8:00 – 9:00 AM
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Breakfast & Vendor Visits |
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9:00 AM
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Welcome and IntroductionsDr. Joe Angelelli
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9:00 – 9:45 AM
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Opening KeynoteJason Kavulich, PA Secretary of Aging |
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9:45 – 10:30 AM
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Featured Speaker, Structural Injustices in AgingDr. Trisha Gadson
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10:30 – 11:00 AM
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Break & Vendor Visits |
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11:00 – 12:30 PM |
Breakout #1: Great Room
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12:30 – 1:30 PM
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Networking Lunch / Vendor Visits |
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1:30 – 2:30 PM
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From Innovation and Funding to Impact: Partnering to Shape the Future of AgingDr. Jeffrey Cohen
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2:30 – 3:00 PM
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Break & Vendor Visits |
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3:00 – 3:50 PM
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Closing Keynote Collaboration is Coming of AgeDr. Leanne Clark-Shirley
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3:50 – 4:00 PM
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Closing Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up
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Program Agenda
Join Us
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging (SWPPA) is pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Conference, “Fostering Connections: Weaving an Ecosystem for All Ages in Southwestern Pennsylvania,” taking place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the RLA Learning and Conference Center.
This annual conference brings together organizations, professionals, scholars, students, retirees, and community leaders dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults across our region. Together, we will explore how stronger connections across sectors, services, and generations—can create a more supportive and inclusive ecosystem for all ages.
The SWPPA Conference provides opportunities to network. It offers a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring the latest challenges and advancements in the field of aging.
Please contact Debbie Zaparoni with any questions at [email protected] or at 412-467-6564.
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