Upcoming Conferences

Conferences are a great way to stay updated on the latest information in the field of gerontology, as well as network with professionals. This page provides an overview of some upcoming conferences that may be of interest to gerontology students. It also provides deadlines for professional presentation proposal submissions, for those who may be interested in presenting their own work or work that was done with a group.

MGS 2013 Conference
Thursday, April 18, 2013
at Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center

Re-thinking Accountability and Outcomes in the New Era of Health Care

Keynote Speakers:
Nancy Rehkamp, LarsonAllen
Robyn Stone, LeadingAge Center for Applied Research

In addition to the two Keynote Speakers, the Conference Schedule includes:

Break-out Sessions
Poster Sessions
Exhibits
Award Presentation – Outstanding Gerontologist of the Year
Scholarship Presentations – Students in Gerontology
Networking throughout the day
Reception at end of Day

Odyssey 2013

is a two-day conference.

June 17-18, 2013 Duluth, MN

The 2013 Odyssey conference, “Framework for the Future,” will provide opportunities to envision and create a strong framework around what’s new, what’s important, what works and how to develop a strong framework in our communities. This framework is based on the following principles:
•People: Provide smart care that keeps people healthy and in their homes and communities
•Innovation: Redesign our care delivery systems
•Equity: Narrow disparities and improve outcomes
•Integrity: Reduce fraud, waste and abuse