Aging Well Conference

The conference committee is working hard to confirm speakers and event timing, detailed schedule with times will be posted as speakers and program plans are confirmed. 

Full conference and single day registration options will be available.

Sunday October 27, 2024

Pre-conference activities

Monday October 28, 2024

• Breakfast
• Opening Ceremonies & Keynote (approx. 8:00 am)
• Morning Breakout Sessions
• Trade Show
• Networking Lunch & Door Prizes!
• Afternoon break out session
• Facilitated networking session (wrap up approx. 5:00 pm)
• Evening Gala and Entertainment with the Fiddlestix Band (approx. 6:00 pm)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Note: Tuesday offers plenary sessions for the duration of the day.

• Breakfast
• Opening for Day 2 (approx. 8:00 am)
• Health and Wellness Presentation
• Artificial Intelligence Learning Session
• Lunch
• Lightning Talks
• Closing Keynote
• Wrap-Up, Evaluation and Prizes (approx. 3:15 pm)

**Order of events may change as the program is developed.

Exclusive Advance Access: OACAO 2024 Aging Well Conference for Members and Partners only!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

For the first time ever, we are offering an exclusive Advance Sale for our valued members and partners! This is your chance to secure your spot at this premier educational and networking event before registration opens to the public.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with SALC sector and industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and be part of transformative discussions on Aging Well.

Take advantage of this special offer and be the first to reserve your place at the OACAO 2024 Aging Well Conference. Let’s come together to Collaborate, Innovate, and Advocate for the future of aging well.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Register at: https://oacao.wildapricot.org/event-5750505

Book Your Accommodations

Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga) by or before Friday, September 27, 2024.

Online: https://book.passkey.com/go/OACAO2024 or call 905-821-1981 with Group Code: OACAO

Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds for $189.00 plus taxes and fees

Evening Gala Entertainment

Join us Monday night for an epic evening of entertainment featuring the Fiddlestix performing high energy, fun for all ages. The Fiddlestix will light up any party or event! With their energizing original songs and a blend of popular songs and famous classics, the band masterfully gets everyone on the dance floor! Wear your dancing shoes.

Join us for the OACAO’s 2024 AGING WELL Conference, featuring an engaging Trade Show where OACAO Partners and businesses serving seniors can showcase their products and services to Canada’s fastest-growing demographic.

Taking place on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, the Trade Show will be held in the Graydon Ballroom as part of the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) Annual Provincial Conference.

Following our successful 50th Anniversary celebration in 2023, we’re excited to host an in-person conference and Trade Show once again. With over 35 exhibitors at our last event, and a membership of over 230 seniors centres and organizations reaching 200,000+ seniors across Ontario, the 2024 Trade Show offers direct access to approximately 150 staff and volunteers from seniors centres. 

Exhibitor fees for the 2024 Trade Show range from $275 to $650 (Non-profit $275, OACAO Business Partners $450, For-Profit Businesses $650). Additional fees apply for dedicated electricity and internet connectivity. Free parking and 1–2 lunch tickets are included with each registration category.

As a bonus, all exhibitors can contribute promotional and informational items to delegate bags provided by our Title Sponsor. Costs for insertion range from Free to $50 per item, with items shipped in advance to the OACAO office.

Exhibitors also have the opportunity to donate door prizes, announced at the end of the Trade Show. To secure your Trade Show table and inclusion in our promotional materials, please submit registration forms (click on image for form) and payment  to the OACAO office by Friday, September 27, 2024. Space is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! For any questions, please contact Lina Zita, Development and Marketing Coordinator, Toll free: 1-866-835-7693, Local: 905-584-8125, Email: coordinator@oacao.org.

Diamond/Title Sponsor

OACAO Annual Aging Well Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Collaborate, Innovate, and Advocate

The OACAO invites you to participate in our Annual Aging Well Conference, taking place on October 28 & 29, 2024, at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale. This premier event brings together experts, community leaders, and individuals dedicated to promoting healthy aging and enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

Join us in celebrating healthy aging and seize the opportunity to:

• Gain Visibility: Showcase your brand to a diverse audience of professionals, community organizations, and older adults.
• Network: Connect with key decision-makers and influencers in the aging sector.
• Align Your Brand: Associate your company with a respected organization committed to improving the lives of older adults.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful discussions and initiatives that support healthy aging.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor

$7,750 – Reserved

Platinum Sponsor

$3,500

Gold Sponsor

$2,000 – Reserved

Silver Sponsor

• $1,500 (Pre-conference learning sessions sponsor)
• $1,500 (Two keynote speaker sponsor opportunities)
• $1,500 (Four delegate swag sponsor opportunities)
• $1,500 (Lightning talks sponsor)

Bronze Sponsor

• $1,500 (Four refreshment break sponsor opportunities)
• $1,500 (Four workshop sessions sponsor opportunities)

By sponsoring the OACAO Annual Aging Well Conference, you are investing in the future of healthy aging. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an influential event that aims to collaborate, innovate, and advocate for better aging. Click on the image for the sponsorship package. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at sue@oacao.org, Toll free: 1-866-835-7693, Local: 905-584-8125. We look forward to partnering with you!

Transportation Information to Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale (6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3):

The hotel is centrally located in the city of Mississauga, Ontario within easy reach via Highway 401, 407 and 403.

Airport shuttle – Not available

MiWay, Mississauga Transit: https://www.mississauga.ca/miway-transit/

Go Transit: https://www.gotransit.com/en

Bus stations near Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale:

Argentia Road at Century Avenue – 3-minute walk

Argentia Road at Mississauga Road – 4-minute walk

I am interested in being a sponsor for the Conference, who do I contact?

Please contact Sue Hesjedahl at sue@oacao.org for more information.

I am interested in being an exhibitor at the Trade Show at Conference, who do I contact?

Please contact Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org for more information.

I am interested in providing a delegate bag insert, who do I contact?

Please contact Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org for more information.

Where can I learn more about the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario?

Please visit www.oacao.org/about-oacao for more information.

How do I become a member of the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario?

Please visit www.oacao.org/membership/become-a-member/ for more information.

How can I volunteer?

Please contact info@oacao.org for more information.

I have a registration question.

Please contact admin@oacao.org / 1-866-835-7693 or 905-584-8125 OR Lina Zita at coordinator@oacao.org.