Every lesson, idea, and connection from LeadingAge25 has the power to flow outward. The impact starts when you take what you’ve learned and carry it home.  Visit our sharing space in registration to capture our ripple.  Write it. Share it. Let it ripple out. Together, our ripples will create waves of change.

We all have people who shaped our journeys—mentors, colleagues, friends—who inspired us to be where we are today. Visit our sharing space in registration and honor them.  Write their name. Share their impact on you. As the wall fills, discover the stories of impact that connect us all. Get inspired by the people whose ripples became waves in us.

Sunday, November 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Kick off #LeadingAge25 with fresh seafood, bold Boston energy, and a high-spirited musical performance that’ll have you moving from the first note. This harbor-inspired lunch is your chance to badge up, connect with colleagues, and dive into the rhythm of the week ahead. With the waterfront as our muse, it’s time to get in the groove and make some waves.

Over half a million people are homeless and many of them are older adults. Unfortunately, socks are the least-donated item. LeadingAge plans to sock it to this problem in Boston. Bring a pair of socks (preferably red in support of our host city) to donate and place them in our giant bin when you arrive. Help us meet our goal of 5,000 pairs of socks for people in need.

Step off the gangway and into The Landing—your first stop and favorite hangout. Inspired by the city’s vibrant harbor culture, this lounge is equal parts welcome port and social hub. Drop anchor here throughout the conference to relax, recharge, and reconnect—because every great journey begins at the dock.

What are you grateful for? Gratitude has the power to transform lives and create ripples of impact. At LeadingAge 2025, we invite attendees to participate in a collaborative art experience that reveals and amplifies messages of appreciation from residents and clients.

Sunday, November 2 | 8:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Join us for an intergenerational bike ride at UMass  Boston’s campus with LeadingAge attendees, students, and older adults. We’ll view a screening of Cycling Without Age and have a Q&A with the producer. Post film, enjoy a brunch reception and take a short bike ride around campus and the harborfront to celebrate the power of movement and connection.  Proceeds support the purchase of a new trishaw to bring the joy of biking to more older adults.

Registration is separate from Annual Meeting.
See more details and register now.

Sunday, November 2 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a screening of Familiar Touch, a poignant debut feature by Sarah Friedland that explores aging, caregiving, and dementia with honesty and warmth. The story follows Ruth, an octogenarian adjusting to life in assisted living, portrayed by Kathleen Chalfant in an award-winning performance. Both tender and unexpectedly joyful, the film redefines what it means to grow older.

Filmed at Villa Gardens, a Front Porch community, the production engaged residents and staff as collaborators—on screen and behind the scenes—blurring the line between fiction and real life. Stay for a post-film discussion with the filmmakers and cast. Learn more at familiartouchfilm.com.

Monday, November 3 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cycling Without Age is a heartwarming documentary that follows a global movement born in Copenhagen, where volunteers offer free rickshaw rides to older adults, reconnecting them with their communities and the joy of the open air. What begins with one man and a trishaw becomes a worldwide story of dignity, freedom, and intergenerational connection—one bike ride at a time.

Join us at our International Café Lounge, where we partner with Sodexo for an immersive, sensory-rich experience that is more than a café—it’s a celebration of how food, culture, and science fuel vibrant aging. Located just off the North Lobby, Global Ageing Network’s International Café Lounge is your place to recharge, reconnect, and reimagine the global future of aging—one flavor at a time.

What Can You Expect?

• Relax in cafe seating designed for conversation and connection.
• Learn about the power of Global Membership.
• Pin your country on the Global Origins Map: As the map fills, it becomes a symbol of global presence — a colorful reminder that ageing services is a worldwide movement.
• Explore Sodexo’s Vibrant Minds research Rooted in research, Vibrant Minds blends flavor and science to create meals that support cognitive health, reduce risk factors, and celebrate the joy of eating well.
• Watch live culinary demos Take a global flavor journey at the International Café, where Sodexo chefs from LeadingAge communities will prepare delicious samples inspired by Sodexo’s Vibrant Minds program. These brain-healthy recipes showcase how food can nourish the body, support cognitive wellness, and still taste amazing.

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Culinary Demo Schedule

Sunday, November 2 at 12:30 p.m.

Pan Seared Ginger Salmon over Mango Cucumber Mint Salad: Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with Fresh Ginger and Olive Oil served over a Mango Cucumber Mint Salad with Tangy Thai Dressing

Sunday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Aam Ki Kheer Indian Mango Rice Pudding: Sweet and creamy basmati rice pudding scented with cardamom and mango

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Monday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m.

Aam Ki Kheer Indian Mango Rice Pudding: Sweet and creamy basmati rice pudding scented with cardamom and mango

Monday, November 3 at 4:15 p.m.

Thai Red Curry Chicken Salad Wrap: Red curry chicken salad, shaved savoy cabbage, carrot, basil on Mindful wrap

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Tuesday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m.

Aam Ki Kheer Indian Mango Rice Pudding: Sweet and creamy basmati rice pudding scented with cardamom and mango

Tuesday, November 4 at 4:15 p.m.

Green Goddess Grain Bowl: Baby kale, quinoa, bulgur, grilled asparagus, avocado, edamame & pickled red onion drizzled with green Goddess dressing.

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