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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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic ofJoin the 2026 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, 4–8 October in Seoul, for research, education and networking.
NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026
The Queens Hotel City Square, Leeds, Yorkshire, United KingdomNIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026 explores digital health and care research, with hybrid sessions, speakers and networking for ECRs. Register now.
EFAR Conference on the Biology of Aging
MPI for Biology of Ageing & CECAD Research Center Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Joseph-Stelzmann-Strasse 9B, Cologne, GermanyJoin Europe’s ageing research community at the first EFAR Conference on the Biology of Aging, 14–16 October 2026 in Cologne. Register by 31 July.
CSP Annual Conference
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin thousands of physiotherapy professionals for two days of learning, networking and innovation.
U&ME Young Dementia Onset Conference 2026
York Race Course Knavesmire Rd, York, United KingdomU&ME Young Onset Conference in York brings people together to share lived experience, create connection and improve young onset dementia support.
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.
AAIC Advancements: Reducing Disparities in Brain Health
The Westin Charlotte 601 S. College St., Charlotte, NC, United StatesJoin AAIC Advancements, 30–31 October in Charlotte, NC and online, to help reduce disparities in brain health. Registration is now open.
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.
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.
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.
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 KingdomJoin the UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2026 in London on 10 December for research talks, data updates, and news from UK Biobank.
Rethinking Neurodegeneration
Tagungszentrum Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover Herrenhäuser Str. 5, Hanover, GermanyRethink dementia at a free Hanover conference exploring shared pathways in neurodegeneration. Travel grants close 30 September; register by 1 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.
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.
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
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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