Alzheimer Nederland
Alzheimer Nederland
DEMPACT
Health Hollland
ZonMw

Dutch Dementia Researchers Conference

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands • 12 February 2026

Dutch Dementia Researchers Conference

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands • 12 February 2026

Dutch Dementia Researchers Conference

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
12 February 2026

Preliminary Programme

Preliminary Programme

Thursday, 12 February 2026

9:00-9:30

Registration

9:30-10:10

Opening and Plenary Session

Welcome: Robbert Huijsman

Keynote speaker: Bart de Strooper

10:15-11:15

Parallel sessions 1

Track 1: Fundamental research

Track 2: Risk reduction and lifestyle

Track 3: Living with dementia

Track 4: Technology and dementia

11:15-11:45

Break

11:45-12:45

Parallel sessions 2 (DEMPACT track)

Track 1: Education and dementia

Track 2: Dementia as a societal challenge

Track 3: Database deep dive: turning dementia data into discoveries

Track 4: Public-private partnerships

12:45-13:45

Lunch and POSTERS

13:45-14:45

Plenary session
Experiences of a person living with dementia

Keynote speaker: Guus Smit

14:45-15:15

Break

15:15-16:15

Parallel sessions 3

Track 1: Diagnostics and prognostics

Track 2: Promising innovative interventions

Track 3: Young people living with dementia

Track 4: Quick orals by ZonMw fellows and Impuls grantees

16:20-17:00

Plenary session

Keynote speaker: Debby Gerritsen

17:00-18:00

Drinks

Dementia as a societal challenge

Increasing research indicates that lifestyle and preventive measures can play an important role in reducing the risk of dementia. But how do we translate scientific insights into practice and reach people in a way that truly makes a difference?

In this interactive panel discussion, leading dementia researchers engage in conversation with professionals and campaigners who work daily to raise awareness and encourage behavioral change. Together, they will explore questions such as: Which factors are truly modifiable? How can we communicate complex research findings in a clear and motivating way? And how can we ensure that prevention goes beyond knowledge and actually leads to action?

This discussion offers a unique opportunity to bridge science and practice, exchange experiences, and reflect together on how prevention can become a more powerful tool in the fight against dementia.

Public-private partnerships

Health~Holland, SPREAD+ and DEMTECH are hosting a session on public-private collaboration in dementia research. Discover how researchers and companies co-develop solutions and learn from real-world challenges!