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“A celebration of diversity and inclusion in active ageing”

We are proud to invite you to participate in the 8^th World Congress on Active Ageing in August of 2012 in the City of Glasgow, Scotland. Held every 4 years, this showcase event will take place over 5 days in the prestigious Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre adjacent to the historic River Clyde. It will present a unique opportunity to bring together scientists and practitioners, experts and enthusiasts from a range of professional interests and disciplines involved in the promotion of Active Ageing.

In the London Olympic Year of 2012 the Congress will be an event that will not only highlight the latest research evidence and best practice on physical activity and active ageing, but also highlight the needs of an often excluded but growing population group world-wide, the oldest old.

YouTube Glasgow Promotional Video

Our Local and Scientific organising committees are already working with our key partner agencies on a programme of keynote papers, thematic symposia, networking events, poster sessions and practical workshops. These will cover a range of conditions and topics related to ageing, but also meet a wide range of professional interests including motivation, measurement, the environment and professional development and training. You will also be offered a range of social and participatory events and opportunities to become acquainted with the vibrant City of Glasgow and the beautiful country of Scotland.

We look forward to welcoming you to the city of Glasgow in August 2012 and will do more than out best to make sure you experience not only a professionally rewarding high quality conference, but also a socially engaging network event. We will ensure that you will leave the 8^th World Congress with many new friends and professional colleagues but also with the energy and enthusiasm to leave a lasting legacy for Active Ageing world wide.

Professor Dawn Skelton Glasgow Caledonian University http://www.gcu.ac.uk	Bob Laventure BHF National Centre http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/home/index.html

Co-hosts 8^th World Congress on Active Ageing