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
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!
Public-private partnerships
Alzheimer Nederland, ZonMw, Health~Holland, and DEMPACT host DDRC 2026, including an hour long session about FAIR data titled “Database deep dive: turning dementia data into discoveries”. The session aims to inspire researchers in the dementia field to make use of existing data and collaborative efforts to help answer research questions.
Public-private partnerships
This session brings together ZonMw fellows and Impuls grantees for a series of short, high-impact presentations showcasing their ongoing research projects. Alongside their scientific findings, the fellows will reflect on their personal experiences in developing leadership within academia — what has worked, what they might do differently, and the advice they would give to new researchers starting their own lines of inquiry. The session concludes with a moderated dialogue between the presenters and the audience, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of leading research in the dementia field.
