The
International Congress on Healthy Ageing and Geriatric Rehabilitation (IC-HAGR 2026) is a premier international congress dedicated to advancing the future of healthy ageing, brain health, rehabilitation, functional longevity, and integrated models of care for ageing populations.
Hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, under the leadership of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing and Dementia, the congress will take place from 29-31 October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Doha, Qatar, with dedicated pre-conference workshops on 28 October 2026.
Theme:
"Transforming Global Care through Innovation and Function"
IC-HAGR 2026 will bring together global leaders, clinicians, researchers, rehabilitation professionals, nurses, innovators, policy makers, and multidisciplinary healthcare experts to explore transformative approaches that support: Healthspan, functional longevity, brain health, independence, rehabilitation, dignity, and quality of life.
The congress is designed as a multidisciplinary platform for scientific exchange, innovation, implementation, and international collaboration in response to the rapidly evolving challenges of ageing populations worldwide
Core Scientific Tracks
- Functional Longevity and Healthy Ageing
- Brain Health, Dementia and Neurodegeneration
- Precision Geriatrics and Precision Rehabilitation
- Community Healthcare Services and Hospital at Home
- Geriatric Rehabilitation and Functional Independence
- Long-Term Care and Complex Care Models
- Digital Health, AI and Remote Monitoring
- Home-Based Care, Virtual Care and Outreach Models
Program Highlights
- International Keynote Lectures and Flagship Plenary Sessions
- Scientific Symposia and Focused Expert Sessions
- Interactive Workshops and Masterclasses
- Nursing, Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Professional Tracks
- Innovation and Digital Health Showcase
- Research and Young Investigator Forum
- Oral and Poster Presentations
- Regional and International Policy Dialogues
- Extensive CPD/CME Accredited Educational Activities
Expected Participation
- More than 1,000 in-person delegates
- International and regional faculty from leading healthcare and academic institutions
- Multidisciplinary participation across medicine, rehabilitation, nursing, allied health, research, digital health, and community care
Who Should Attend?
IC-HAGR 2026 is designed for:
- Physicians and Medical Specialists
- Geriatricians and Rehabilitation Professionals
- Neurologists, Psychiatrists and Dementia Specialists
- Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
- Researchers and Academics
- Healthcare Executives and Policy Makers
- Digital Health and Innovation Experts
- Community and Home Healthcare Professionals
- Trainees and Students
