The Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRC) program holds biannual meetings that bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and administrators from across the network. These meetings serve as crucial platforms for sharing the latest research findings, discussing best practices, and fostering collaboration among centers.
Recent Meetings
2026 Spring - Atlanta, GA
Date: May 3-6, 2026
Format: Hybrid
Highlight: The 2026 Spring ADRC Meeting brought together more than 1,000 researchers, clinicians, and administrators in Atlanta, Georgia, and online, for four days of science, strategy, and community. The meeting highlighted the strength of collaboration across the ADRC network as investigators worked together to address some of the most important and complex questions in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research.
2025 Fall - Fully Virtual
Date: October 21-23, 2025
Format: Fully virtual
Highlight: Leaders shared updates on genetic data access through NIAGADS, NACC's new website and expanded support resources, the latest NIAP Awardee achievements, and strategic priorities positioning the network for continued impact. The second session highlighted how the future of AD/ADRD treatment is becoming increasingly personal, featuring research on diverse populations, novel diagnostics, and AI-powered drug discovery.
Spring 2025 - San Francisco, CA
Date: May 4-7, 2025
Format: Hybrid
Highlight: Four-day program featuring workshops on Real World Data and best practices for AI/AN community engagement, plus a CLARiTI investigators meeting. Directors sessions explored the evolving clinical landscape, cross-core sessions emphasized biomarker integration through interactive case studies, and 10 New Investigator Award recipients were announced.
Key Sessions: Directors, NACC, Cross-Core (Imaging/Biomarker/Clinical), REC with poster sessions, Administrators, and specialized workshops for AI/AN research and CLARiTI study coordination.
Fall 2024 - Boston, MA
Date: October 15-17, 2024
Format: Hybrid
Highlight: Featured comprehensive sessions on Data Core innovations, Directors' strategic planning, and breakthrough discussions on biomarkers of co-occurring pathologies.
Key Sessions: Data Core, Directors, CTF, Administrators, NACC, Neuropathology Core, and ORE Core Sessions