The most pressing topics
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What you’ll find at IDC2026
Some of the world's top dementia, palliative and aged care experts
Expert panels featuring industry leaders and those with lived experience
The latest complex dementia, palliative care and positive ageing research
Networking opportunities and count attendance towards CPD points
A huge range of concurrent sessions
Practice and insights from around the world
Global experts on the main stage
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Register for one or both days
2 days
- Access to all sessions for both days
- Option to book special events on Wednesday 3 June - details coming soon
- Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea
1 day
- Access to a full day including concurrent sessions
- Depending on which day, attend networking drinks and a special film screening, or wrap up the conference with Beverages, Banter and Bon Voyage
- Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea
Student and pensioner concession rates
We offer a limited number of concession rates for full time students and full pension holders ($569 for 1 day and $999 for 2 days) and a limited number of places for people living with dementia and their carers.
The Concession Rate applies to IDC 2026 delegates who are holders of a current Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Australian Government at the time of the of the conference. IDC may require concession delegates to provide valid documentary evidence of their eligibility for the Concession Rate.
To submit an expression of interest for any of these, please email conference@dementia.com.au.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to attend IDC 2026?
1 day registration - $1,495
2 day registration - $885
We offer a limited number of concession rates for full time students and full pension holders ($569 for 1 day and $999 for 2 days) and a limited number of places for people living with dementia and their carers. To submit an expression of interest for these, please email conference@dementia.com.au.
What's included in the registration price?
Along with full access to plenary and concurrent sessions, your IDC2026 ticket includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Depending on whether you attend for one or both days, it also includes:
- Thursday 4 June - networking drinks and nibbles and film screening
- Friday 5 June - beverages, banter and bon voyage closing drinks and nibbles
Booking to attend for both days also allows you to book optional extra events on Wednesday 3 June - a free masterclass or a paid tour of a dementia cottage. Check the program for full details https://www.dementiaconference.com/program.
When can I submit a paper or an ePoster?
We are no longer accepted abstract submission for IDC2026 but you can still submit an ePoster. The deadline 5pm AEST Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Will there be a virtual component?
No, attendance at IDC2026 is in-person only.
Support for people with dementia
We have now closed expressions of interest for people living with dementia or their carers to attend the conference at a reduced rate.
About the venue
The International Dementia Conference 2026 is taking place at the Hilton Sydney, located on George Street in the heart of Sydney.
The Hilton is easily accessible via public transport, including a light rail from Central Station and Circular Quay stopping in front of the building. The venue is a short walk from Town Hall train station and readily accessible by bus.
Visit the Hilton Sydney website to find more information about the venue and accommodation.
What happens if I need to cancel or change my registration?
Cancellations received in writing on or before 30 April 2026 will be refunded, less a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after this date for any reason.
Registrations can be transferred to another delegate free of charge any time on or before 3 June 2026. Please contact the conference team to arrange this.
View the full cancellation policy here.
Will there be certificates of registration provided?
A certificate of registration will be provided to the person who registered to attend. We encourage you to keep a detailed log of the sessions you attend for any professional development requirements.
I have submitted an ePoster – when will I hear?
We will be communicating the outcome of ePoster submissions by Friday, 8 May 2026.