National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) + Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration + Australian Unity

Nari Annual Summit 2026: Honouring The Past, Shaping The Future Of Ageing

Join us at the 2026 NARI Annual Summit, hosted in collaboration with the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) and Australian Unity.

Last updated: 30 June 2026
  • 22 JulWednesday 22 July 2026
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Australia/Sydney)
  • Australian Unity, 271 Spring St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
  • Costs apply
  • NARI
  • Register here

Discover how ageing research has evolved and where it’s headed through keynotes from Professor Len Gray (University of Queensland) and Professor Andy Philp (Centenary Institute), alongside Professor Keith Hill, Professor Gillian Caughey and Professor Briony Dow. These leading experts will explore the evolution of aged care assessment and reflect on 50 years of progress in dementia research, falls prevention and elder abuse prevention, as well as ongoing efforts to address ageism.

Our panel discussion Shaping the Future will focus on what we need to plan for as a society over the next 50 years — including the implications of population ageing, the policy and system changes required, and the kind of society we aspire to create. We’ll also spotlight emerging voices in the sector, with up‑and‑coming researchers sharing fresh ideas and bold visions for the future of ageing.

Be part of a day focused on progress, insight and the future of ageing research and care — past, present and future.