On September 14–15, 2026, the Palais des Festivals in Cannes will host a new edition of the SilverEco.org & Ageing Well International Festival, which has become over the years a leading international event dedicated to longevity, population ageing, and the economic and societal transformations they are driving.
- The SilverEco.org & Ageing Well International Festival 2026 has established itself as the global meeting point for Longevity and the Demographic Transition.
- On September 14–15, 2026, Cannes will bring together decision-makers, investors, innovators and experts from more than 50 countries.
- Two days to discover breakthrough innovations, anticipate the impact of population ageing, and unlock new business opportunities.
- The program includes B2B networking, international matchmaking, strategic conferences, and the SilverEco International Awards.
- Reserve your free B2B Festival Pass today and join the “Davos of Longevity.”
Population ageing is reshaping the global economy: industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers will gather in Cannes to shape the future of longevity and ageing well
At a time when demographic transition is emerging as one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, the SilverEco Festival brings together each year public and private sector leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals from healthcare, care services, housing, technology, and support services who are shaping the solutions of tomorrow.
The Global Forum on Longevity and Demographic Transition
Like Davos for the global economy, the SilverEco.org & Ageing Well International Festival serves as a unique platform for thought leadership, dialogue, cooperation, and business opportunities focused on the challenges and opportunities of population ageing.
Over two days, participants will be able to:
- Explore the major global demographic trends shaping the future
- Discover innovations transforming ageing, healthcare, and care pathways
- Identify new business opportunities within the Silver Economy and Longevity sectors
- Meet international partners, clients, investors, and distributors
- Attend strategic conferences, panel discussions, pitch sessions, and workshops
- Expand their network through the Festival’s B2B Networking & Matchmaking platform
A Truly International B2B Event
With representatives from more than 50 countries, the Festival brings together the stakeholders shaping responses to the challenges of ageing across key sectors, including:
- Healthcare and medico-social services
- Artificial Intelligence and longevity technologies
- Housing and ageing in place solutions
- Prevention and healthy ageing
- Public policy and government initiatives
- Financing and investment
- Human resources and workforce development for ageing societies
A Unique Program: Conferences, Innovation, Networking & Awards
The Festival combines a high-level forum for dialogue and strategic discussions, an exhibition space showcasing the latest innovations, an international B2B matchmaking platform, and the SilverEco Awards and SilverEco International Awards, which recognize the most innovative initiatives advancing ageing well each year.
Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the SilverNight, the flagship networking event of the Silver Economy sector, bringing together decision-makers, partners, and international stakeholders.
Reserve Your B2B Festival Pass Today
Because the best opportunities often begin with a meaningful connection, the B2B Networking & Matchmaking platform is designed to help participants schedule and organize meetings even before arriving in Cannes.
Whether you are a decision-maker, investor, innovator, or a professional in care, healthcare, housing, services, or longevity, join the leading international event dedicated to ageing well, longevity, and demographic transition.
📅 September 14–15, 2026
📍 Palais des Festivals of Cannes – France
To learn more about the Festival, partnership opportunities, the SilverEco Awards and the SilverEco International Awards, visit: https://www.silvereco.org/festival
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