This special publication highlights the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference (#35AEC), held in Bologna, Italy (6–8 October 2025), as part of the 50th issue of Dementia in Europe magazine. It reflects on key moments from the event and invites readers to the 2026 conference in Dublin.
Our conference supplement covers preconference meetings, plenary sessions, and keynote lectures, with a strong emphasis on the voices of people with dementia and their carers. Topics included policy priorities, gender and sexuality in care, emerging Alzheimer’s treatments, and future directions in diagnosis.
We cover special features of the conference, including:
- “Breaking down barriers: promoting inclusive research participation and data sharing in dementia” (Gates Ventures symposium)
- “Translating innovation into improved Alzheimer’s care” (Lilly symposium, with Senator Beatrice Lorenzin)
- Symposium showcasing nine early-stage researchers (including a Frontiers in Dementia award)
- Insights into Alzheimer Europe’s ongoing research projects presented at the conference
- Voices from social media, plus reflections from delegates and speakers
- Key facts and figures from the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference (#35AEC)
- Conference photo gallery featuring highlights from Bologna
- Perspectives from conference co-hosts (Alzheimer Uniti Italia and Federazione Alzheimer Italia)
- Preview of the 2026 Dublin conference (with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland)
- A special feature marking the 25th anniversary of the INTERDEM research network.
The full PDF is available here or for downloading below.
We hope you enjoy reading this supplement and we look forward to our next Alzheimer Europe conference in Dublin.
