Dementia and Alzheimer’s conferences for 2026 and 2027, in the UK and around the world.
From the major international meetings to specialist symposia and national research conferences, these are the conferences we think are worth knowing about if you work in dementia research, and especially useful for early career researchers looking to present their work, meet collaborators and build their careers. Many offer reduced rates, bursaries or travel grants for students and early career researchers, so check each listing for details.
Looking for something shorter or online? Browse all dementia research events, including webinars, workshops and training courses.
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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.
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.
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.
Cognitive Neurology Association Annual Summit 2026
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaCNA's 2nd Annual Summit meets at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 20 to 22 November 2026, on anti-amyloid therapies, brain health and clinical care of dementia.
Australian Young Onset Dementia Conference 2026
Ann Harding Centre, University of Canberra 24 University Drive, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaA one-day conference in Canberra bringing researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together on young onset dementia research, care and policy.
Dementia Prevention & Risk Reduction – CDRA Scientific Meeting
Hotel ICON 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong KongThe Chinese Dementia Research Association meets in Hong Kong and online, with Professor Gill Livingston on dementia prevention and risk reduction.
NeuroAlliance 2026
Hilton Hotel, Sydney, 488 George Street, Australia , AustraliaNeuroAlliance 2026 unites three Australasian neuroscience societies in Sydney, 29 November to 2 December, for plenaries, symposia and networking.
37th International Symposium on ALS / MND
RAI Amsterdam Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe 37th International Symposium on ALS/MND comes to Amsterdam, 9 to 11 December 2026, bringing global researchers together to share latest advances.
UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2026
QEII Conference Centre Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, Greater London, United KingdomUK Biobank's annual scientific conference, in London and online, with the latest updates on new data, platform developments and research using the resource.
Human Amyloid Imaging Conference 2027
Puerto Rico Convention Center 100 Convention Blvd, San Juan, Puerto RicoHAI 2027 meets in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 13 to 15 January for amyloid, tau and biomarker research. Abstracts close 23 October 2026.
Qualitative Research Symposium 2027
University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath, Avon, United KingdomThe 11th University of Bath Qualitative Research Symposium explores how researchers make meaning. Abstracts are due 20 November 2026.
AAIC Neuroscience Next 2027: Hybrid Conference
HybridAAIC Neuroscience Next 2027 is a free hybrid conference for early career dementia researchers, 15-18 February. Poster abstracts close 26 October 2026.
Rethinking Neurodegeneration
Tagungszentrum Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover Herrenhäuser Str. 5, Hanover, GermanyA Hanover conference rethinking dementia and the shared pathways behind neurodegeneration, 16 to 18 February 2027. Register by 30 November.
AD/PD Conference 2027
International Barcelona Convention Center Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, Sant Martí,, Barcelona, SpainAD/PD 2027 comes to Barcelona and online, 16–20 March. Late-breaking abstracts are open until 18 November, and early registration closes on 9 December.
Physics of Life 2027
Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomPhysics of Life 2027 brings the UK biophysics community to Edinburgh, 22 to 25 March. Oral abstracts close 13 December 2026.
AAIC Satellite Symposium
AAIC Satellite Symposium will convene the dementia research field from across Latin America to discuss how advances in public health, diagnosis and treatment can be applied globally.
Nanopore London Calling 2027
Old Billingsgate 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London, Greater London, United KingdomOxford Nanopore's London Calling 2027 runs 18 to 20 May in London and online. Abstract submission is open until 15 January 2027.
SCMND 2027: Stem Cell Models of Neurodegeneration
John McIntyre Conference Centre Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomSCMND 2027 brings the international stem cell modelling community to Edinburgh, 19-21 May. Abstracts for posters, flash talks and oral slots are open until 31 December. Register by 5 May.
Tau Global Conference
Save the Date — Tau Global Conference 2027 | June 3 – 4, 2027 | Tokyo, Japan, and online
Metascience 2027
Centre Mont-Royal 2200 Rue Mansfield, Montréal, Québec, CanadaMetascience 2027 brings researchers, funders and policymakers to Montréal, 14 to 16 June 2027, to test what research reform really works.
International Lewy Body Dementia Conference 2027
Aula Medica, Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 6, Solna, Stockholm, SwedenThe 9th International Lewy Body Dementia Conference comes to Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, bringing together the field from basic science to the clinic.
Dementia Care Mapping™ Conference 2027
University of Bradford Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford is hosting the second Dementia Care Mapping™ Conference on Wednesday 30 June 2027, bringing together people using, supporting and researching DCM.
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2027
McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the world’s largest dementia research conference, 18–21 July 2027, in Chicago and online, to share discoveries, connect and advance your career.
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