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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
October 4 - October 8
The International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders brings together clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, trainees and industry representatives working across Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Taking place in Seoul, the 2026 Congress will provide opportunities to hear about current research, clinical practice and emerging approaches to diagnosing, treating and supporting people affected by movement disorders.
The theme for the 2026 scientific programme is Understanding Aging in Movement Disorders, examining how ageing influences disease mechanisms, clinical presentation, progression, treatment and care.
About the Congress
The annual Congress is organised by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, a global professional society representing clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals working in movement disorders.
The meeting aims to support the exchange of scientific and clinical knowledge, encourage international collaboration and improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of people living with Parkinson’s disease and related conditions.
The programme includes more than 60 educational and scientific sessions, with content suitable for researchers and professionals at foundational, intermediate and advanced levels.
Programme highlights
The Congress programme includes plenary lectures, therapeutic sessions, parallel presentations, teaching courses, applied skills sessions, video-based case discussions, oral presentations and e-posters.
Topics relevant to dementia and neurodegeneration researchers include:
- Ageing and comorbidities in parkinsonism
- Cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease
- Non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease
- Early and prodromal Parkinson’s disease
- Genetics of Parkinson’s disease
- Tau disorders, including progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration
- Neuroimaging of parkinsonian disorders
- Artificial intelligence in movement disorders
- Digital health assessment
- Psychiatric complications in Parkinson’s disease
- Measuring cognitive impairment
- Sleep and parasomnias
- Palliative care in movement disorders
- Emerging therapeutics and clinical trial findings
Delegates will also be able to attend sessions involving real patients and clinical cases, the MDS Video Challenge, Presidential Lectures and the MDS Keynote and Clinical Breakthroughs session.
Workshops and networking
Special-interest workshops will cover clinical research methodology, neurosurgery and paediatric movement disorders.
The Clinical Research Methodology Workshop will examine common methodological problems in movement disorders research and offer practical guidance on study design, outcome measures and the interpretation of findings.
Networking events are planned for young delegates, health professionals, women working in movement disorders and basic scientists. Attendees can also take part in regional meetings, society group meetings and other opportunities to connect with the international movement disorders community.
Accessibility
Scientific sessions will offer real-time AI-generated captions and translations in more than 60 languages.
Who should attend?
The Congress is aimed at:
- Clinical and basic science researchers
- Neurologists and other clinicians
- Nurses and allied health professionals
- Research coordinators
- Psychologists and therapists
- PhD students, trainees, fellows and early career researchers
- Professionals working in pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations
Registration
Early registration rates are available until 30 July 2026. Regular registration will run from 31 July to 10 September 2026, with onsite rates applying from 11 September.
Reduced registration rates are available for students, junior participants, basic scientists, non-physician health professionals and eligible members living in low- and middle-income countries.
Registration includes access to scientific sessions, e-poster sessions, the exhibition, delegate materials, the Welcome Ceremony, the MDS Video Challenge, morning coffee breaks and recordings of plenary sessions following the meeting. Travel and accommodation are not included.
Visit the event website for the full programme, registration fees and travel information:
Dates: 4–8 October 2026
Location: COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Organiser: International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Format: In person
Early registration deadline: 30 July 2026
