This June, Mount Saint Vincent University will once again become a hub for big ideas and bold conversations as researchers, students, and community members gather to explore one of the most important issues of our time: aging.
Hosted by the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, the Our Future is Aging conference returns to MSVU from June 3 – 4, 2025, bringing together experts from across Canada to share the latest research, spark new collaborations and ask critical questions about how we age and how our society is preparing for it.
With over 75 oral and poster presentations, the conference promises a dynamic and multidisciplinary program. Topics will range from health and caregiving to housing, policy, technology and beyond, all focused on shaping a future that supports people to age with dignity, equity, and innovation.
“Participants will be challenged to think beyond their discipline, to expand their networks and learn how research is being moved to action. Participants will also get to meet amazing research chairs and centres in our region that are driving new knowledge and innovation in the field of aging.” says Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor and Director, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University. “The conference is forward thinking and will drive important dialogue about the aging of our population.”
Among those leaders are two nationally recognized keynote speakers. Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews of the University of British Columbia will open the conference on June 3, speaking on the “Contexts, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead” as Canada’s population ages. On June 4, Dr. Charlene Chu from the University of Toronto will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of aging and elder care.
But the conference isn’t just for academics and professionals. On the evening of June 2, a free public event titled “A Fireside Chat… Aging Is Our Future: Navigating the Next 50 Years” will offer a thought-provoking discussion on longevity and what it means to live well into later life. The event will feature Margaret Gillis, founding President of the International Longevity Centre Canada, and will be moderated by Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews. Community members are invited to attend either in person or virtually, making it more accessible than ever.
Also on June 2, the conference will offer two pre-conference workshops for students and trainees, reinforcing MSVU’s commitment to supporting the next generation of researchers and practitioners in aging.
Now in its third edition, Our Future is Aging builds on the momentum of previous conferences held in 2012 and 2016, continuing MSVU’s long-standing leadership in aging research and education.
As Canada’s population grows older, the questions being asked at this conference matter more than ever, not just for researchers and policymakers, but for families, caregivers and communities across the country.
To learn more and register, visit ourfutureisaging.ca.