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Present your work at IDC2026

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We’ll gather to listen, connect, and transform care for people living with dementia – because that’s the whole point of everything we do. 

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.

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.