2023 AFMN Conference + Regional Exchange

Age-Friendly Minnesota Conference & Exchange
took place September 27-29, 2023!

Virtual sessions ran from 9:00am – 4:00pm Wednesday and Thursday, and in-person exchanges were held from 8:30am – 12:00 noon on Friday.

Check out the virtual session videos below!

Conference Keynote – Macro Trends Shaping the Future of Minnesota

Workshop Keynote – The Future of Wellbeing in Minnesota

Attendees learned more about aging trends and innovations from communities of every size. Each conference day featured a morning keynote address, a breakout session of your choice, and a national session powered by AARP Livable Communities.

The event included anyone who envisions a Minnesota that is supportive and inclusive for residents of all ages, including representatives from local and state government, aging services professionals, business leaders, as well as those working across healthcare, higher education, philanthropy or those interested in helping to shape the future of aging in our state. 

The Age-Friendly Minnesota Council is pleased to have provided all sessions at no charge, thanks to our Age-Friendly Technical Assistance Providers, AARP Minnesota, AARP Livable Communities, Area Agencies on Aging, and the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, September 27

Held via Zoom

9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome Session
9:30 – 10:30 | The Future of Wellbeing in Minnesota – Across All Ages (Powered by Future iQ)
10:30 – 10:45 | Break
10:45 – 11:45 | Concurrent Sessions A, B, C*
11:45 – 12:00 | Break
12:00 – 4:00 | Economic Development (Powered by AARP Livable Communities)*

Thursday, September 28

Held via Zoom

9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome Session
9:30 – 10:30 | Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Report to Today’s Housing Crisis (Powered by AARP Minnesota)
10:30 – 10:45 | Break
10:45 – 11:45 | Concurrent Sessions D, E, F, G*
11:45 – 12:00 | Break
12:00 – 4:00 | Economic Development (Powered by AARP Livable Communities)*

Friday, September 29

Held in-person at multiple locations

8:30 – 9:00 | Registration
9:00 – 9:20 | Welcoming and Instructions
9:20 – 10:00 | The Future of Wellbeing (keynote by Future iQ, David Beurle)
10:00 – 10:10 | Break
10:10 – 11:00 | Exchange Session 1: Outcomes
11:00 – 11:15 | Break
11:15 – 12:00 | Exchange Session 2: Strategies
12:00 | Adjourn