2026 WDC Summits

The 2026 WDC Summit will bring together international and UK leaders to examine how dementia practice is changing as diagnosis moves earlier and new treatments and prevention strategies emerge. The programme will explore the implications of this shift for clinical pathways, system organisation, and the experience of individuals diagnosed earlier. It will also consider what health systems must do now to prepare for a new era of earlier detection and intervention.

The Summit will bring together international experts and academic leaders from across China to consider how advances in science can be translated into clinical practice. The meeting will explore earlier diagnosis, clinical guidelines, new treatments, and the growing importance of prevention and long-term support. The Summit will look ahead to the next decade of practice and delivery.