The 2025 Summit will be hosted both in-person and online! In-person sessions will be live-streamed to the virtual audience with unique engagement and collaboration opportunities for both audiences.
We are pleased to share this draft agenda for the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit. Please note that session times, speakers, and program details are subject to change. A finalized agenda will be published in June 2025.
A partial day of In-person and Virtual programming.
Please check in at the registration desk when you arrive.
In-person only.
Join us for coffee and informal networking before the opening session.
In-person only.
An official welcome to set the tone for the summit, introduce key themes, and acknowledge the contributions of all partners and communities represented.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Connect with fellow attendees over refreshments as we celebrate the beginning of the summit.
In-person only.
A full day of In-person and Virtual programming.
Registration Check-in and Breakfast.
In-person only.
A warm welcome and orientation to the day’s programming.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Dr. Olive Bryanton, a passionate advocate for aging well, will reflect on her doctoral research, Pioneers in Aging: Voices of Women 85 Years and Older Aging in Place in Rural Communities. Olive will also speak about her instrumental role in founding the first multi-purpose Seniors Centre and Seniors College on Prince Edward Island. Her commitment to lifelong learning and strengthening communities will inspire all those committed to aging well.
In-person and Virtual broadcast
Dr. Olive Bryanton
Advocate
This session invites participants to learn about Indigenous experiences and ways of knowing and being, guided by the voices of Elders and knowledge keepers. Through shared stories and reflections, we will broaden our understanding of connection, community, and the diverse realities faced by Indigenous Peoples today. Participants will engage in an interactive experience designed to deepen appreciation for Indigenous perspectives and lived experiences.
In-person and Virtual broadcast
Networking time in-person and online
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a series of engaging sessions aligned with four key theme areas: Leadership, Sector-Wide Future Planning, Innovative Programming, and Service Delivery Integration.
Breakout topics will explore a diverse range of strategies and innovations shaping healthy aging in Alberta.
A full list and descriptions of breakout sessions will be announced in June.
Sessions will be offered both in person and via virtual broadcast.
Networking time in-person and online.
Join the AAG as they share learnings from a province-wide case study featuring communities that exemplify integrated, community-focused services. Learn about promising practices and approaches to building robust local ecosystems that support individual well-being and community-led decision-making. Participants will also have a chance to speak directly with these communities during a follow-up breakout session on Wednesday.
In-person and virtual Broadcast
- Dinner – 6:00–7:00 PM
- Keynote (TBA!) – 6:30–7:30 PM
- Awards Ceremony – 7:40–9:00 PM
Celebrate the individuals and organizations driving innovation and impact in healthy aging across Alberta.
Keynote and awards will have in-person and virtual broadcast.
A full day of In-person and Virtual programming.
In-person only.
A warm welcome and orientation to the day’s programming.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Dr. Samir Sinha, a leading expert in geriatrics and policy innovation, will discuss systems change in healthy aging, with a focus on Alberta’s collaborative approach as a potential model. The session will explore community-based care and non-medical supports to promote healthy aging and reduce pressure on the healthcare system, drawing from promising global models. Additionally, it will address strategic investment shifts toward preventative, community-based solutions to support Alberta’s growing senior population.
In-person and Virtual broadcast
Networking time in-person and online.
This expert panel will explore how communities are creating inclusive, connected housing for older adults. From naturally occurring retirement communities to Indigenous-led initiatives and co-housing models, learn how these efforts were developed and what others can take away from their successes.
A follow-up breakout session in the afternoon will allow for deeper conversations with panellists. In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Dr. Kate Mulligan will share insights on how to communicate the impact of community-based work using a shared language of well-being. She will explore how individual and collective care are intertwined, and how strong communities foster both resilience and equity.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Dr. Kate Mulligan
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Networking time in-person and online
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a series of engaging sessions aligned with four key theme areas: Leadership, Sector-Wide Future Planning, Innovative Programming, and Service Delivery Integration.
Breakout topics will explore a diverse range of strategies and innovations shaping healthy aging in Alberta.
A full list and descriptions of breakout sessions will be announced in June.
Sessions will be offered both in person and via virtual broadcast.
This session will introduce the emerging Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) Service Delivery Model, developed through a collaborative design sprint with provincial sector leaders. The model is designed to strengthen coordination, integration, and access to non-medical supports that enable older adults to age well in community.
Grounded in core values like older adult-centered design, community-developed solutions, and equity and inclusion, the model includes key components such as service groupings (non-medical services, navigation and supported referral, and community development), integrated funding flows, pathways for system integration with health and housing, and a shared measurement framework.
Participants will explore the model as a flexible framework—not a one-size-fits-all approach—that reflects Alberta’s diverse communities and emphasizes local autonomy. This session will also share progress made since the December 2024 sprint, including next steps such as community consultations through regional gatherings, an engagement strategy, and the development of an implementation roadmap to align with funders, policymakers, and government.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
A partial day of In-person and Virtual programming.
In-person only.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
De’Amon Harges, known as the “Original Roving Listener,” will explore how communities can build inclusion and belonging by shifting from needs-based approaches to asset-based community development. Through “radical listening” and uncovering local strengths, he will share practical ways to transform relationships, spaces, and systems by focusing on what already exists within communities.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
De’Amon Harges
The Learning Tree
Building upon his talk De’Amon Harges will lead a workshop that will give us practical ways to apply the knowledge from his talk and draw out the latent strengths in our communities.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
Session to be announced.
In-person and Virtual broadcast
Join us as we conclude the Summit with final reflections, words of gratitude, and a collective sense of possibility for the path ahead.
In-person and Virtual broadcast.
We will have three special experiences that will be running the duration of the event Oct 7 - Oct 9
Healthy Aging Alberta is proud to feature a dedicated Poster Presentation Session that brings research and real-world practice together. This space will showcase both academic studies and community-led initiatives that are advancing healthy aging across Alberta. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with researchers, program leads, and practitioners, ask questions, and exchange ideas. The session is designed to foster learning and connection between sectors and to spark future collaborations between academic institutions and community-based organizations. From pilot projects to province-wide evaluations, the posters reflect the diversity, innovation, and impact of Alberta’s healthy aging movement.
Available for viewing throughout the Summit.
In-person and Virtual set-up.
Step inside the Men’s Sheds Experience—an immersive and interactive exhibit designed to replicate the feeling of walking into a real Shed. Men’s Sheds are grassroots, peer-led spaces where men come together to build, create, and connect over shared interests in a safe, informal setting. This experience will give attendees a hands-on understanding of how a Shed functions, the activities that happen within it, and why it plays such a vital role in promoting mental health, social connection, and purpose for men in later life. Expect to engage with tools, stories, and conversations that bring the spirit of a Shed to life.
Drop in during the Summit to experience what it’s like to visit a Shed.
In-person only.
The Ceremony Room is a space dedicated to quiet reflection, respect, and intentional pause throughout the Summit. Open to all participants, it offers a place to ground oneself, honour lived and ancestral experiences and reconnect with purpose. Whether used for individual moments of reflection, collective ceremonies, or cultural acknowledgments, the space encourages presence and mindfulness. The Ceremony Room acknowledges that our work in healthy aging is deeply rooted in relationships—with ourselves, with each other, and with the land—and it creates a space where these connections can be felt, honoured, and renewed.
Accessible to all participants throughout the Summit.
In-person only.