Conference Background:

As part of a five-year series of interlinked congresses held in cities around the globe, this conference is organized in coordination with the United Nations Secretariat of the International Year of Older Persons and United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (HABITAT), NGOs and the private sector. It will be held in the United Nations during the Commission for Social Development in Conference Room #4. The Conference will address the following issues:

• What will be the impact of longevity on communities?
• What will the impact of multigenerational communities be on longevity?
• Will multigenerational communities help people to live longer and more successful lives?
• How can communities prepare for changing new roles?
• What partnerships can be established between society, government, and business?
• How can older persons contribute to, and care for, their communities?

Each month the world’s older population increases by 1.2 million! By 2020, 1.4 billion persons will be over 60, an increase of 240% since 1980 with the fastest growth in developing countries. By 2025, worldwide life expectancy will reach 73 years…a 50% improvement on the 1955 average of only 48 years…a quality of life challenge!

Conference highlights will include: an international exhibition and presentation of architectural and interior design student projects, "Integrated Communities: A Society for All Ages;" Public/Private Partnership Luncheon and Networking Reception, featuring the ICCC awards to eminent world leaders.

Join experts from the fields of architecture, advertising, design, community planning, health, government, real estate development, and technology to discuss your ideas. The roster of prominent speakers includes: