First step towards the 2025 conference: the organizing committee is established
The first national conference of the Swiss Network for Dementia Research is set to take place in autumn 2025 in Bern. This conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders from various disciplines to share the latest developments in dementia research. On September 3, 2024, the board announced the organizing committee – marking an important milestone on the path to the event.
A look at the conference's objectives
With the Conference 2025, the association aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and bring new insights to dementia research. The conference will be live and on-site, offering even more opportunities for networking and discussion. The program will be interactive, featuring lectures, discussion panels, and engaging workshops to provide participants with space for professional exchange and personal networking.
Decisive figures behind the conference
The chair of the organizing committee is from the University of Bern. He is supported by a diverse team of leading experts from various parts of Switzerland:
- (University of Basel)
- (Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano)
- (CHUV Leenaards Memory Center, Lausanne)
- (University of Bern)
- (Université de Genève)
- (University of Zurich)
Diverse Committee for more perspectives
It is particularly exciting that the organizing committee brings together a diverse group of researchers with different backgrounds. The committee consists of established experts as well as younger researchers from the fields of biomarkers, epidemiology, machine learning, memory research, cognition, and aging research. This diversity is no coincidence: the association's selection criteria emphasized interdisciplinary perspectives and regional diversity to ensure that the conference reflects a comprehensive picture of dementia research in Switzerland.
The role of the organizing committee
The organizing committee plays a central role in shaping the conference. It is responsible for selecting the presentation topics, planning the program, and inviting renowned speakers. Additionally, it makes decisions on submitted contributions and posters. One of the main goals is to actively engage participants through interactive formats and promote a lively dialogue.
A look ahead to 2025
The conference 2025 will provide a unique platform to exchange new ideas and research findings while strengthening the national network in dementia research. We look forward to organizing a vibrant and inspiring event that not only advances the state of research but also fosters long-term collaborations among various stakeholders.
