Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne

What Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne does

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne (PTG) is a Polish non-profit scientific society (stowarzyszenie naukowe) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Warsaw, operating as the country's primary professional body dedicated to gerontology. PTG serves four stakeholder groups: gerontological researchers and academics, healthcare and social work professionals, senior citizens and seniors' organizations, and policy makers focused on aging policy. Its offerings center on a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Gerontologia Polska), recurring national and regional scientific conferences including the 'Świat (nie)przyjazny starości' and 'Srebrna gospodarka' series, open online lectures (Wykłady otwarte PTG), and a catalog of publications on aging-related topics.

The society operates through a federated network of at least eight regional branches (Dolnośląski, Katowicki, Lubelski, Lubuski, Mazowiecki, Poznański, Szczeciński, and others), each with its own chairperson and local programming. Its technology footprint is deliberately lightweight: a WordPress-based website (gerontologia.org.pl) serves as the primary information and event hub, complemented by Microsoft Teams and Zoom for hybrid events, plus Facebook and Instagram for community engagement. The organization has no app, no disclosed API, and no proprietary technology platform.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a membership-based scientific society: PTG collects membership dues through its Członkostwo program, secures corporate sponsorship (most notably from Toruńskie Zakłady Materiałów Opatrunkowych as its named 'Strategic Partner'), and co-organizes events with allied organizations such as the Koalicja 'Na pomoc niesamodzielnym'. Most conferences and lectures are free to participants, and leadership is provided on a volunteer academic basis by senior professors, with Prof. Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis serving as Chairperson. The organization employs approximately five staff and is funded without venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders.

Name

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne

Legal name

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne

Website

https://gerontologia.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne is a Polish non-profit scientific society founded in 1995 that advances gerontology through peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, open lectures, and eight regional branches, serving researchers, healthcare professionals, seniors, and policymakers.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: PTG operates as a non-profit professional society. While explicit membership fee details are not provided, the organization collects membership dues from its members through its membership program (Członkostwo).

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne (PTG) is a non-profit scientific society that advances gerontological research, education, and policy advocacy in Poland. Its core offerings include the peer-reviewed journal Gerontologia Polska, recurring national scientific conferences, open online lectures, publications for seniors and professionals, and coordination of eight regional branches connecting researchers, healthcare practitioners, and policy makers working on aging-related topics.

Product overview

Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne (PTG) is a professional scientific society rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of a peer-reviewed journal (Gerontologia Polska), annual scientific conferences (including the 'Świat (nie)przyjazny starości' and 'Srebrna gospodarka' conference series), open online lectures (Wykłady otwarte PTG), and publications on gerontological topics including practical guidebooks for seniors, academic handbooks, and books published under PTG patronage. These activities serve the scientific community, healthcare professionals, seniors, and policymakers rather than representing a unified software product platform.

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Brands

• Gerontologia Polska: The official scientific journal of Polskie Towarzystwo Gerontologiczne, published regularly with peer-reviewed articles on gerontology and geriatrics.

Products and services

• Gerontologia Polska (Journal) The official peer-reviewed journal of the Polish Gerontological Society, publishing scientific papers in Polish and English on topics including geriatric medicine, social gerontology, and healthy aging. It is distributed to researchers, academics, and clinical practitioners in gerontology.
• Konferencja Naukowa „Świat (nie)przyjazny starości" (annual conference) An annual national interdisciplinary scientific conference organized by PTG, featuring thematic sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions focused on aging and elderly care issues. It serves researchers, practitioners, policy makers, students, and senior advocates in Poland.
• Konferencja Naukowa „Srebrna gospodarka" (Silver Economy Conference) Annual national interdisciplinary scientific conference series on the silver economy, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss aging society economic challenges. Targets economists, policy makers, researchers, and practitioners interested in the economic dimensions of population aging.
• Wykłady otwarte PTG (Open Lectures) Online lectures organized by PTG covering various topics in gerontology, geriatrics, and elderly care, delivered by experts in the field. Available to members and the public via hybrid online formats.
• Mobilny Senior. Jak dobrze się zestarzeć? (publication) A practical guidebook for seniors on healthy aging, covering topics such as nutrition, daily living activities, and exercise programs for older adults. Targets senior citizens and caregivers seeking evidence-based guidance on healthy aging.
• Rady seniorów – od obecności do sprawczości (publication) A handbook published under PTG patronage on senior councils as a form of civic participation of older persons and mechanisms for cooperation with local government. Targeted at policy makers, senior council members, and local government officials.
• Choroba czy dar, czyli jak mówimy o starości (publication) A book published under PTG patronage examining the social, medical, and linguistic image of old age through conversations with linguist Prof. Jerzy Bralczyk and medical experts. Targeted at general readers, seniors, and professionals interested in cultural perspectives on aging.
• Miłość to wspólna historia. O tym, jak kochamy w późnej dorosłości (publication) A book published under PTG patronage examining love and intimacy in late adulthood from psychological, sociological, and historical perspectives. Targeted at general readers, seniors, and researchers of late-life relationships.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Toruńskie Zakłady Materiałów Opatrunkowych (TZMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTZMO is identified as the 'Strategic Partner' (partner strategiczny) of PTG. TZMO is a manufacturer of medical and care products. This partnership supports PTG's mission through corporate sponsorship and collaboration in the field of elderly care.
• Koalicja 'Na pomoc niesamodzielnym' (Coalition 'For the Help to the Dependent')coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Związek Stowarzyszeń Koalicja 'Na pomoc niesamodzielnym' organizes the annual international conference 'Toruńskie Dni Opieki Długoterminowej' (Toruń Long-Term Care Days) which attracts approximately 1000 participants. PTG's Board is a patron and co-organizer of this annual conference.
• Fundacja Hospicyjna (Hospice Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundacja Hospicyjna is a Gdańsk-based public benefit organization promoting hospice ideas throughout society. Listed as a recommended partner on PTG's website.
• Narodowy Instytut Wolności – Centrum Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego (NIW-CRSO)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIW-CRSO collaborated with PTG on research regarding senior councils (rady seniorów), including publishing a guidebook 'Rady seniorów – od obecności do sprawczości' by dr Emilia Lewicka.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gerontological Society of America (GSA): The leading US-based scientific society for gerontology, publishing peer-reviewed journals and organizing major annual scientific conferences. GSA is the most direct international analogue of PTG in mission, structure, and offerings.
• British Gerontological Society (BGS): UK-based professional society advancing gerontological research, education, and policy. BGS is the closest European peer to PTG in terms of membership-based scientific society model focused on aging.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Geriatryczne (Polish Geriatric Society): The Polish medical society focused specifically on geriatric medicine (clinical care), complementing PTG's broader gerontological (social and biological aging) remit. They operate side-by-side in the Polish academic ecosystem.
• Koalicja 'Na pomoc niesamodzielnym' (Coalition for the Help to the Dependent): Polish coalition of organizations focused on long-term and dependent care; co-organizes the annual Toruńskie Dni Opieki Długoterminowej with PTG. Overlapping mission in elderly care advocacy and policy.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG): Global umbrella organization for gerontological societies worldwide. PTG's engagement with international conferences suggests IAGG is the broader international counterpart at the federation level.
• European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS): European academic society for geriatric medicine that organizes large-scale congresses and publications. Comparable to PTG at the European level, with a more clinical orientation.

Regional players

• Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne (Polish Sociological Society): A Polish national scientific society covering sociology, including sections working on aging and social policy. Comparable in organizational structure (regional branches, conferences, journals) and national footprint.

Others

• Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego (University of Physical Education) — Polish research units on aging: Polish academic institutions conducting research on physical activity, rehabilitation, and aging that frequently collaborate with PTG at conferences and publications. They are part of the same ecosystem but operate as educational rather than membership-society organizations.

Market position

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Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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