Knowledge Exchange 2026

Posted by Karen Mumme on 17 April 2026

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Friday 17 April 2026, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Auckland

The Knowledge Exchange 2026 is on Friday 17 April 2026, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland.

School Graduation Cap 2The Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity

  • for emerging researchers (from any discipline relating to ageing) to present their research work.
  • to hear from leading New Zealand researchers in the field of ageing
  • to network and consider collaborations across disciplines
  • to be inspired and share knowledge.

Who should attend the Knowledge Exchange Day?

Students, Masters/PhD researchers, Advanced Trainees, Academics, anyone interested in the field of ageing research (including general public) should attend.

No Cost - Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided.

Call for abstracts

Closing date for abstracts 27 March 2026

The format of this Knowledge Exchange is different to most conferences - the Knowledge Exchange aims to share, inform, collaborate and encourage our young researchers into Gerontology Research in its widest sense.

We encourage you to submit an abstract in the following areas:

1. Established research groups / senior researchers (15 minutes)

Present a summary of research to date / key highlights / and a glimpse into your future research directions.

Aims to give early career researchers a view of what is possible, ideas for the future as well as informing a wider audience.

2. Specific gerontology research results

Traditional format of 10-minute presentation and 5 minutes for discussion.

3. Research ideas

For those with ideas that need help, collaborators, guidance or encouragement.

Time guide: 5-10 minute presentation and questions for the audience.

4. Guidelines for Abstract - closing date 27 March 2026

1. Maximum word count = 300 words.
2. Abstract to begin title, authors names(s), provenance. An example might be:
Assessment of delirium in the emergency department. Smith MA, Jones BD, Tuhoe Mt. Department of Geriatric Medicine, West Harbour Hospital.
3. The abstract should be in the form of bolded structured headings (without line spaces between them) in the suggested format:
a. Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
b. Introduction, Research Summary, Future Directions
c. Research Idea, Supporting evidence, questions for audience
4. Any tables should be created within the abstract itself.
5. Any references are included in the body of the text using names and journal references only but not the title.
6. Abbreviations must only be used if defined immediately after the full word or phrase is used for the first time.

 Abstracts from Knowledge Exchange 2025 can be viewed here.

Flyer (for sharing) can be downloaded here.

 Registrations closed 10 April 2026

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