4th Congress Age.Comm

Challenges of Ageing: Creativity, Connectivity and Inclusion

The 4th Congress of the Interdisciplinary Research Unit - Functional Ageing Communities (Age.Comm), of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, aims to deepen the debate on the challenges of ageing in contemporary society. With the central theme “Challenges of Ageing: Creativity, Connectivity and Inclusion”, the event aims to explore the challenges of longevity through the perspectives of creativity, connectivity and inclusion, approaching ageing not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to develop sustainable and innovative communities.

For three days (November 13, 14 and 15, 2025), this international and interdisciplinary Congress will bring together researchers, professionals and policy-makers to debate the multiple dimensions of ageing, reflecting on the need for new strategies to respond to demographic and social transformations.

Congress Themes:

- Environment, Education and Culture

- Social Participation, Citizenship and Governance

- Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases and Long-Term Care

- Vulnerabilities and Inequalities in Ageing

- Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation

- Economic Sustainability and Models of Ageing

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