Early bird opens 3 February!
Save 10% by getting in early
First speakers announced
Dr Kathryn Mannix
Palliative care doctor, author and advocate
Dr Allen Power
Geriatrician and dementia educator
See the full lineup
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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Early bird registrations open 3 February 2026!
Early bird 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
Early bird 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 concession rates for students and pensioners ($569 for 1 day and $999 for 2 days) and a limited number of places for people living with dementia and their carers. To access these, please email conference@dementia.com.au.
To qualify for the early bird rate, you will need to pay for your registrations by Wednesday 11 March 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
When can I register for IDC 2026?
Early bird registration
9am AEDT, Tuesday 3 February - 6pm AEDT, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Full price registration
9am AEDT, Thursday 12 March - 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Early bird registrations must be paid by Wednesday, 11 March 2026 to qualify for the discounted price.
How much does it cost to attend IDC 2026?
Price to attend both days
- Early bird rate - $1,355
- Full rate - $1,495
Price to attend one day
- Early bird rate - $775
- Full rate - $885
We offer concession rates for students and pensioners ($569 for 1 day and $999 for 2 days) and a limited number of places for people living with dementia and their carers. To access these, please email conference@dementia.com.au. Early bird registrations must be paid by Wednesday, 11 March 2026 to qualify for the discounted price.
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
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 ePoster – when will I hear?
We will be communicating the outcome of ePoster submissions by Friday, 8 May 2026.