The federation's inaugural congress will take place from 14 to 16 October 2026, hosted by the CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research at the University of Cologne.
Overview
- Edition
- Inaugural · 2026
- Dates
- 14-16 October 2026
- Location
- University of Cologne, Germany
- Host
- CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research
- Format
- Plenary lectures, parallel symposia, posters
Programme
For further information about the programme, including the full list of confirmed speakers and abstract-submission deadlines, please consult the official event page hosted by CECAD at the University of Cologne.
Venue & host
The University of Cologne's CECAD Cluster (the Cologne Excellence Cluster for Aging-Associated Diseases) is one of Europe's largest research consortia dedicated to the molecular biology of aging. Its president, Professor Björn Schumacher, also serves as president of EFAR.
Registration
Registration opens in the spring of 2026 and is reserved, in its early window, for members of the federation and its founding societies. A general-public registration window follows.
Apply for membership
Members get early access to congress registration, working groups and the federation's collective voice in European science policy.