This index provides a comprehensive guide to major international conferences relevant to neurodegenerative disease research, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and neuroscience. These conferences represent critical venues for disseminating new research findings, fostering collaboration, and advancing the field.
¶ Major Alzheimer's and Dementia Conferences
- Timing: July 12-15, 2026 (preconferences July 10-11, clinicians July 16)
- Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
- Website: aaic.alz.org
- 2026 Status: Early bird registration open until May 15, 2026 | Abstract submissions for Developing Topics: March 31 – April 11, 2026
- Description: The world's largest gathering of researchers focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias. Features 5,000+ presentations covering basic science, clinical research, and care.
- Wiki Page: AAIC 2026
- Timing: November annually; 2026: November 16-19, 2026
- Location: Rotating globally; 2026: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Website: ctad-alzheimer.com
- Description: The premier venue for presenting clinical trial results in Alzheimer's disease, bringing together academia, pharma, and regulators.
- Timing: March annually
- Location: March 17-21, 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Website: adpd.kenes.com
- Description: Unique conference integrating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, enabling cross-pollination between these major neurodegenerative conditions.
- Timing: Every 3 years (next: 2028)
- Location: Rotating globally
- Website: worldparkinsoncongress.org
- Description: The premier meeting for the global Parkinson's community, uniquely including people with Parkinson's as active participants.
- Timing: Annually; 2026: October 4-8, 2026
- Location: Seoul, Korea (COEX Convention and Exhibition Center)
- Website: mdscongress.org
- Description: The leading meeting for all movement disorders, with strong focus on Parkinson's disease and related conditions.
- Timing: November annually; 2026: November 14-18, 2026
- Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
- Website: sfn.org
- Description: The world's largest neuroscience conference with 25,000+ attendees. Features broad coverage of all neuroscience topics including neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.
- Timing: Every 2-3 years
- Location: Rotating
- Website: movementdisorders.org
- Description: Major international meeting focused specifically on Parkinson's disease research and clinical management.
- Timing: April annually; 2026: April 18-22, 2026
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Website: aan.com/annualmeeting
- Description: The world's largest gathering of neurologists, covering all areas of neurology with significant neurodegenerative disease content.
| Month |
Conference |
Focus |
| March-April |
AD/PD |
AD + PD mechanisms and therapy |
| May |
AAN Annual |
Clinical neurology |
| July-August |
AAIC |
Alzheimer's research |
| October |
MDS |
Movement disorders |
| November |
SfN Annual |
Neuroscience |
| November |
CTAD |
Alzheimer's clinical trials |
- Basic Science: SfN, AD/PD
- Clinical Trials: CTAD, AAIC
- Clinical Practice: AAN, MDS
- Networking: WPC
- Partnering: AAIC, CTAD
- Poster Presentations: All conferences welcome submissions