About ACUU

Aging Concerns Unite Us conference is New York’s premiere professional development conference for aging service professionals. Over 480 people attended last year. The aging services industry looks to this conference to learn about a broad range of subjects: innovative programs, best practices, and policies to support healthy living for aging New Yorkers.

AGING CONCERNS UNITE US (ACUU)

Who attends the ACUU Conference?

If you work in aging services in NY and want to expand your horizons and network, YOU should attend ACUU!

Individuals and groups that have attended ACUU:

Area Agencies on Aging
Aging Service Provider agencies
Nutrition service provider agencies
Social Adult Day Care providers and organizations
Senior Center
Independent Living Center
Healthcare providers
Visiting Nurse Service
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Faith-based organizations
Groups serving seniors with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Companion care organizations
Health Care Agencies
Alzheimer's care providers and regional associations
Managed Care Organizations

State Agencies such as:

NYS Office for the Aging
NYS Department of Health
NYS Consumer Protection
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Office of Children & Family Services
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Exhibitors:

Innovative vendors that provide aging services ranging from transportation to meals, in-home care to caregiving support, as well as administrative resources like data management, billing and service veriﬁcation software, and other essential support services.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to be a sponsor or an exhibitor at this event.

Registration

Workshop Information

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Hotel Accommodations

FAQ's

ACUU FAQ's

1. What is included in the full conference registration fee?Full-conference registration includes access to workshops and General sessions, entry to the Exhibit areas, refreshment breaks, a continental breakfast on the second day, as well as lunch on both days of the conference.2. I only want to attend one day of the conference, is that possible?Yes, single day conference registration is available. One-day registration includes access to the workshops and General Session(s) for that day as well as entry to the Exhibit Areas, refreshment breaks and any meal(s) being served that day.

3. Will I receive a registration confirmation?Yes, you will receive a confirmation email following your on-line registration. Please check your SPAM or junk folders if the email is not found in your inbox.

4. Are registrations transferable from one person to another?Registrations are transferable. If the change occurs before the conference please email [email protected] by June 3 with the information of both individuals who will be involved with the registration transfer.5. How can I reserve a hotel room, and what are the rates?We have a block of rooms at the Desmond Hotel available for reservation.

6. Is there funding available to help with travel/registration costs?AgingNY is unable to assist with travel or registration costs.7. What is the cancellation policy for the conference?Registration fees are refundable, less the credit card processing fee (if paid via credit card), up until June 20. No refund will be issued for cancellations received after June 20, you may transfer the registration to another attendee. All cancellations must be sent in writing via email to [email protected] .

8. Do I need to register for the individual workshops that I would like to attend?No, you do not need to register for workshops prior to the conference. You may build a personal agenda via the Whova app, which may be downloaded at the following link: https://agingny.org/acuu/

9. Are there any CEU’s offered the conference?There are no CEU’s offered at the ACUU conference.

10. Is the conference schedule available?Details will be posted on our website as they are confirmed. A full conference schedule, including conference sessions, will be available on our website and via the Whova app.

11. I submitted my registration with the “PAYBYCHECK” option. Will I receive an invoice?Your confirmation email should be used as your invoice. If a separate invoice is necessary, please submit your request to [email protected]12. When will the Exhibit Hall be open?The schedule will be available on the ACUU event page at the following link: https://agingny.org/acuu/13. What services are available for special needs and requests?AgingNY encourages requests for special needs to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event start.14. My question is not listed here. What should I do?Please email [email protected] for assistance.

Sponsorships & Exhibitors

Connect with key decision-makers in aging at the 2025 ACUU conference in Albany!

The 2025 conference will be a hybrid event of online streaming and in-person workshops hosted at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday, June 24, and Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (The pre-conference program will be Monday, June 23)

Click here for the brochure to learn about the options & benefits for sponsorship and exhibitors.

Click here to Register!

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The Benefits of Sponsorship

The largest statewide collaborative conference of aging professionals in New York State
Exposure to new customers
The ideal forum to introduce your product to a large number of potential customers in a short period of time
500+ attendees, including purchasing decision-makers
Sponsorship opportunities to achieve maximum visibility
Face-to-face connection with current and potential customers
Unopposed exhibit time to increase traffic in your booth
Support the mission of aging services!

2024 Levels:

$6,000 Diamond
$4,000 Gold
$3,500 Conference Bag
$3,000 Break
$3,000 Luncheon
$1,800 Silver
$665 Exhibitor*

*Early bird fee only if paid prior to April 20th. After April 20th, the Exhibitor fee is $765.

Contact

Call (518) 449-7080
Or email at [email protected]