Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is the father of microcredit, the father of social business, the founder of Grameen Bank, and of more than 50 other companies in Bangladesh.
Dr. Alexandre Kalache launched the WHO Active Ageing Policy Framework and the worldwide movement on Age-Friendly Cities, among many other enduring initiatives, during his tenure directing the Global Ageing Programme at WHO Headquarters (1995-2008)
Dr. Kiran Bedi has been India's first and highest (woman) ranking officer who joined the Ind ian Police Service in 1972. Her expertise includes more than 35 years of creative and reformative policing and prison management. She worked with the United Nations in New York
Ms. Chetna Gala Sinha is an Indian social entrepreneur. She is empowering women in drought prone areas of rural India by teaching entrepreneurial skills and providing them training on how to manage access to land and other means of production.
Dr. John Beard,MBBS PhD, is Director of the Department of Ageing and Life Course at the World Health Organization in Geneva. He is responsible for increasing global awareness of ageing as a driving force in shaping 21st century public health
Since mid-November 2011, Dr. Lieve Fransen is the Director responsible for Europe 2020: Social Policies in Directorate-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission. Dr. Fransen has devoted herself to promoting social justice and the values
Dr. Yves Joanette is a professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal and a member of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec. From 1997 to 2009, he was Director of the Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie
Ms. Kasia Jurczak, Belgium Kasia Jurczak works as a Policy Analyst in the Social Protection Unit of the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. She is part of the team responsible for policy development in the areas
Mr. Tom Wright,Prior to joining Age UK, Tom Wright was CEO for nearly 7 years of VisitBritain, the National Tourist Board, promoting Britain around the world.
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| Category | Remarks | End Date |
| Regular Registration | Check for the updates on Registration page | Till 1st June, 2014 |
| Spot Registration | 10th - 13th June, 2014 | |
| SOM (Senior Officials Meeting) | By Invitation only | 10th June, 2014 |
| 12th Global Conference on Ageing | Registered Delegates | 11th - 13th June, 2014 |
Welcome Message
The Heritage Foundation is proud to be the host organization for the 12th International Federation on Ageing Global Conference. The event is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad from the 10th – 13th June 2014. The themes for the conference would be "Health, Security Community"As President of IFA, I have great pleasure in welcoming you to India for this important global conference.
India is an ancient civilization known for hospitality and nonviolence. India has made tremendous progress since independence especially in last two decades and it has withstood damage during global economic crisis. The cultural uniqueness of India will leave you spell bound portraying the Unity in Diversity. The Indian hospitality and the deliberations during the 12th International Federation on Ageing will make your visit memorable.
Register Today!
Even though the conference secretariat is no longer accepting abstract submissions, interested parties can still register to attend the conference. Participating in this conference will give you the unique opportunity to attend high-level plenary sessions and interactive concurrent sessions, to hear captivating keynote speeches, to expand your professional network, and more.Special registration
rates are now available including a 'one day only' rate for the 2nd day of the conference. Learn more here and register today!About IFA
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is an international non-governmental organization with a membership base of NGOs, the corporate sector, academia, government, and individuals spanning 73 countries. The IFA believes in 'generating positive change for older people throughout the world by stimulating, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on rights, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life of people as they age. Priorities are to establish the IFA as a point of…Connecting the Dots: Formal and Informal Care 5th Senior Government Officials Meeting 10 June 2014
The Senior Government Officials Meeting (SOM) is an opportunity for senior government officials and Ministers to meet and examine current trends in policy and practice on specific areas of interest in light of the increasing population ageing. This SOM will focus on connecting formal and informal care. Senior government officials and Ministers will consider the challenges and barriers that hinder the connections between formal care and informal caregiving and by examining existing trends will determine potential policy options to enact positive change in their respective countries.
About Hyderabad
» 5th largest metro in India
» Clean Green City of India" award for 3 consecutive years
» Nerve centre of the IT, Biotech and Pharma sectors
» Convention Capital of IndiaAbout India
"INDIA is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive..
