Australian Dementia Research Forum 2026

The Australian Dementia Research Forum is the premier annual event that brings together researchers, health professionals, policy makers, and people living with dementia and their families and carers, providing a vital platform to exchange knowledge on the latest research, innovations, and best practices in dementia, care and policy.

The theme for ADRF2026 "Towards Healthy Brains for All: Precision, Prevention and Participation" will highlight emerging innovations and advances across the field. The Forum is a meeting place for national and international experts to share exciting developments and discoveries, foster collaboration, and challenge perceptions of living with or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis.

The program offers a balanced and comprehensive agenda featuring keynote presentations, symposia, panel discussions, and the highly anticipated Great Debate. Participants will gain insights into significant discoveries and developments through an exceptional line-up of six international and Australian expert speakers, invited to deliver keynote addresses at ADRF2026, covering the areas of discovery/basic science, diagnosis and treatment, prevention, post-diagnostic care and community research.

Continuing Education professional development sessions, aimed at clinicians, will be offered on the morning of Wednesday June 3. These sessions will cover topics including the use of new therapeutics and diagnostics, allied health approaches and end-of-life care, and are aimed at nursing, allied health, general practitioners and specialists (including advanced trainees).