CREGÉS Symposium 2025 | How We Age: New Realities and Social Challenges
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Concordia University Conference Centre, Montreal
For 35 years, the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS) has played a leading role in developing and fostering research that supports programs, practices, legislation and social change to improve the lives of older people.
Today, the research at CREGÉS reflects the diverse experiences of aging that are profoundly impacted by complex social issues, such as major socioeconomic, health and regional inequalities, a housing crisis, the ubiquitousness of new technologies, the medicalization of aging, ageism, and social participation. These issues have significant repercussions on the inclusion, health and well-being of all older people, and even greater impacts on those who are marginalized. Given this context, our research seeks to answer the following questions:
- How do complex social issues shape the diverse experiences of aging in our contemporary society?
- What multidimensional approaches and equitable solutions would improve quality of life for older people and address the challenges related to aging?
- How can social gerontology help us contribute to a more inclusive and mutually supportive society?
This one-day hybrid symposium, aimed at a wide audience of practitioners, managers, researchers, other knowledge users, and the general public, will explore these issues through the prism of social gerontology. Presentations of current research, interactive workshops and participatory activities will allow participants to explore the changing needs of older adults, the impact of organizational and technological innovations, and the changing nature of research and intervention practices in this field.
The event will bring together speakers and participants from across Quebec, offering a unique platform for exchanging ideas on the challenges and opportunities of aging. By exploring issues of the past, present and future, this symposium aims to stimulate new thinking on the crucial role of social gerontology in our societies.
Please join us in imagining new ways of thinking about aging, through the creation of sustainable solutions for a stronger, more united society.
Registration Information
Symposium Format
This is a hybrid event. You can attend either in person or online. The CREGÉS strives to set ticket prices that make the event available to everyone who wishes to attend. Reduced price tickets will be available for older adults, students, online attendees, and those who work in community organizations.
Ticket Pricing
Attendance in person
- $100 – general admission
- $55 – workers in community organizations
- $30 – older adults and students
Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Attendance online
- $55 – general admission
- $30 – workers in community organizations, older adults and students
If you would like to attend but believe the price of the ticket may be a barrier to your participation, please contact the event coordinator: bower.molly.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.
Programming
Please note that all presentations at the symposium will be given in French. We invite you to consult the full programming on the French version of this page.
Student Scientific Poster Competition
Deadline extended!
We are pleased to announce that a scientific poster competition for students will be held as part of the symposium How We Age: New Realities and Social Challenges.
If you are interested in presenting a poster, we ask that you submit a summary proposal of your poster (see submission guidelines below). You have until 4:00pm on April 16 to send your summaries.
For full information about eligibility and submission guidelines, download the call for posters:
Location
Concordia Conference Centre
John Molson Building, 9th floor
1450 Guy Street
Montreal, QC H3H 0A1
How to get there
By public transportation
The event location is easily accessed by many public transit lines.
The John Molson Building is connected directly to Guy-Concordia station, on the metro’s green line.
The building is serviced by many bus lines, including: 165/465, 24, 427, 166, 66.
By car
Parking is not available inside the John Molson building but in a nearby building. There is no free parking in the immediate area.
By bike
The symposium venue is easily accessed by bicycle. There is bike parking in the immediate vicinity of the John Molson building, on both de Maisonneuve and Guy streets. The area is serviced by multiple Bixi stations.
See detailed information here about bicycle parking at Concordia here.
Accessibility Information
- The venue is entirely step-free. The event will be held on the ninth floor, accessed by elevators.
- There is a washroom accessible to code, but there is no automatic door on the accessible washroom. Therefore, it is recommended to have a volunteer help open the door in case help is needed to access the door handle. More specific information is available about this here (pdf).
- All presentations and question and answer periods (excepting workshops) will be amplified with microphones for all to hear. Sign language interpretation in LSQ (langue des signes québecoise) may be available upon request at the time of your registration.
- Parking is not available inside the building but in a nearby building – see the available parking at Concordia here. There is no free parking in the area.
- The event building is accessible by many public transit lines, however the closest metro station, Guy-Concordia, is not equipped with elevators.
- You are welcome to express other accessibility needs in the event registration form or by emailing the event coordinator: bower.molly.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
More information to come!