What is this year's theme?

A dementia diagnosis is life-changing, and the first step towards getting people the vital support they need. From today’s challenges to the latest innovations, discover what’s being done, what needs to be done, and what we can all do to create a better life for everyone affected by dementia.

Who should attend?

We welcome delegates from across policy and health sectors including:

• Thought leaders
• Policy makers
• Professional bodies
• Health and social care professionals
• Government and local authority representatives 
• People with an association to dementia

What can conference delegates gain access to?

• A jam-packed conference programme
• Conference plenary sessions coupled with parallel sessions, each focused around taking action on and progressing the key issues around the diagnosis of dementia
• Content on the research and innovations into diagnosis/diagnostics
• Our interactive conference app
• Panel discussions and audience Q and As
• CPD accredited programme
• Networking opportunities - via our exhibition, drinks reception and app networking

Who is speaking at this year's conference?

We are delighted to announce our conference will be hosted by Trevor Salomon (Carer, of wife who is living with dementia) and Gina Airey, (Living with dementia and 3Nations Dementia Working Group Member)

Throughout the day we will also hear from;

• Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
• Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People's Mental Health, NHS England and NHS Improvement; 
• Sir Professor Mike Richards, Former National Cancer Director, Department of Health and Former Chief Inspector of Hospitals in the Care Quality Commission;
• Professor Sube Banerjee, Executive Dean and Professor of Dementia, University of Plymouth and Alzheimer's Society Trustee
• and many more. 

There will also be two hours dedicated to parallel sessions on the day, where attendees can attend panel discussions of their choice. Full details of the keynote speakers and parallel sessions are available below. 

Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference 2022 | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)