Longevity Innovations in Higher Education Summit and AFU GN North American Regional Meeting

By 2034, there will be more people over the age of 60 than under 18 for the first time in history. This macro trend is occurring globally due to decreasing birth rates and increased age lifespace. It will have profound implications for the education sector. Higher education is in need of aspirational models and innovative approaches to prepare for the future of our age-diverse society. Since 2023, Arizona State University has been the home of the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFUGN), a coalition of 100+ colleges and universities around the world that have earned the AFU designation and are committed to 10 principles of including older adults into the university. For the first time ever, this convening will bring together AFUGN member institutions from across North America, as well as leaders of higher ed institutions and organizations across all sectors who are developing longevity innovations in higher education. This includes university retirement communities, midlife transition programs, cogeneration programs, and other strategic initiatives.