Save the Date!
This year’s Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is September 18, 2026.
Topics include:
- Healthy cognitive aging and related lifestyle interventions
- Diagnosing and treating delirium in the context of dementia
- Updates in ADRD fluid biomarkers
The WAI Annual Update is an opportunity to hear updates on new therapeutics and research, build clinical skills, earn continuing education credits and find resources and support for providing quality dementia care. Event registration and full continuing education accreditation information will be posted on our campus’ Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) website.
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute’s Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias provides health care professionals with updates in best practices in memory and dementia care. This is an annual, in-person event that is designed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capability of healthcare providers who care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The conference features six research-based presentations that showcase innovative best practices and evolving research efforts.
Who should attend? Primary care physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, occupational and speech therapists, researchers, case managers and other healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat or manage persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in diverse populations.
WAI Annual Update is provided by:
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center (GWEP)
University of Wisconsin‒Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
If you would like to be added to an email list to receive event reminders, please contact wai@medicine.wisc.edu.
Testimonials from recent attendees
“The conference gets better every year and always exceeds my expectations. Thank you!”
“The speakers were excellent and provided relevant and new information that generated new perspectives and thinking.”
“I liked the variety of topics and learned valuable information from each presenter. Thank you!”
“Exceptional!! One of the best conferences I have attended over the years.”