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Learn from some of the world's top dementia, palliative and aged care experts
Hear the raw truth of life with dementia from those with lived experience
Build your network within the sector
Gain CPD points by attending
Prepare for a future of better care
Informing dementia care for more than two decades
Every two years, passionate, dedicated members of the health and aged care sector gather for the International Dementia Conference with one shared goal – to make life better for people living with dementia.
Check out what happened at IDC2024.
What you’ll find at IDC2026
Internationally regarded speakers
Expert panels featuring industry leaders and those with lived experience
A huge range of concurrent sessions
Networking opportunities
The latest complex dementia, palliative care and positive ageing research
Practice and insights from around the world
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register for IDC 2026?
Early bird registrations are open from Tuesday, 20 January to Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Full price registrations will be available from Thursday, 5 March 2026. Early bird registrations must be paid by Wednesday, 4 March 2026 to qualify for the discounted price.
When can I submit a paper or an ePoster?
The deadline to submit a paper to present at a concurrent session at IDC is 5pm AEDT on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. The deadline to submit an ePoster is 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
If you are a person living with dementia or care for a person living with dementia, please contact us at conference@dementia.com.au to ensure we can support you.
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 abstract or an ePoster – when will I hear?
We will be communicating the outcome of paper submissions by Thursday, 20 November 2025 and ePosters by Friday, 8 May 2026.