AAIC® Neuroscience Next | Feb. 23-26, 2026 | Hybrid Conference — Free of Charge

AAIC Neuroscience Next’s unique program is presented in a hub format that connects both global and local communities.

Attendees can tune into the virtual core scientific program from anywhere in the world, and participate in person at one of the hubs for poster presentations, networking sessions and skills workshops.

Hub applications are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026. Apply by May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CDT (North America).

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Each hub will host a plenary presentation delivered by an invited speaker and a lightning presentation round delivered by local early-career researchers selected from abstracts submitted to AAIC Neuroscience Next. Abstract submission has not yet opened for 2026.

View the 2025 conference program.

Awards

The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to celebrate the individuals who have made significant contributions to dementia science through two awards at AAIC Neuroscience Next. These awards recognize the work of mentors in neuroscience, as well as those who are just beginning their career in this vital field.

The Alzheimer’s Association Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring Award

This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the mentoring of dementia scientists, through either research, career or personal mentorship. The nomination of early career investigators and individuals who have led mentorship initiatives for underrepresented groups in dementia science is particularly encouraged.

Congratulations to the 2025 awardees:

  • Natalia Vilor-Tejedor
  • Mônica Sanches Yassuda

The AAIC Neuroscience Next 'One to Watch' Award

This award recognizes the next generation of leaders in neuroscience; the students, postdoctoral researchers and early career investigators who are trailblazers in scientific thinking, collaboration, communication and/or outreach. The nomination of individuals who are facilitating diverse perspectives in dementia science is particularly encouraged.

Congratulations to the 2025 awardees:

  • Giovanna Carello Collar
  • Andréa Lessa Benedet
  • Joseph Therriault
  • Agnès Pérez Millan

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