2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas (ICAA) Theme: Advancing Successful Aging: Exploring Innovations and Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes Location: The Hyatt Place Chicago Dates: September 23-25, 2026 Register & Submit Abstracts Register for the conference 2026 Emerging Scholars Call for Abstracts Conference Co-Organizers Jacqueline Angel (Lead Organizer) – jangel@austin.utexas.edu Flavia Andrade (Local Host)– fandrade@illinois.edu Emma Aguila – eaguilav@usc.edu Objectives Describe and analyze contextual factors, encompassing socioeconomic disparities and healthcare access, contributing to health differentials among aging populations within and across different contexts. Examine the social context, including norms, social structures, and familial dynamics, that significantly influence health disparities among aging cohorts and impact family support mechanisms. Evaluate the behavioral patterns and their differential effects on health outcomes among aging individuals and families, emphasizing the role of interventions and new technologies in mitigating these disparities. Assess the effectiveness of data analytics, interventions, and technological solutions in meeting the specific needs of older adults and families. Acknowledgments We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors and institutional partners. View Sponsors Accommodations As in past meetings, conference planners will accommodate special needs for assistance with physical mobility, childcare, and adult day care. All requests for rooms and services will be considered individually. Please send any accommodation requests to Sam Soltis at samantha.soltis@prc.utexas.edu
