We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 — the free, global hybrid conference uniting dementia and neuroscience researchers worldwide.
This year’s conference runs 23-26 February 2026, and is structured in a “hub” format: participants can join the core scientific programme virtually from anywhere, and engage locally through in-person hubs around the world.
📍 Why Manchester Should Be on Your Radar
As the UK Hub, Manchester will host a full day in person on Thursday 26 February 2026, at King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester (this is immediatley following the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference also taking place in Manchester – allowing you to enjoy both events)
The Manchester hub will be themed around biomarker advances in dementia diagnosis, with sessions covering:
- Cognitive assessments
- Physiological & behavioural biomarkers
- Neuroimaging
- Fluid biomarkers (via livestream)
- Technology biomarkers
Invited plenary speakers confirmed so far include:
- Professor Masud Husain, University of Oxford (Cognitive assessment)
- Dr Francesca Cormack, Cambridge Cognition (Physiological and Behavioural Biomarkers)
- Professor David Cash, University College London (Neuroimaging)
- Dr Marc Suárez-Calvet, BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Centre (Fluid biomarkers also being livestreamed)
- Dr Cynthia Sandor, UK DRI, Imperial College London (Technology biomarkers)
Following registration for the online conference you will recieve a confirmation email that includes a seperate link to then register to attend the in person hubs. There have been reports that these emails have been going into Spam folders, so do check your emails carefully, and ensure you complete the in person registration form.
✅ What You Need to Do Next
- Register now [2] (places for in-person attendance are limited, especially at Manchester).
- Follow upcoming updates for additional speakers, detailed sessions, and local logistics.