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Abstract

As the global population continues to age, creating age-friendly communities that are safe, healthy, and inclusive is no longer a choice — it's a necessity. This session brings together international experts and practitioners to explore how different sectors are rethinking the built and social environment to support active, dignified, and connected ageing.

Speakers will share diverse strategies, frameworks, and innovations that place older adults at the center of community design, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and quality of life. Through a dynamic exchange of ideas, the session will highlight the core principles, practical insights, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of universal, age-friendly design ecosystems worldwide.