Healthy Ageing & Longevity Assembly 2026 Lithuania
Aims
Building on the ideas and conclusions of the international conference “Towards Healthy Longevity,” held in the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania on 19 September 2025, the next stage – the “Healthy Ageing and Longevity Assembly 2026,” will take place on 8–14 June 2026 in Lithuania.
This Assembly aims to become an international platform, bringing together Lithuanian as well as European and global experts, institutions, international organizations, academics, and social partners to jointly shape a sustainable vision for health, social well-being, and active ageing in Lithuania, in the EU and partner countries.
The Assembly will encourage dialogue and cooperation between science, policy, health care, social services, education, technology, and business, leading to practical recommendations and partnerships in Lithuania, the European Union, EU partner countries and beyond.
Preliminary Program (To be updated. Details about registration for each event will be published later on)
The Assembly is designed as a series of events, each with a slightly different focus, altogether encompassing and stimulating the entire healthy aging and longevity ecosystem:
Monday, 8 June 2026
Opening press conference in the Lithuanian Parliament – the Seimas, Vilnius.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
International conference “Healthy Longevity Medicine: Clinical Practice and Prevention”
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Kaunas.
The program will present the most advanced practical experience and knowledge in the field of healthy longevity medicine, primarily for physicians and healthcare professionals.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Longevity Science in Communities and Study Visits
Community events in various locations across Lithuania – in Vilnius, Kaunas, other cities (TBC). Informal public meetings aimed at promoting healthy ageing and longevity.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
International scientific conference “Science of Ageing and Longevity: from fundamental research to implementation”
Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (LMA), Vilnius.
Aim: To inform the broader scientific community and decision-makers about the current state of longevity science in Lithuania and globally, and to outline further directions for developing this field in Lithuania. Focus: the latest advances in ageing and longevity science – primarily for researchers and students.
Friday, 12 June 2026
High-Level Policy Forum “Health In All Policies“
Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, Vilnius.
Focus: New policies and programs for the development of healthy longevity in Lithuania and internationally – for researchers, health professionals, decision-makers and the public interested in promoting healthy longevity.
Objectives:
- Position health as a horizontal government priority and a criterion in major policy decisions.
- Agree on practical mechanisms for Health in All Policies, including ex ante and ex post health impact assessment.
- Identify priority policy areas for 2026–2030 where cross-sector action can deliver the largest gains in healthy life years.
- Strengthen prevention, early intervention, research and development, as investments that deliver measurable social and economic returns.
Saturday–Sunday, 13–14 June 2026
Innovation and Partnership Weekend
Weekend events at Lithuanian resort areas, cities, and communities, including at Eglės Sanatorija in Birštonas, showcasing new health technologies and therapies, practical workshops, and opportunities for partnership-building among participants.
Organisers and Partners (to be expanded)
- Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania
- Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania
- Lithuanian Academy of Sciences
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
- Vilnius University
International Partners (to be expanded) Proud that Vetek (Seniority) Association is among the partners
- Vetek (Seniority) Association – the Movement for Longevity and Quality of Life
- International Longevity Alliance (ILA)
- Longevity Alliance Baltic
- Disabled, Not Half a Person
- Embassy of Israel in Lithuania
