Shaping the Future of Aging, Together
The Optimal Aging Conference brings together health care and social service professionals, industry leaders, academics and caregivers who embrace aging as an opportunity. Experts in the aging field share insights and ideas on inspiring, innovating, and transforming the aging experience. This conference offers a platform to explore new approaches, discover solutions, and foster collaboration in the pursuit of optimal aging for all.
Women's Health: Empowering Healthy Aging
Women experience unique health challenges and opportunities as they age, influenced by biological, social and environmental factors that affect health and well-being across later life. The 2027 conference will explore current and emerging topics in women’s health, including chronic disease prevention and management, cognitive well-being, bone health, mental health, caregiving and more.
Opportunities to Engage
This interdisciplinary conference invites presentations on academic research, practice applications, product innovations, personal testimonies, and more that align with the theme. The conference provides opportunities for 60-minute presentations across six tracks.
The theme, Women’s Health: Empowering Healthy Aging, will highlight the critical role of health practices and care approaches in supporting the quality of life of women throughout the aging process.
We are seeking submissions for 60-minute breakout session presentations that explore current and emerging topics in women's health, including chronic disease prevention and management, cardiovascular health, cognitive well-being, bone health, mental health, caregiving and health equity.
Deadline: October 30
Five great reasons to submit a proposal
- PARTICIPATE in an innovative, interdisciplinary conference advancing new perspectives on aging.
- ENGAGE with individuals from different disciplines and professions united by the belief that aging is an opportunity.
- CONNECT with colleagues in a collaborative environment with a variety of socialization and networking sessions.
- DISCOVER ways we can innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience.
- EXPLORE Louisville! We are an official age-friendly city and hub of long-term aging care.
Location
The Optimal Aging Conference is held at the Founders Union on UofL's Shelby Campus.
450 N. Whittington Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40222
Overnight accommodation
A discounted rate is available for attendees to stay in the Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville-East until March 25.
9401 Hurstbourne Trace
Louisville, KY 40222
502-429-9070
Distance: Three-minute walk from Shelby Campus.
Become a champion of optimal aging when you support the Optimal Aging Conference. Each sponsorship level includes complimentary exhibit space, listing in the conference materials, signage, and complimentary conference registrations, with benefits growing in direct correlation to the level of sponsorship.
For more information about the specific benefits, please reach out to Natalie Gober at natalie.vickous@louisville.edu.
Sponsorship Levels
Bronze: $2,500
- Complimentary exhibit space
- Logo in conference program
- Logo on sponsor thank you signage
- Two complimentary conference registration
- Logo on website
- Social media recognition
- 1/8-page ad in digital program
- Special sponsorship opportunities
- Breakfast sponsor (2): recognized on signage, may provide promo material for attendees at welcome desk
Silver: $5,000
- Complimentary exhibit space
- Logo in conference program
- Logo on sponsor thank you signage
- Three complimentary conference registration
- Logo on website
- Social media recognition
- 1/4-page ad in digital program
- Specific event sponsorship options:
- Track sponsor (5): recognition on slide before sessions in chosen track
Available tracks: Women's Health, Cognitive and Emotional Well-being, Comprehensive Care for Older Adults, Caregiver, Innovations in Aging Care
- Track sponsor (5): recognition on slide before sessions in chosen track
Gold: $7,500
- Complimentary premier exhibit space
- Logo displayed prominently in conference program
- Logo displayed prominently on sponsor thank you signage
- Four complimentary conference registration
- Logo on website
- Recognition in press release
- Social media recognition
- Half-page ad in digital program
- Specific event sponsorship options:
- Entertainment sponsor (2): recognized on signage, thanked from podium, may provide promo material for attendees at welcome desk
- Luncheon sponsor (2): recognized on signage, may provide promo material for attendees at welcome desk
Platinum: $10,000
- Complimentary premier exhibit space
- Logo displayed prominently in conference program
- Logo displayed prominently on sponsor thank you signage
- Five complimentary conference registration
- Logo on website
- Recognition in press release
- Social media recognition
- Full-page ad in digital program
- Specific event sponsorship options:
- Keynote session sponsor (5): opportunity to display PPT before session, thanked from podium, may provide promo material for attendees at welcome desk
Exhibit
Conference exhibitors have the opportunity to connect and engage with attendees in our exhibit hall.
| Non-Profit Rate | For-Profit Rate |
|---|---|
| $400 | $800 |
*Please note that exhibitor rates do not include conference registration, but exhibitors can expect a discounted conference registration rate.
Reasons to Attend
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1Expert Insights
Learn from leading professionals about innovative strategies and practices to support healthy aging.
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2Networking
Connect with a community of health care and social service professionals, caregivers, and advocates dedicated to optimal aging.
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3Actionable Takeaways
Gain practical tools and resources to enhance personal and professional approaches to aging well.
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4Continuing Education
Up to 11 hours of continuing education (pending) for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, EMS/paramedics, social workers, and community health workers.
Conference Tracks
This track focuses on the unique health challenges and opportunities women experience as they age, influenced by biological, social, and environmental factors that affect health and well-being across later life. Presentations will offer innovative approaches to empower healthy aging and improve outcomes for older women in their communities.
This track addresses cognitive and emotional health in older adults. Presentations can discuss advancements in dementia care, mental health support, and innovative therapies to enhance well-being and quality of life in aging populations.
This track is for presentations on innovative treatment strategies that focus on the whole person; topics could include palliative or hospice care, the GUIDE program, or other approaches that use interprofessional approaches to care.
This track focuses on innovative approaches to caregiving and caregivers. This track is appropriate for professionals, organizations, and individuals to improve caregiving.
This track is for presentations addressing how technology enhances the lives of older adults. Explore innovations in artificial intelligence, assistive devices, telehealth, smart home systems, and digital tools that promote independence, safety, and improved health outcomes.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
