Australian Dementia Research Forum | 1 – 3 June 2026
ADRF2026 Overview
Welcome to the Australian Dementia Research Forum 2026 (ADRF2026), Australia’s leading event for advancing dementia research, care, and policy. Each year, ADRF brings together researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and lived-experience advocates to share the latest breakthroughs and best practices in dementia.
The theme for the ADRF2026 is Towards Healthy Brains for All: Precision, Prevention and Participation with particular focus on exciting new innovations in the field. The Forum is a meeting place for national and global experts to share the latest developments in dementia research, care and policy. The ADRF aims to challenge perceptions of living with or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis.
SYDNEY
Hyatt Regency Hotel
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Keynote Speakers
Six expert international and national speakers have been invited to deliver keynote addresses at ADRF2026, on topics covering Discovery/Basic Science, Diagnosis & Treatment, Prevention Post-Diagnostic Care and Community Research.
For a fourth consecutive year, our Continuing Professional Development sessions for medical, health and care practitioners are on offer. Topics include Prescribing Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), Insights from Community Practice, ADNeT Registry User Forum, updates in diagnosis using Blood-Based Biomarkers, Allied Health Approaches and more.
We are thrilled to announce that, for the second time, our forum will feature a Community Lecture. Held on Day 3, this allows anyone to gain accessible insights into the latest dementia research, care strategies, and support resources. Tickets are free to the public with bookings available in the coming weeks.
Jane Alty is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Tasmania and a Neurologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital. She specialises in cognitive neurology and movement disorders. Her research investigates Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to detect, and track, the preclinical and prodromal stages of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. She co-leads the Tasmania Parkinson’s Project of 3800 participants across Australia, the Parkinson’s MOOC which attracted about 26,000 enrolees across 160 countries, the ISLAND one-stop cognitive clinic and the BRAIN (Bringing AI into Neurology) Project.
Perminder Sachdev AM MBBS MD FRANZCP PhD FAHMS is Scientia Professor of Neuropsychiatry, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), UNSW Sydney, Research Director of the Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, and Director of the Centre of Research Excellence in Vascular Contributions to Dementia. His major areas of research are drug-induced movement disorders, brain imaging, cognitive ageing and dementia, especially vascular cognitive impairment. He has published over 900 peer-reviewed journal papers and 6 books, including one for lay readers (The Yipping Tiger and other tales from the neuropsychiatric clinic) and a book of poems (A migrant’s musings). In 2011, he was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to medical research. He was awarded the Ryman Prize in 2022 by an international jury for the most significant contributions world-wide toward the health of older people. In 2025, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Dementia Research Forum.
Dr Claire O’Connor is a Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration Post-doctoral Fellow, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology, UNSW, a Conjoint Senior Research Fellow with NeuRA, Honorary Senior Research Fellow with HammondCare, and is also a registered occupational therapist. Claire leads a program of research focused on the translation and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions to improve dementia practice, focusing on reablement/rehabilitation, and maximising functioning, engagement and wellbeing in people living with dementia and their informal supporters. Combining her clinical training in occupational therapy and research skills, Claire is passionate about contributing to research that is meaningful to people impacted by dementia and the professionals who support them.
Professor Agustín Ibáñez is an Argentinean neuroscientist interested in global approaches to diversity and disparity in brain health. He is a full professor and Director of the Latin American Brain Health Institute (BrainLat) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Chile), professor in global brain health, and directs the International Program in Global Brain Health Research at Trinity College Dublin. He has received multiple international research funding and holds +400 publications in top journals (e.g., Nature Medicine, Lancet Neurology, World Psychiatry, Nature Aging, Neuron, Brain, Alzheimer’s & Dementia). He founded major regional initiatives such as ReDLat, LAC-CD, and BrainLat, involving over 100 researchers across 15 sites in the US and Latin America. His work integrates computational, social, cognitive, and affective neuroscience to study the biological impact of structural inequalities. He has received prestigious international awards and his research has been featured in Nature, BBC, Discovery Channel, and Newsweek.
Brendan Lucey is a Professor of Neurology at Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing a neurology residency at Washington University School of Medicine and a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Dr. Lucey was on active duty in the United States Air Force. He returned to Washington University in 2012 where his research has focused on sleep, aging, and neurodegeneration with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and he served as Head of the Sleep Medicine Section from 2016-2025. He has been funded by the NIH including a K76 Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging, the BrightFocus Foundation, the AASM Foundation, and Open Philanthropy/Good Ventures.
Venue
Sydney Hyatt Regency Hotel
This year’s Forum will be held at the Sydney Hyatt Regency Hotel, a premier venue situated in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant Darling Harbour precinct. Overlooking the sparkling harbour and iconic city skyline, the Hyatt Regency offers a breathtaking setting that inspires creativity and connection. Guests will enjoy modern conference facilities, luxurious amenities, and easy access to Sydney’s renowned dining, cultural, and entertainment attractions—all just steps away from the venue.
The Hyatt Regency’s central location ensures seamless convenience for both local and international delegates, with excellent transport links. The venue’s panoramic harbour views and contemporary spaces create a stunning backdrop for networking, collaboration, and innovation. As the home of ADRF2026, the Sydney Hyatt Regency Hotel promises an exceptional conference experience in one of Australia’s most beautiful and dynamic cities.
Enjoy exclusive rates and the convenience of staying on-site at the Hyatt Regency Sydney, the official venue for the Australian Dementia Research Forum 2026.
Event Pricing
Registration Entitlements, Terms and Conditions
Full Forum Registration Entitlements Include:
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
- One ticket to the Welcome Drinks reception
- Conference stationery- pad, pen
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Registration also provides access to:
- Full conference program, to all conference sessions from 1-3 June, including all plenary and concurrent sessions (Continuing Education and the Public Lecture on Day 3)
- Live Q&A sessions with speakers
- Exhibition hall and poster displays
- Discounted hotel and accommodation rates
Registration and Payment
All registration fees must be paid in full prior to attending the Forum. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) or by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Credit card payments may attract a small processing surcharge to cover transaction costs only. All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend, you may nominate a substitute delegate at no additional cost. All cancellations or changes to the registration must be submitted in writing to the Conference Organiser, ADNeT.
Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the conference will be eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee. Cancellations received within 30 days of the conference are non-refundable, and any outstanding registration fees remain payable in full. No-shows will be treated as cancellations, and the above policy will apply. All approved refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference.
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