DDRC 2027 - Bridging minds, breaking barriers

The Dutch Dementia Researchers Conference (DDRC) is the annual meeting place for dementia researchers from across the Netherlands, and experts in innovation, business, implementation, FAIR data and target group participation.

Bringing together this multitude of experts, the conference fosters knowledge exchange and collaboration. We aim to collectively contribute to the implementation of dementia research and-ultimately-achieve impact in both the scientific world and society at large.

• Abstract submissions open from 1 September, until 2 November 2026.
• Registrations open from 4 November 2026, until 11 January 2027.

Latest academic updates

Get up to speed on the latest scientific updates. All Dutch dementia research will be covered, from fundamental to applied research in healthcare and wellbeing.

Key networking opportunity

Share your expertise in research, innovation or implementation and find like-minded people within en beyond academic boundaries.

• Explore opportunities for collaboration.
• Gain concrete inspiration to make a real difference with dementia research.

Engage and inspire

The program includes various parallel sessions, poster presentations and engaging key-note speakers, like renowned dementia researcher prof. dr. Catherine Mummery (University College London, National Institute for Health and Care Research).

Organisation

The DDRC is a collaboration of DEMPACT, Alzheimer Nederland, Health Holland and ZonMw.

The Organising Committee

Daní Püttmann (Alzheimer Nederland)
Diewertje Bink (ZonMw)
Jolande Zijlstra (Health~Holland)
Saartje Burgmans (DEMPACT)
Teuni Wolters (DEMPACT)
Carmen Ensink (DEMPACT)

Communication team

Karin Postelmans (DEMPACT)
Daphne Groeneweg (ZonMw)
Sophia Drijsten (Health~Holland)