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Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference 2025
We're pleased to announce our annual conference sponsored by Rothesay will focus on how society can beat health inequalities in dementia.
Annual Conference 2025
Date: 11th September 2025
Location: Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD
To sign up for our 2025 conference please click below.
About the 2025 Conference
How society can beat health inequalities in dementia
People with dementia and their carers face healthcare inequalities from their first diagnosis to the end of their lives. These inequalities affect their ability to get an accurate and timely diagnosis and the appropriate care and support they need. Where people live, their level of deprivation, age, culture and ethnicity should not affect their experience of dementia. We know it will take a society to beat dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference 2025 will bring together researchers, policy makers, health and social care professionals, as well as community groups and involvement groups, to take a hard look at the realities of our healthcare systems, and practices already underway in tacking inequalities, to ensure everyone gets a fairer deal throughout their dementia journey.
Conference Speakers
Our Programme Planning Board are continuing to work on this year's programme and to date we have some exciting, knowledgeable speakers confirmed! View our confirmed breakout session speakers below.
Our Sponsor
Rothesay sponsors Alzheimer's Society’s 2025 Annual Conference. Rothesay is the UK’s largest pension insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. For further information about Rothesay please click here.
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
You can now view our 2025 brochure: sponsoring and exhibiting
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference 2025, please contact us at [email protected]
2025 Conference Programme
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.
Information
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 [email protected] 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.
Can I amend my booking after completion?
Yes, use the link in your email to login to your booking. Click ‘Modify’ to amend your booking. You can submit payment, amend your session choices and change answers to the registration questions. The deadline for amending bookings is Friday 29th August.
I am a speaker at one of the sessions, can I bring someone else along free of charge to speak with me?
Unfortunately, only one place per speaker is complimentary.
I can’t attend, can I appoint a colleague to attend in my place?
Yes, use the link in your email to login to your booking. Click ‘Substitute Registrant’ and enter the details of the person who will attend in your place. The deadline for substitutions is Wednesday 1st May.
How do I book for sessions?
We will be using a booking system which will allow attendees to pre-book sessions at the conference. You will be asked to select your sessions when booking your place at the conference.
Will I be able to get a copy of presentations?
The majority of conference sessions will be recorded and recordings will be added to our conference app for viewing by delegates after the conference, they will be available to view up to one month after the conference.
Can I see a delegate list before the event?
No, delegate lists will not be available. We will include delegate information on our conference App that delegates have chosen to share only.
Can I see a list of exhibitors attending the conference?
Once our exhibitors are confirmed they will be detailed on our conference webpage and App.
Can I exhibit and/or sponsor at the conference?
For all exhibition enquiries and opportunities please contact [email protected].
I have hearing problems, can you help?
Please ensure you indicate your requirements when registering for the event and we will accommodate these on the day.
Is there a dress code for the conference?
The dress code for the conference will be smart/casual.
What are the start and finish times of the event?
The conference will start at 8.30am for registration, exhibition and refreshments. The conference will close at 5pm, there will be a drinks reception at this time to end the day.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be served at the appropriate times.
Will there be a quiet room during the conference?
Yes, there will be a quiet room to use which will be clearly signposted. Delegates will be advised the location of the quiet room on arrival at the conference.
Will there be a space for me to breastfeed during the conference?
Yes, there will be a quiet room for you to use. Please let us know when you arrive at the conference so we can direct you to the room.
Will there be a space for me to pray during the conference?
Yes, there will be a quiet room for you to use. Please let us know when you arrive at the conference so we can direct you to the room.
Is Wi-fi available at the conference?
Yes, you will be given the wi-fi network and access password on arrival.
Will there be wheelchair access?
Yes, there is wheelchair access and a lift available to all floors.
Will there be parking available?
The venue has no parking available on site.
Do you accept Guide Dogs?
Yes, the venue accepts guide dogs.
Annual Conference 2024 Highlights
We will continue to update the website with additional speakers as they are confirmed.