Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2027
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2027, the largest international dementia research meeting, takes place in Chicago and online from 18 to 21 July 2027. This guide covers areas consistent with the conference scope, readiness checks for abstracts and session proposals, and what to consider before the general deadline of 11 January 2027, extended to 18 January 2027 for ISTAART members.
The published deadline has passed. Check the official page in case it has been extended, or browse the open listings.
Key dates
- Abstract deadline
- 11 January 2027
- Full paper deadline
- Abstracts only, or not stated
- Conference dates
- 18 July 2027 – 21 July 2027
- Details last checked
- 10 November 2026
About the conference
- Conference
- Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2027
- Organiser
- Alzheimer's Association
- Venue
- Chicago, United States
- Scope
- The largest international dementia research meeting (Chicago and online); the general abstract and session deadline is 11 January 2027, extended to 18 January 2027 for ISTAART members.
- Submission types
- Abstracts; confirm formats and word limits on the official page
- Website
- Official conference website
Topics consistent with the programme
- Biomarkers and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Clinical trials of disease-modifying and symptomatic treatments
- Basic science of amyloid, tau and neurodegeneration
- Epidemiology and modifiable risk factors for dementia
- Dementia care, caregiving and health services research
- Imaging and digital tools for early detection
Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.
Is your work a fit? Check before you submit
- The work addresses Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias or cognitive ageing.
- The abstract reports original findings with clear methods and conclusions.
- Studies involving participants report ethical approval and consent.
- The abstract or session category and rules have been confirmed on the official abstracts page.
- The abstract is complete, approved by all co-authors and submitted before 11 January 2027, or 18 January 2027 for ISTAART members.
Why This Conference Matters
Dementia research is advancing quickly, with new biomarkers, approved disease-modifying therapies and growing attention to prevention and care. AAIC brings together basic scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists and care researchers from around the world. Presenting at the meeting gives authors access to a large international audience in Chicago and online, and the chance to discuss findings with researchers across disciplines working on related questions.
Who Should Submit
Academic backgrounds
- Neurology and geriatric medicine
- Neuroscience and molecular biology
- Epidemiology
- Neuropsychology
- Nursing and care research
Institutions and sectors
- University research centres and memory clinics
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Public health agencies
- Care and community organisations
What Reviewers Typically Value
- Original findings that advance understanding, diagnosis or treatment of dementia.
- Rigorous methods and transparent reporting.
- Studies addressing diverse or under-represented populations.
- Work with implications for care, policy or further research.
Ideas You Could Develop
Your Plan to the Deadline
A suggested schedule working back from 11 January 2027. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.
By 30 Nov 2026
Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.
By 14 Dec 2026
Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.
By 28 Dec 2026
Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.
By 4 Jan 2027
Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.
By 9 Jan 2027
Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.
By 11 Jan 2027
Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.
What you gain
- Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
- A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
- Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
- A step towards a full journal article.
What happens after you submit
- Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
- Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
- Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
- Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
- Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.
What the Organisers Are Looking For
AAIC invites abstracts and session proposals across dementia research, from basic science to care. Organisers are likely to look for original, well-reported work with relevance to understanding, preventing or treating dementia. The general deadline is 11 January 2027, extended to 18 January 2027 for ISTAART members. Authors should confirm categories and rules on the official abstracts page.
Expert help
How Pubrica Can Help
Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.
FAQs
Questions Researchers Ask
The next published deadline is 11 January 2027. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.
The stated deadline applies to both abstracts and sessions, which suggests both formats are accepted. Authors should review the official AAIC abstracts page for the requirements and categories that apply to each.
The official page lists abstract submission; check it for any full paper or proceedings option.
Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.
Sources
- Alzheimer's Association. (2026). Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2027. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://aaic.alz.org/abstracts/overview.asp
How to cite this page
Pubrica Insights. (2026). Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2027. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/alzheimer-s-association-international-conference-2027/
Pubrica Insights. “Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2027.” Pubrica, 2026, https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/alzheimer-s-association-international-conference-2027/.
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