Alzheimer’s and dementia conferences, webinars and events from across the UK and around the world, gathered in one place for everyone working in dementia research.
We aim to list everything relevant to people working on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and anything that could help early career researchers build their careers: from short online webinars, seminars and training courses to workshops, symposia and the major international conferences. Events come from universities, research institutes, charities, funders and learned societies, and span the whole field, from fundamental neuroscience and clinical trials to dementia care and social science.
Many are online and free to join from anywhere; others are in person in London, across the UK and Europe, and further afield. Browse dementia conferences and events for 2026 and 2027 using the search and filters below, or switch to month view to see the calendar at a glance.
Dementia Researcher’s own events
We run free events for early career researchers, including our weekly Research Showcase livestream, where researchers present their work, and webinars on careers, funding and research skills. Find them all under Dementia Researcher webinars and Research Showcase.
Notes on Note-taking
OnlineDr Elizabeth Dearnley on taking research notes more effectively and keeping them organised, in a free online session from the School of Advanced Study.
36th Alzheimer Europe Conference
The Convention Centre Dublin Spencer Dock North Wall Quay Dublin 1 D01 T1W6 The Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSubmit abstracts for the 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Dublin, 27 to 29 October 2026. Oral and poster sessions, bursaries for early stage researchers.
NIHR Predoctoral Fellowship Application Day
OnlineAn online NIHR Research Support Service workshop on 27 October to help you build a strong application to the NIHR Predoctoral Award.
Research Showcase – Building Digital Maturity in Care Homes
Dementia Researcher Communities App28th October - Join Maria Drummond to explore digital maturity in UK care homes and how technology can support residents, staff and person-centred care.
ISTAART Guide to Grants: After You Hit Submit
OnlineWhat happens to your LOI after you hit submit? Session one of ISTAART's Guide to Grants series goes behind the scenes with the Alzheimer's Association grants team.
Maintaining Momentum: The Highs and Lows of the Postgraduate Study Journey
OnlineA free online SAS session on the highs and lows of postgraduate study, and how to keep your momentum going through a long research project.
AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health
The Westin Charlotte 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC, United States30–31 October, Charlotte, NC and online. The biological, social and environmental drivers of brain health disparities, and how to tackle them.
Online Introduction to Clinical Trials
OnlineA four-week online course from Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit on designing and running randomised clinical trials, mixing recorded lectures and live tutor sessions.
Open Data Fortnight: Unlocking Research Potential Through Open Data
Liverpool John Moores University Byrom Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomDr Davide Bruno opens LJMU's Open Data Fortnight with how open datasets power Alzheimer's research. Hybrid: in person in Liverpool or online.
Co-producing Community-based Initiatives in Dementia Care
Greenisland Golf Club 156 Upper Road, Greenisland, County Antrim, United KingdomExplore co-producing community-based dementia support, with the Northern Ireland Meeting Centres project, creative workshops and lunch, in Greenisland.
Methodology, Theory, and Research Design Frames
OnlineA free online SAS session on methodology, theory and research design, and how to choose, explain and justify the frames that shape your project.
Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference – B4 2026
PRBB Carrer del Doctor Aiguader, 88, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, SpainJoin the 3rd Barcelona Blood Brain Barrier Conference exploring BBB physiology, pathology and translational research, uniting global experts in Barcelona.
Postgrad LIVE Middlesbrough
Digital Life Building, Teesside University Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United KingdomA postgraduate study fair for the North East at Teesside University, with universities exhibiting and talks on funding, applications and writing a PhD research proposal.
Research Showcase – Why Communities Matter in Digital Health Research
Dementia Researcher Communities App4th November - Anisha Ramjuttun explores why community involvement matters in digital health research & how we can engage people beyond traditional settings
Neuro 2026
Hilton Bankside 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London, United KingdomNeuro2026 brings global experts to London on 5 to 6 Nov 2026 to share the latest PSP and CBD research, clinical advances, and trial updates at Hilton Bankside.
NIHR Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass – Part One
OnlinePart One of a two-part NIHR Research Support Service masterclass for researchers applying for NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowships in mental health or neuroscience, covering the narrative CV, supervision, PPIE, training and budget.
Dementia Connect Basel 2026
Universitäre Altersmedizin Felix Platter Burgfelderstrasse 101, Basel, SwitzerlandDementia Connect Basel links memory clinics and researchers on 6 November 2026, with a keynote from Prof. Henrik Zetterberg, short talks, posters and a clinical site visit.
Research Showcase – Outdoor Activities and Wellbeing in Dementia
Dementia Researcher Communities App11th November - Mason McLeod explores how outdoor activities can support wellbeing for people living with dementia in rural Scottish communities.
SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum
Crieff Hydro Hotel strathearn house, Ferntower Rd, Crieff, Scotland, United KingdomRegistration Open - SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting, 12–13 November 2026 at Crieff Hydro, with talks, workshops and networking.
Sleep in Neurodegenerative Disease – Dr Simon Schreiner
OnlineDr Simon Schreiner explores sleep in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, from clinic to biomarkers and interventions, in this free Swiss Network webinar.
Par-Con, the Parkinson’s UK community convention
The Vox, Birmingham 2nd Floor Resorts World, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomJoin Par-Con 2026, a hybrid Parkinson’s community convention featuring the latest research, expert advice and practical tips for living well with Parkinson’s.
Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference
Boston Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United StatesCTAD26 brings Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials researchers to Boston, 16 to 19 November 2026, for focused discussion on diagnostics, therapeutics, and collaboration.
Caribbean Brain Health Summit 2026
Kingston, Jamaica Kingston, JamaicaA week-long regional summit on brain health, dementia and ageing in Kingston, Jamaica and across the Caribbean and diaspora, launching a new Caribbean initiative.
Alzheimer’s Insights Summit 4: From AI to Impact
Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThe fourth Alzheimer's Insights Summit looks at how AI can speed up Alzheimer's discovery, trials and care. Boston, 16 November 2026, on the opening day of CTAD.
Qualitative AI Course: Generative AI in NVivo and MAXQDA
OnlineHands-on NCRM course on bringing generative AI into established qualitative analysis workflows, using NVivo and MAXQDA, and what it means for your methods.
Londonomics Network Annual Symposium 2026
Francis Crick Institute 1 Midland Road, London, United KingdomEarly career bioinformaticians meet at the Francis Crick Institute on 17 Nov 2026 for keynotes, talks, posters and career mentoring. Abstracts close 17 Oct.
UK Dementia Congress 2026
Doncaster Racecourse The Grandstand, Leger Way, Doncaster, Yorkshire, United KingdomThe 20th UK Dementia Congress comes to Doncaster Racecourse on 17–18 November 2026, putting lived experience at the heart of dementia care.
ARUK London Network ECR and EDI Day 2026
ISH Venues, One Park Crescent International Students House, 229 Great Portland Street, London, Greater London, United KingdomARUK London Network's joint ECR and EDI Day, 18 November 2026 in London: keynotes, short talks from ECRs and talk prizes. Abstracts close end of September.
AAV Gene Therapy Symposium 2026
Coram House 41 Brunswick Square, London, United KingdomA full day Pan-UCL symposium on AAV gene therapy, from vector development to clinical experience, with a poster prize and a call for abstracts closing 5 October.
Research Showcase – Can Language Help Detect Cognitive Decline Earlier?
Dementia Researcher Communities App18th November - Can figurative language reveal early cognitive change? Millennium Iyobuchiebomie explores a novel approach to detecting MCI
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