About Longevity Conclave 2026
The Longevity Conclave – 22nd Biennial Conference of Association of Gerontology (India), 2026 & Integrative Workshops on Science and Art of Longevity will be organized between 10th to 12th August 2026 by the Department of Biophysics in association with National Centre for Ageing (NCA) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. This prestigious scientific gathering is expected to serve as a platform for advancing knowledge, and practice in the field of gerontology and geriatrics.
Vision and Mission
The Conclave aims to unite biogerontologists, clinical specialists, socio-psychologists, public health professionals, and industry leaders to foster interdisciplinary and global collaboration. Its core mission is to bridge the “Longevity Gap” between breakthrough research and clinical application, ensuring that scientific advances in ageing translate into meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery, functional independence, and quality of life for older adults.
Scientific Focus
The conference will provide an engaging platform for discussions on emerging trends in biogerontology and geriatric medicine, translational and clinical research, psychosocial dimensions of ageing, and technological innovations transforming senior healthcare. Through keynote lectures, symposia, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, the Conclave will explore strategies for promoting healthspan, resilience, and wellbeing across the ageing population.
Committees
Patron
Organizing Committee
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Secretaries
Joint Organizing Secretaries
Tresurers
Members
Association of Gerontology India Office Bearers (2025-2026)
Patrons
Prof M.K Thakur, Varanasi
Prof A. B. Dey, New Delhi
President
Prof Sharmistha Dey, New Delhi
Past President
Prof A.M. Khan, New Delhi
Vice Presidents
Dr Vijay Paramanik, Amarkantak
Prof Nisha M Pandey, Lucknow,
Secretary
Prof Rajnikant Mishra, Varanasi
Joint Secretary
Dr Sadanand Pandey, Varanasi
Treasurer
Dr T. Mani Sivanandan, Varanasi
Council Members
Dr Akhilendra Maurya, Varanasi
Prof Aseem Mehra, Chandigarh
Dr Gireesh Gangadharan, Mangalore
Dr Radha Thevannoor, Kochi
Prof S.S. Chakravarti, Varanasi
Dr Lalit Mohan Pant, Haldwani
Regional Representatives
Dr Shirisha Nagotu, Guwahati
Dr Hari S. Bisht, Haldwani
Dr GW Prasanna Kumar, Hyderabad
Dr K. Lalitha, Kadapa
International Coordinator
Prof D.K. Lahiri, USA
National Advisory Committee
Prof A M Khan (New Delhi)
Prof Anita Jagota (Hyderabad)
Dr Anupama Dutta (New Delhi)
Prof Anup Singh (Varanasi)
Prof Arunanshu Talukdar (Kolkata)
Prof Arvind Mathur (Jodhpur)
Prof Ashish Goel (Chandigarh)
Prof D Jamuna (Tirupati)
Prof I. K. Patro (Gwalior)
Dr Joyita Banerjee (Dehradun)
Prof Mala Kapur Shankardass (New Delhi)
Dr Meerambika Mahapatro (New Delhi)
Dr Nidhi Soni Verma (New Delhi)
Dr Nitish Rai (Lucknow)
Prof P. C. Rath (New Delhi)
Dr Pranali Khobragade (Mumbai)
Dr Priyali Acharya (New Delhi)
Prof Punit Kaur (New Delhi)
Dr Rahul Kumar (Visakhapatnam)
Dr Rajesh Kumar (New Delhi)
Dr Rajesh Mishra (New Delhi)
Prof Ramesh Sharma (Varanasi)
Dr Ritu Rana (New Delhi)
Mr Rohit Prasad (New Delhi)
Dr Shantanu Sen Gupta (New Delhi)
Dr Shashank Shekhar (Lucknow)
Prof Shukla Prasad (Varanasi)
Dr Souvik Maiti (new Delhi)
Dr Sunny Singhal (Jaipur)
Prof Surajeet Sarkar (New Delhi)
Prof Surekha Viggeswarpu (Vellore)
Prof T.P. Singh (New Delhi)
Prof Vinod Kumar (New Delhi)
International Advisory Committee
Prof Jinkook Lee (USA)
Prof Peifeng Hu (USA)
Prof Shanthi Jhonson (Canada)
Prof Rose Anne Kenny (Ireland)
Prof Sanjana Dayal (USA)
Prof Suresh Rattan (Denmark)