Please note: Abstract submissions are now closed.

We invite you to participate in the inaugural CERAH Conference, dedicated to exploring innovation, collaboration and research across the field of aging and health.

The Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health is seeking abstracts for Workshops (45, 60 or 90 minutes), Oral Presentations (10 minutes with 5 minute Q&A), and Poster Presentations. The submissions should align with one (or more) of our areas of expertise: Aging in Place, Dementia and Seniors’ Mental Health, Indigenous Peoples’ Aging & Health, and Palliative Care.

Event Dates: October 2, 2025 – October 3, 2025

Location: The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Thunder Bay

Note: In-Person only

We are currently accepting submissions for: 

• Workshops (45, 60 or 90 minutes with minimum 25% audience engagement)
• Oral Presentations (10 minutes with 5 minute Q&A)
• Poster Presentations (poster size: 48” x 36” Landscape)

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025 NEW Extended Deadline: March 14, 2025

General Guidelines

Length and Format

Abstracts must be no longer than 300 words (this does not include the title and authors), and include the following required headings:

• Background/introduction 
• Purpose
• What will participants gain from your presentation?

Workshop presentations only: a brief outline of how you will engage participants in your workshop.

Language:

Only submissions in English will be accepted.

Please write the abstract in plain language.

As the submitted abstracts will be reproduced exactly as provided, without any proofreading, please ensure that your abstract is free from spelling, grammatical, or scientific errors. Once an abstract has been submitted, no changes can be made.

Conference Streams & Themes

(Each submission must align with one of the conference streams and themes):

Registration

All presenters must be registered for the conference by June 16, 2025 in order to be included in the official conference program. Registration will open soon.

Exhibitor and sponsor passes CANNOT be used by presenters

All presenters are responsible for any and all costs associated with registration, printed materials, travel, accommodations, meals, etc. 

Submission Process

All abstracts must be submitted through the online form below.

Abstracts will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Presenting Author will be notified via email by mid-April, 2025. It is the responsibility of the Presenting Author to notify any other contributing authors or presenters.