Networking at GSA 2025

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Don’t miss the most important aspect of meeting in-person, the Networking!

We’ve highlighted some socially centered events during the meeting that will encourage great conversation and shared experiences!

Be sure to mark your calendars for these events.

ESPO Lounge and Informal Chats

The Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) Lounge at the Annual Scientific Meeting provides a place for GSA’s emerging scholars to rest from the hectic conference pace, network with fellow ESPO members, meet with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments. ESPO’s Informal Chats are also held in the Lounge. Check the program website for updates and timing of information chats as we get closer to the conference.

Wednesday, November 12

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

New GSA members and first-time meeting attendees are invited to an interactive informational session with GSA leaders and staff. Meet new people and participate in small group discussions focused on navigating your first GSA meeting, finding networking opportunities, and learning about ways to make the most of your GSA membership and become actively engaged with the organization.

No Fee, registration requested.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join GSA as we kick off the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting with the President’s Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening—featuring appetizers, cash bars, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Meet and mingle with exhibitors, explore our first poster session (Poster Session 1, 6:00–7:15 PM), and connect with colleagues during this festive opening event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Exhibit Hall C is located on the 2nd floor of the Hynes Convention Center.

Thursday, November 13

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Join fellow ESPO members at this informational breakfast meeting, which will provide an opportunity to review the year’s activities, honor ESPO volunteer leaders, recognize ESPO award recipients (ESPO Interdisciplinary Paper Award and ESPO poster awards), and discuss current business news for ESPO. This gathering is a great way to learn about how to get involved in ESPO leadership, meet your elected leaders, network with colleagues, and support research by fellow ESPO members.

8:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Join your Biological Sciences colleagues for the Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event. The first part of the session features the Biological Sciences Presidential Symposium. The second part of the session features the annual Biological Sciences Recognition Event to celebrate award recipients, fellows, and volunteers. Light refreshments provided.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join your Behavioral and Social Sciences colleagues for the Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event. The first part of the session features the Behavioral and Social Sciences Presidential Symposium “The Future of Aging Equity: Sustaining Progress and Innovating Inclusion”. The second part of the session features the annual Behavioral and Social Sciences Recognition Event to celebrate award recipients, fellows, and volunteers. Light refreshments provided.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join the Nursing Care of Older Adults Interest Group for a reception celebrating the 2025 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Award recipient, Ruth M. Tappen, EdD, RN, FAAN, of Florida Atlantic University.

Friday, November 14

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Join your Health Sciences colleagues for the Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event. The first part of the session features the Health Sciences Presidential Symposium “National Institute of Aging P30 Results in AI and Technology for Healthy Aging and Persons With ADRD”. The second part of the session features the annual Health Sciences Recognition Event to celebrate award recipients, fellows, and volunteers. Light refreshments provided.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Minority Issues in Gerontology Advisory Panel in a networking reception to recognize the 2025 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award recipient, Linda M. Chatters, PhD, FGSA, FAASWSW, and the 2025 Minority Issues in Gerontology Student Poster Award recipient.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Connect with colleagues, make new friends! We invite all Fellows, International attendees and ESPO members to join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks and conversation! Bring your business cards and walk away with new contacts and enthusiasm for connections and future potential collaborations.

Saturday, November 15

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Come have a light breakfast with members of the Minority Issues in Gerontology Advisory Panel to discuss hot topics in career development, all with goal of supporting minority gerontologists in their careers and beyond. This is an opportunity to gain career advice, network, and explore new collaborations. No previous registration required.

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Join your Social Research, Policy, and Practice colleagues for the Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event. The first part of the session features the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Presidential Symposium “Looking Over the Horizon: States as the Laboratory for Policy Innovations”. The second part of the session features the annual Social Research, Policy, and Practice Recognition Event to celebrate award recipients, fellows, and volunteers. Light refreshments provided.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Join your Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education colleagues for the Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event. The first part of the session features the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education Presidential Symposium “Compelling Evidence to Advance Gerontology Education on LGBTQIA+ Aging”. The second part of the session features the annual Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education Recognition Event to celebrate award recipients, fellows, and volunteers. Light refreshments provided.

The GSA 2025 Program Website is Now Open

To learn more about these sessions and events—including dates, times, and locations—and to begin building your personalized schedule, visit the GSA 2025 Program Website. Registered attendees can log in using their GSA ID to access full session details and abstracts.

View Program Website

Networking at GSA 2025

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ESPO Lounge and Informal Chats

Wednesday, November 12

New Member and First-Timer Orientation

President's Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening

Thursday, November 13

ESPO Breakfast and Community Meeting

Biological Sciences Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event

Behavioral and Social Sciences Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event

Nursing Care of Older Adults Interest Group Awards Presentation & Reception

Friday, November 14

Health Sciences Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event

Minority Issues in Gerontology Advisory Panel Award Presentation and Reception

Fellows, ESPO & International Reception

Saturday, November 15

Minority Issues in Gerontology Concept Coffee

Social Research, Policy, and Practice Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event

Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event

The GSA 2025 Program Website is Now Open