What Global Ageing Network does

Global Ageing Network (GAN) is a membership-based international network connecting aging service providers across 15 or more countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, India, Brazil, South Africa, Israel, Japan, Bangladesh, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Formally established around 2017 as the successor to the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA), GAN operates from Washington DC at 2519 Connecticut Ave NW under the organizational umbrella of LeadingAge, a US-based nonprofit association. The Executive Director role is shared with LeadingAge's President and CEO, Katie Smith Sloan. The organization holds NGO Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), enabling formal participation in international policy forums including the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing.

GAN's product portfolio is built around convening and content distribution rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include the biennial international conference (next scheduled for Prague in September 2027), an annual Summit (next in Philadelphia in October 2026), a six-session virtual Leadership Program, regular webinars and roundtables including the Global Virtual Roundtable Series co-hosted with multiple national partners, and a library of research reports covering dementia care, workforce challenges, funding for elder care, climate resilience, and technology adoption. The technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress-style website at globalageing.org, Zoom for virtual events, and Wordly.ai as a third-party translation service during leadership programs. There is no mobile app, no API surface, no disclosed data assets, and no proprietary platform.

Revenue is generated through three streams: annual membership subscriptions from aging service provider organizations (quote-based and not publicly disclosed), voluntary sponsorships and donations accepted in USD amounts, and conference and event revenue. Customer segments span long-term care providers, senior housing operators, and community-based service organizations. The board includes executives of national aging services associations from the UK (National Care Forum), Ireland (Home and Community Care Ireland), New Zealand (Aged Care Association New Zealand), and India (Association of Senior Living India), creating structural ties to member ecosystems across multiple continents.

Name

Global Ageing Network

Legal name

Global Ageing Network

Website

https://globalageing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Ageing Network is an international membership organization connecting aging service providers across 15+ countries, delivering conferences, leadership programs, research reports, and UN-level policy advocacy under the LeadingAge umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services Membership Association

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Aging services membership
• Senior care advocacy
• Long-term care network
• Older persons rights
• Aged care leadership

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through membership fees from aging service provider organizations worldwide. Membership categories include various types of organizations providing services to older adults.
2. Sponsorships and Donations: The network accepts donations and sponsorships to support its operations and programs. A donation page is available on the website with payment processing capabilities.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from hosting international conferences including the Global Ageing Network Biennial Conference and the annual Summit event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Ageing Network is a nonprofit international membership association connecting organizations that provide services to older adults (long-term care, senior housing, and community-based service providers) across multiple continents. It delivers value to its members through a portfolio of programs including biennial and annual conferences, a virtual Leadership Program, regular webinars and roundtables, research reports and publications, and international advocacy for the rights of older persons at the United Nations.

Product overview

The Global Ageing Network is a membership-based international network of ageing services providers offering a portfolio of programs and services including biennial and annual conferences, a virtual Leadership Program, webinars and roundtables, research reports and publications, and advocacy support including UN engagement. The organization serves as a global convening body connecting providers, researchers, and policymakers working in long-term care, senior housing, and community-based services for older adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Ageing Network Membership Organizational membership providing access to conferences, leadership programs, webinars, reports, and networking opportunities with ageing services providers worldwide.
• Global Ageing Network Biennial Conference A major international conference held every two years that brings together ageing services providers, experts, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to sustainable care and support. The conference features sessions on workforce, human rights, models of care, ethics, and leadership practices.
• Global Ageing Network Summit An annual one-day summit focused on advancing age-readiness across societies, bringing together experts from health, urban planning, transportation, education, sports, entrepreneurship, government, and technology disciplines to explore how integration across disciplines can support older adults.
• Global Ageing Network Leadership Program A six-session virtual leadership development program for emerging and established leaders in aged care, covering themes including global trends, leadership principles, workforce, technology, and inclusion. Sessions explore critical topics shaping the future of aged care.
• Webinars and Roundtables Regular virtual gatherings including the Global Virtual Roundtable Series that bring together members and experts to explore solutions to common challenges in aged care, build awareness of innovative practices, and discuss trends in social care and long-term care.
• Reports and Research Publications A collection of research reports and publications covering topics including dementia care, ageing well, workforce challenges, funding elder care, technology in ageing, and COVID-19 response. Includes member reports, initiative publications, and call-to-government papers.
• Advocacy and UN Engagement Global advocacy services including participation in the UN Open Ended Working Group on Ageing, support for a UN Convention on Rights of Older People, and engagement with international bodies. The organization holds NGO Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global network connecting aging service providers across multiple continents

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• LeadingAgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Global Ageing Network is affiliated with LeadingAge, with shared leadership including Katie Smith Sloan serving as President and CEO of LeadingAge and Executive Director of GAN. The annual LeadingAge Meeting co-hosts the GAN Summit.
• National Care Forum (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based organization representing not-for-profit care providers. Vic Rayner, CEO of National Care Forum, serves on the GAN Board. Co-hosts the Global Virtual Roundtable Series.
• Scottish CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish care provider organization. Co-hosts the 2026 Global Virtual Roundtable Series with GAN, National Care Forum, and other partners.
• Global Observatory of Long-Term Care (GOLTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on long-term care research and policy. Co-hosts webinars and roundtables with GAN on topics including climate events and workforce challenges.
• Ontario Long Term Care Association (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian long-term care provider association. Co-hosts the 2026 Global Virtual Roundtable Series with GAN and other partners.
• Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish home care provider organization with 35 member organizations. CEO Joseph Musgrave serves on the GAN Board. Focused on ethical migration and workforce challenges.
• Aged Care Association New ZealandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand organization representing aged care providers. CEO Tracey Martin joined GAN Board. Working on sector reform and infrastructure improvements.
• European Ageing Network (EAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network representing aging service providers. EAN publishes reports on funding elder care, digital transition, and nutrition. GAN shares EAN reports with its members.
• Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional office of WHO for the Americas. Dr. Enrique Vega leads long-term care policy work. PAHO drafted a Convention for Human Rights for Older Persons.
• Association of Senior Living India (ASLI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian organization representing senior living providers. Founder Mansur Dalal serves on GAN Board. Focused on workforce development and ethical migration.
• CommonAge (Commonwealth Association for the Ageing)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommonwealth-wide organization focused on aging issues. Mansur Dalal served as immediate past chair. GAN publishes reports on dementia in the Commonwealth.
• African UnionmajorOthersContinental body representing African nations. GAN monitors and reports on AU sessions regarding older persons' rights and social protection.
• United Nations Open-Ended Working Group on AgeingcoreOthersGAN actively participates in UN OEWGA meetings advocating for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Has participated since 2014.
• Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working toward a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. GAN is an active member supporting advocacy efforts.
• NGO Committee on AgeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal NGO committee working on aging issues at the UN. GAN participates in committee activities and board agenda.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: U.S. advocacy and membership organization for older adults with brand recognition and policy influence. Comparable in hosting conferences, advocacy, and report publishing for the aging sector, but consumer-facing rather than a B2B provider network.
• HelpAge International: Global network of aging-focused organizations, primarily focused on older persons in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in operating a global membership network and in UN advocacy, but with a development-aid rather than provider-network focus.
• LeadingAge: U.S.-based nonprofit association of aging services providers and the parent/affiliate of GAN. Operates the largest domestic membership network of nonprofit aging services providers, shares executive leadership with GAN, and co-hosts the annual GAN Summit.

Regional players

• National Care Forum (UK): UK membership body for not-for-profit social care providers. GAN board member sits on its leadership; co-hosts the Global Virtual Roundtable Series. Comparable member-serving provider association model but UK-only.
• Age UK: UK national charity for older people combining service delivery, advocacy, and membership engagement. Comparable in mission on aging services and policy advocacy, but primarily a UK consumer-facing and service organization rather than a global provider network.
• Argentum: U.S. national trade association for senior living operators. Comparable in serving as a membership association for aging-services providers, but focused on for-profit senior living in the U.S. rather than global, nonprofit-oriented membership.

Direct peers

• International Federation on Ageing (IFA): Global NGO focused on aging policy, rights, and practice. Competes for the same global membership and UN-adjacent advocacy space as GAN, with a longer operating history and a similarly international, multi-stakeholder mandate.
• Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP): Coalition working toward a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Overlaps directly with GAN's ECOSOC advocacy work and shares board-level partners; comparable in mission and UN engagement but more narrowly focused on rights advocacy rather than the full provider-network value chain.
• CommonAge (Commonwealth Association for the Ageing): Commonwealth-wide organization focused on aging issues across member states. Listed as a GAN board partner; comparable in serving as a multi-country convening body for aging services and policy advocacy but with a Commonwealth (vs. global) geographic frame.
• European Ageing Network (EAN): Pan-European membership network representing aging services providers across EU member states. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and conference-based engagement model; GAN explicitly shares EAN reports with its members and views EAN as a core partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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