The 2024 International Conference Series on Aging in the Americas (ICAA) owes its anticipated success to the collaborative efforts of many individuals and organizations.
We express our deep gratitude to the organizing committee led by Jacqueline Angel, whose vision and dedication are guiding the planning and preparation of this significant event. We also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Stephanie Grasso, Nelly Salgado de Snyder, Elizabeth Muñoz, Carlos Luis Moreno Jaimes, Octavio Martinez, Adriana Reyes, and Alfonso Rojas-Alvarez, whose expertise and commitment will ensure the conference’s success. We especially appreciate the PRC staff Sam Soltis and Meghan Tantum for their invaluable assistance.
The generous support of our sponsors will play a pivotal role in bringing this conference to fruition. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Center on Aging and Population Sciences, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, the Latino Research Institute, The Mexico Center, and the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), Instituto Nacional De Geriatria, Texas RCMAR, Alzheimer’s Association, University of Southern California, University of Illinois, University of Louisville, Cornell University, University of Miami, and UT Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs for their forthcoming financial and logistical contributions.
Additionally, we are grateful to Flavia Andrade, Emma Aguila, Adriana Reyes, Terrence Hill, Angela Gutierrez,Phil Cantu, Sunshine Rote, Veronica Montes de Oca, Fernando Torres-Gil, and Rogelio Sáenz for their special contributions to the meeting, which will significantly support the participation of our emerging scholars. We also thank NIA and Program Officer Frank Bandiera for guidance on ICAA 2025-2029 competing renewal application submission.
Furthermore, we extend heartfelt thanks in advance to all speakers and presenters who will share their knowledge and research findings, enriching the conference with diverse perspectives on aging, dementia, and healthful aging strategies.
Special recognition goes to our judges for the poster session: Flavia Andrade, Phil Cantu, Terrence Hill, Carlos Moreno, Adriana Reyes, Rogelio Saenz, Debra Umberson, and Shiyang Zhang. Their efforts in evaluating the posters will be instrumental in highlighting groundbreaking research and fostering scholarly dialogue.
Finally, our gratitude goes to the University of Texas at Austin for graciously agreeing to host the conference and provide an inspiring venue for intellectual exchange and collaboration.
We look forward to the active engagement and commitment of all participants, attendees, and contributors in advancing research and practice in aging and dementia care across the Americas.