53rd Annual Conference
COMING SOON
Monday, Oct. 19th, 2026 – Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2026
Gideon Putnam Hotel
Saratoga Springs, New York
Join us!
SSA’s 53rd Annual Conference
ON THIS PAGE:
Call for Papers
Conference Registration
Hotel Information
Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Advertising
Submit your work to the 53rd Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York, themed “Aging with Dignity: Challenges and Choices.” This two-day conference (October 19–20, 2026, Saratoga Springs, NY) brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and advocates to explore innovative solutions that promote autonomy, equity, and well-being for older adults. Proposals are invited across a wide range of topics including caregiving, age-friendly communities, mental health, elder justice, and more. Join us in shaping meaningful change for older adults and their families. Please click here to download the official call for submissions document. The deadline to submit an abstract is Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.
Hotel
The 2026 Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful, historic Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa in Saratoga Springs, NY. The hotel is located on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa State Park, which is also home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the historic Roosevelt Baths.
You may click here to book a discounted room for our 2026 Conference. Please not that there is limited availability and is on a first come, first served basis.
Full Conference Registration
| Category | Received by 9/30/2026 |
Received after 1/1/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional SSA member | $290 | $340 |
| Retiree SSA member | $225 | $250 |
| Non-member | $330 | $380 |
| Full-time student (SSA Member) | $90 | $110 |
| Full-time student (non SSA Member) | $120 | $140 |
One-Day Conference Registration
| Category | Received by 9/30/2026 |
Received after 1/1/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional SSA member | $180 | $230 |
| Non-member | $215 | $250 |
| Full-time student (SSA Member) | $70 | $95 |
| Full-time student (Non-SSA member) | $85 | $110 |
Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Advertising
We have various opportunities for those looking to exhibit, sponsor or advertise at this year’s conference. Please complete this form if you’re interested.