All the events here are relevant to people working in dementia research. If you would like to add your own you can submit an event
Week of Events
International Brain Health Conference 2026
International Brain Health Conference 2026 explores early detection, biomarkers and prevention, bringing researchers and clinicians together before dementia.
Nanopore London Calling 2026
Nanopore London Calling 2026 brings researchers together to share advances in sequencing technology, data analysis, and real world applications in science and healthcare.
Essential Guide to Grant Applications
EGGA 2026 is a free online NIHR masterclass on writing stronger health and social care grant applications, from methods to reviewer expectations.
2026 Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health Meeting
Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health Meeting 2026 at IET Austin Court, Birmingham. Abstract deadline 16 February 2026. For clinicians in older people care.
Using and Combining Imaging Derived Phenotypes for Dementia
DEMON Network two day online workshop 20 and 21 May 2026, 1pm to 6pm BST. Session building neuroimaging and imaging phenotype skills for dementia.
TDP43 Summit 2026
Save the date May 21 2026 for the TDP43 Summit in Madison Wisconsin. Call for abstracts on emerging TDP43 biomarker research with limited places.
World Parkinson Congress
The 7th World Parkinson Congress returns to North America in Phoenix, Arizona, 24–27 May 2026. Save the date and join this fully inclusive international event.
Webinar – Autism and young onset dementia
Webinar – Autism and young onset dementia
The Young Dementia Network webinar on 19 May explores autism and dementia, barriers to care, and how services can better support autistic people and families.
Person-centred innovations in dementia
Person-centred innovations in dementia
AGENET seminar on person centred dementia innovations, 19 May 12:30. Talks on music care, AI assistive tech, and participatory arts in hospitals.
Vignette Workshop: Addressing Inequalities in Dementia Care
Vignette Workshop: Addressing Inequalities in Dementia Care
Health and social care professionals join a Liverpool workshop using dementia case vignettes to explore inequalities and share practical solutions. £30 voucher.
Imaging Data Harmonisation
Imaging Data Harmonisation
HDR UK Wales hosts an online session on federated imaging analysis, AI diagnostics and grant collaborations across the UK and Europe.
The NIHR Industry Hub: Delivery infrastructure experts
The NIHR Industry Hub: Delivery infrastructure experts
Learn how the NIHR Industry Hub is creating a single national route for commercial clinical trials, with faster feasibility, setup, approvals and recruitment.
Londonomics Deep Dive: Xenium spatial transcriptomics with 10x Genomics
Londonomics Deep Dive: Xenium spatial transcriptomics with 10x Genomics
London Omics Network hosts Roman Laddach from 10x Genomics for an interactive Xenium session on workflows, quality checks, segmentation and analysis.
Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions
Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions
GBHI marks 10 years with global Satellite Sessions sharing local leadership, equity focused partnerships and new action for brain health around the world.
Primary Progressive Aphasia Forum
Primary Progressive Aphasia Forum
Dementia Researcher Community hosts a Primary Progressive Aphasia discussion forum on 22 May 10am BST with Anna Volkmer. Connect, share challenges and ideas.
Let’s Talk Dementia 2026
Let’s Talk Dementia 2026
Free Let’s Talk Dementia, 23 May 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, Bristol Beacon. Talks, activities and expert advice for anyone affected by or interested in dementia.