EquaDem’s 2nd Annual Conference will take place at St James’ Park in Newcastle on Thursday 7th May 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural Liverpool conference, the event will bring together researchers, health and social care professionals, public advisers, charities, commissioners and community organisations from across the UK.
The conference will showcase EquaDem’s progress so far, including key findings from collaborative research, pilot projects and intern-led work. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from leading voices in dementia research and policy, alongside valuable networking with other dementia networks.
Guest Speakers
- Fiona Carragher
Chief Policy and Research Officer, Alzheimer’s Society - Professor Martin Knapp
Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, London School of Economics
Plus updates from:
- Professor Louise Robinson, Professor of Primary Care and Ageing, Newcastle University
- Dr Clarissa Giebel
What You Will Hear About
- Key findings from EquaDem’s collaborative work
- Pilot project updates
- Intern project updates
- Networking opportunities with other dementia networks
This event is for health and social care professionals, academics and students, third sector providers, commissioners, people living with dementia, and unpaid carers who want to learn more about EquaDem’s latest findings and future direction.