CEAL Symposium 2026
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Grossmont Healthcare District | La Mesa, CA
About this Event
The SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity invites you to its third annual Spring Symposium: a dynamic, two-day event focused on Envisioning Aging through Community and Connection.
Join us for this free community-focused event. Day One kicks off with a screening of Familiar Touch. Day Two is packed with inspiring speakers, two interactive panels on community engagement, a community resource fair, and wraps up with a picnic to connect, reflect, and celebrate together.
Day One: Film Screening
π: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration & Networking
π: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
CEAL Welcome & Introduction
Host: SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity
π: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Movie Introduction
π: 09:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Film Screening: Familiar Touch
π: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Film Discussion & Wrap-Up
Day Two: Speaker Series
π: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration & Resource Fair
π: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Day Two Welcome & Introduction
Host: SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity
π: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker Address
Host: Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, PhD
π: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking & Resource Fair
π: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel 1: Strategies & Best Practices for Driving Community Connection
π: 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Break
π: 11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Panel 2: Lived Experience Panel
π: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:







