevance to the theme, innovation and creativity, and potential impact for attendees

Authors should indicate preferred format for presentation style and any A/V needs that may be required:

  • Oral Presentation (20 min + 10 min Q&A or 45 min + 15 min Q&A)

  • Poster Presentation

  • Symposia or Panel Sessions (20 min + 10 min Q&A or 45 min + 15 min Q&A)



Submit your abstract to agingconference@phc.ca. Abstracts will be accepted until June 30, 2026

Authors will be notified of acceptance by July 15, 2026

Call for Abstracts open until June 30, 2026

Submit your abstract to agingconference@phc.ca