Gerontologist Dr. Kemal Aydın
Founder & President, World Longevity Forum (WLF)
“Longevity for All: Vision 2050 – Age-Friendly World”
Amsterdam: (www.thenewslark com) 5–9 July 2026 – The World Longevity Forum (WLF), under the leadership of Gerontologist Dr. Kemal Aydın, will convene in Amsterdam alongside the IAGG 2026 World Congress on Gerontology and Geriatrics. This high-level, multi-stakeholder forum will bring together representatives from government, academia, private sector, civil society, media, and community leaders to shape the global agenda on healthy ageing and longevity.
The Forum aims to define future strategies in gerontology, geriatrics, longevity, care, and rehabilitation, in alignment with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030).
Key Objectives:
Promote age-friendly policies and inclusive communities worldwide
Advance research and innovation in healthy ageing and geriatric care
Foster public-private-civil society partnerships to support longevity initiatives
Highlight the integration of longevity principles into urban planning, healthcare, and social systems
Dr. Kemal Aydın stated:
“Our vision is a world where longevity is accessible to all, and societies are prepared to support healthy ageing for every individual. By connecting governments, researchers, and practitioners, the World Longevity Forum will help achieve the SDG 3 commitment to good health and well-being, while ensuring age-friendly and inclusive communities by 2050.”
The World Longevity Forum 2026 will serve as a global platform for dialogue, innovation, and policy development, setting the stage for a cohesive global strategy for ageing populations.
