2026 OAGE Annual Conference Call for Presentations

Are you passionate about aging, research, and community impact? The 2026 OAGE Conference invites presentation submissions from a diverse range of voices—undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, community practitioners, and university faculty.

This inclusive, student-friendly conference is designed to foster professional growth and showcase high-quality work across all levels of experience. Whether you're presenting for the first time or sharing seasoned insights, your contribution matters.

Submit your presentation and be part of a vibrant, intergenerational dialogue shaping the future of gerontology in Ohio and beyond!

Abstract applications for presentations for the 2026 OAGE Annual Conference will open August 4, 2025.  Submission deadline is midnight, Friday, November 21, 2025.

OAGE is not able to pay honorariums or reimburse presenters responding to the Call for Presentations for hotel, travel, or per diem expenses. Presenters selected will be required to register for the conference.

Please ask your I.T. department to "whitelist" oage.org to ensure you receive notification emails. 

Important Presenter Information – 2026 OAGE Conference

If your abstract is selected for presentation at the 2026 Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) Conference, please note that presenters must be available to present on both days of the conference: April 16–17, 2026.

Presentation scheduling is determined by the Conference Planning Committee, and time slots will be assigned based on the overall program structure. We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to making this a successful and inclusive event for all participants.

Presentation Proposal Submission Guidelines

OAGE urges submitters to consider the following as they develop content and identify speakers for proposed sessions. 

Proposals that are incomplete or submitted late cannot be considered for review. This year's theme is Aging Reframed: Empowering Generations for Impact. We encourage abstract submissions related to the conference theme, but welcome any age-related topic for review. 

Abstracts can be submitted in four types of formats:
1) Poster Presentations;
2) Oral Paper Presentations;
3) Workshop Presentations;
4) Symposium Presentations.

Below is a brief description of the various abstracts that were submitted:

Poster Presentations consist of visually informative displays that summarize completed work, such as a research study or proposed program.

Oral (Paper) Sessions consist of 3 to 4 approved presentations that have a similar theme and are assigned by the conference planners. Each presenter will have
approximately 15 minutes and time for questions during a 60-minute session.

Workshop Sessions highlight best practices using an interactive format and will take place during a 60-minute session. A description of demonstrated or effective strategies and programs are encouraged.

Symposium Sessions consist of 3 to 4 presentations that reflect a central theme during a 60- minute session. Symposium proposals should indicate the selected theme and the overall abstract should provide a summary of each proposed presentation.

Important Considerations:

  • Content changes cannot be made to a proposal or additional information included once it has been submitted.
  • Proposals cannot be accepted once the submission site closes; no deadline extensions or exceptions will be granted. Deadline to submit proposals is Friday, November 21, 2025.

Important Submission Preparation for Multi-Presenter Abstracts

If your abstract includes more than one presenter, please ensure that all required information for each presenter is collected before beginning the online submission process. This includes:

  • Full name
  • Contact email
  • Academic or professional credentials
  • Current educational level or professional title
  • Institutional or organizational affiliation

To streamline the process, we strongly recommend compiling this information in a Microsoft Word document ahead of time for easy copying and pasting. Please note that once the online submission form is started, it cannot be saved and returned to later. All information must be entered and submitted in one session.

Evaluation Criteria

A peer review committee of OAGE members, experts in the field and association board members will review all proposal submissions using the following criteria:

  • Overall quality, clarity and depth of session content
  • Relevance of topic and applicability of concepts 
  • Presentation delivery and/or education methods that enhance the learning experience
  • Knowledgeable speakers, as well as diversity of perspectives represented

How to Submit a Presentation Proposal

Applications for presentation proposals will open Monday, August 4, 2025 and are being accepted through Friday, November 21, 2025 for OAGE's 2026 Annual Conference, April 16-17, 2026 in Columbus. The online submission form will open August 4, 2025.

Questions regarding the Call for Presentations? Contact Anna Schramm, OAGE Conference Co-Planner, at conference@oage.org