Ageing Well Together Conference 2026

Ageing Well Together 2026 | Partnerships for Building Healthy Communities

30 September - 1 October 2026 | CAB Conference Centre | Cape Town

Building the future of care begins with building stronger communities.

South Africa is ageing. At the same time, our communities are becoming more diverse, our care systems face increasing pressure, and new partnerships are needed to ensure that every person can age with dignity, purpose and belonging.

Ageing Well Together 2026 is a two-day conference that brings together older persons, family caregivers, community organisations, healthcare professionals, care providers, researchers, students, policymakers and innovators to explore practical, collaborative solutions for the future of ageing in South Africa.

Hosted by GERATEC, NOAH and Project Scaffold, in collaboration with the Older Persons Care Alliance (OPCA) and a growing network of partners, the conference is designed to move beyond presentations and create meaningful conversations that inspire action.

What makes this conference different?

This is not a conference where you simply sit and listen.

It is a collaborative space where people from different sectors and communities come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, learn from one another, and build partnerships that continue long after the event ends.

Through keynote conversations, interactive workshops, dialogue sessions, community storytelling and innovation showcases, delegates will explore practical approaches to creating healthier, more connected communities for people of all ages.

Conference Themes

Across two inspiring days, participants will explore topics including:

• Dignity, identity and belonging
• Community-led care and ageing in place
• Dementia-friendly and inclusive communities
• Innovation and sustainable models of care
• Workforce wellbeing and relationship-centred support
• Healthy ageing, trauma and resilience
• Intergenerational collaboration
• Partnerships that strengthen communities

Who should attend?

This conference welcomes everyone with an interest in creating a better future for ageing, including:

• Older persons
• Family members and informal caregivers
• Residential and community care providers
• Healthcare professionals
• Social workers, occupational therapists and allied health practitioners
• NGOs and community organisations
• Government representatives
• Researchers and academics
• University and college students
• Volunteers
• Anyone passionate about strengthening communities and improving the lives of older persons

Your ticket includes

• Full access to the two-day conference programme
• Inspiring keynote sessions
• Interactive workshops and dialogue spaces
• Community and innovation showcase
• Networking opportunities with leaders from across South Africa
• Morning refreshments and premium lunch on both days
• Conference materials

Ticket Options

• Standard Delegate: R1 875.00
• Student Delegate: R1 450.00
• Older Person (60+): R925.00

A limited number of places are available, and early booking is strongly recommended.

Join the Conversation

The future of care cannot be built by a single organisation or profession alone.

It will be shaped by partnerships, shared learning and communities working together.

Whether you are a practitioner, policymaker, researcher, student, volunteer, caregiver or older person, your voice matters.

Join us as we explore new ideas, build meaningful connections and take practical steps towards creating healthier, more connected communities where everyone can age well.

For any enquiries, please get in touch with Alda Burger at [email protected] or 021 461 3820.

Together, we can shape the future of care.