Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference 2025

• Dr Catrin Hedd Jones - Senior Lecturer in Dementia, University of Worcester
• Dr Sofia Vougioukalou - Research Fellow CARE (Centre for Adult Social Care Research) Cardiff University
• Hywel Lorwerth - Senior Policy Officer, Welsh Language Commissioner's Office
• Lindsey Darley, Programme Director - Discharge Integration Frontrunner, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
• Charles Marshall, Professor of Clinical Neurology, UCL
• Dr Mohammed Akhlak Rauf, CEO of Meri Yaadain BAME Dementia
• Natalie Marchant, Associate Professor of Mental Health of Older People, UCL
• Aoife Slattery, Tackling Inequality Engagement Lead, Diabetes UK
• Professor Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London

We will continue to update the website with additional speakers as they are confirmed.

08.30am - 09.30am  - Registration, exhibition and refreshments

09.30am - 09.45am - Welcome from our hosts

09.45am - 10:00am - Opening address: The importance of tackling health inequalities

10.00am - 10.30am -  What do we mean by health inequalities in dementia and what do they mean for the healthcare system?

10.30am - 11.00am - The impact of health inequalities on people living with dementia

11.00am - 11.30am - Refreshments, exhibition and networking

11:30am - 12:30pm - Breakout sessions

12:30pm - 13:30pm - Lunch, exhibition and refreshments

13.30pm - 14.30pm  - Breakout sessions

14:30pm - 14.50pm  - Refreshments, exhibition and networking

14:50pm - 15:50pm - Breakout sessions

16:00pm - 16.15pm - Alzheimer's Society Dementia Healthcare Inequalities Initiative

Professor Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London

16.15pm - 16.55pm - Plenary speaker TBC

16.55pm - 17.00pm - Closing remarks from our hosts

17:00pm - 18:00pm - Drinks reception

11:30 - 12:30

Breakout 1: New and emerging evidence on health inequalities and dementia

Breakout 2: Exploring geographic and socioeconomic health inequalities

Hywel Lorwerth - Senior Policy Officer, Welsh Language Commissioner's Office and Dr Sofia Vougioukalou - Research Fellow CARE (Centre for Adult Social Care Research) Cardiff University.

Breakout 3: The Power of Inclusive Communications

13:30 - 14:30

Breakout 4: Tackling racial disparities in health outcomes

Lindsey Darley, Programme Director - Discharge Integration Frontrunner, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Breakout 5: What can we learn from existing practice to tackle health inequalities?

Breakout 6: Ensuring new treatments work for everyone - improving representation in research

Charles Marshall, Professor of Clinical Neurology, UCL, Dr Mohammed Akhlak Rauf, CEO of Meri Yaadain BAME Dementia and Natalie Marchant, Associate Professor of Mental Health of Older People, UCL.

14:50 - 15:50

Breakout 7: What can we learn from understanding health inequalities in relation to other conditions & health issues

Aoife Slattery, Tackling Inequality Engagement Lead, Diabetes UK.

Breakout 8: Working in partnership to tackle dementia inequalities through research

Breakout 9: Using volunteering and involvement to reach under-represented communities

If you are attending in person, you will be able to select breakout sessions from each above times, please select your choice during registration. 

If you are a virtual attendee, you will be able to view a breakout session from each of the above times shown in the plenary room. The topic will be revealed closer to the event date. 

Voluntary and Public Sector

In Person - £205 

Virtual - £99

Private Sector

In Person - £310

Virtual - £140

Students

In Person - £72

Virtual - £30

People affected by dementia

In Person - £72

Virtual - £30

Please note carers attending to support a person affected by dementia are free of charge

What is the address?

The conference is being held at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD

Who will be attending?

We will be inviting researchers, policy makers, local government and authorities, professional bodies, health and social care professionals, community and involvement groups and people with an association to dementia.

Is the conference available online/virtually?

Yes, early bird registration for attending the conference in person and virtually will open in the Spring, April 2025. Please ensure you have registered your interest to be notified when registration has opened.

What is the difference between an in person vs online attendance? 

In person attendees will receive lunch, post reception drinks and visits to our exhibition stands. 

Online attendees will be able to view and interact with the main plenary sessions, and connect with our exhibitors on our conference app.

When does the early bird rate apply?

There is a discount for those registering from Tuesday 1 April up to and including Wednesday 30 April.  

Do you offer discounts for group bookings?

10 per cent discount for 3-4 people.
15 per cent discount for 5 people and above.
The discount will be automatically applied to your booking.

Do you offer student discounts?

Students receive a reduced rate if they are in full-time education. Students will be required to show a valid student card on arrival at the conference. 

Why are you charging people with dementia and carers?

At Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference 2025 we will charge people affected by dementia a reduced registration fee of £70. Charging for people affected by dementia (PABD) is in line with key dementia conferences (ADI, Dementia Congress). The conference aims to influence key members of the health and social care and local and national government. The registration fee is designed to dissuade members of the general public not in the target audience from attending, in order to maintain achievement of these aims.

We have assigned the reduced fee of £70 to PABD as this will cover the basic costs associated with a delegate attending the conference. This is primarily the per person cost Alzheimer’s Society is liable to cover for each delegate.  Our Annual Conference takes place in London to ensure we can welcome members of national government and is such is a costly endeavour for the Society. We are required therefore to ensure we recoup costs in every way possible. Other income sources include sponsorship of the event, exhibition fees and ticket sales.

People with dementia will be able to bring a carer to the conference at no additional cost.

Which sector do I fall into?

Voluntary / Public sector – Third sector, charities, not-for-profits, small medium Enterprises, Community Interest Companies, NHS, Local Government, Central Government, Universities, Councils and other Public Sector Organisations

Private sector – Commercial and profit-making organisations.

Speaker Only – Please only select this option if you are confirmed to speak at the conference.

How do I pay for my place at the conference?

When placing your booking you can either pay by credit or debit card (Visa and MasterCard only) via the booking system.

Can I pay by invoice?

You are able to pay by invoice, within reason. Please email the conference team to find out more at conferences@alzheimers.org.uk Please note an admin fee of £20 will be added to all invoices.

Can I pay by cheque?

This option is not available.

How and when do I receive my confirmation once I have registered?

You will receive an email confirmation once you have completed your registration. You will not be able to attend the conference unless payment is made.

Is there a deadline for payment?

Yes, the deadline for BACS transfer and invoice payments is 14 days before the conference date Thursday 28 August. 

Cancellation/Refunds

Cancellations received up to and including 11 August – full refund of registration fee

Cancellations received between 12 August – 25 August - 50% refund of registration fee

Cancellations received after 25 August will not receive a refund.

Please note if you paid for the conference via our invoicing process, you will receive a refund of the registration fee as above, minus the administration fee of £20.