A National Conversation. A Brighter Future.
Education · Innovation · Collaboration · Leadership
Advancing Aging. Empowering Caregivers. Shaping the Future.
The Golden Years Summit is Compassion by Design's premier national conference dedicated to healthy aging, caregiving, wellness, and community well-being.
Designed as an annual hybrid gathering, the inaugural Summit is scheduled for December 2028. It will unite people and organizations from across the United States to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and explore innovative solutions that support aging with dignity.
Learn. Connect. Lead.
A dynamic, interdisciplinary experience designed to inspire ideas and turn shared knowledge into meaningful action.
Keynotes & Expert Sessions
Hear from nationally recognized thought leaders and subject-matter experts exploring pressing issues in aging, health, wellness, and caregiving.
Workshops & Discussions
Participate in interactive learning experiences, expert panels, practical workshops, and conversations grounded in evidence-informed approaches.
Networking & Partnerships
Connect with caregivers, advocates, researchers, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and leaders working to strengthen communities.
A Summit for Everyone Shaping the Future of Care.
The Golden Years Summit welcomes family caregivers, older adults, healthcare professionals, long-term care providers, public health leaders, researchers, educators, nonprofit organizations, policymakers, emergency management professionals, corporate partners, and community advocates.
Conversations That Matter.
The Summit's planned educational focus spans the issues, systems, and innovations shaping care today and tomorrow.
Living and Aging Well
Healthy aging, chronic disease management, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, behavioral and mental health, and strategies for improving overall well-being.
Supporting the Care Journey
Caregiver wellness, healthcare navigation, health equity, aging with dignity, and stronger support systems for families and care recipients.
Preparing for What's Next
Emergency preparedness, community resilience, workforce development, technology, public policy, and innovative approaches to aging and caregiving.
Build Knowledge. Build Relationships. Build Impact.
The Golden Years Summit is envisioned as a national platform for professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the exchange of best practices among leaders working across healthcare, public health, higher education, government, nonprofit organizations, and community-based services.
Continuing education credits and professional credential opportunities are part of the Summit's planning vision. Specific offerings, eligibility, and accreditation details will be announced if confirmed.
Be Part of the Conversation.
The inaugural Golden Years Summit is in development. Program details, speaker announcements, participation opportunities, sponsorship information, and registration details will be shared as plans are confirmed.
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