Join us at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada, and online for AAIC 2025, where the world’s researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals of all career stages convene to share breaking research discoveries and clinical practice education that will lead to improvements in diagnosis, risk reduction and treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
Avoid scams: To protect yourself against scams from unauthorized companies, please only book registration, accommodations and travel through AAIC’s official registration and housing partners: Maritz and onPeak. Booking through unofficial sources could result in false registration/reservations, additional charges, or no registration/reservation at all.
If you are contacted by any company claiming to represent AAIC or offering registration, discounted rooms or travel services, consider this as a scam and do not engage. Instead, please report it to aaic@alz.org.
On This Page:
- Registration Rates
- Registration Category Definitions
- ISTAART Membership and FAQ
- Housing
- Travel Information
- Continuing Education
- Visa Information
- Poster Presenters
- Attendance Toolkit
- Cancellation Policy
- Child Policy and Childcare Information
- Press
- Contact Us
Registration Rates
The Association's goal is to make the content shared at AAIC accessible to as many researchers in the field as possible. As a result, registration rates have been adjusted based on country classifications (PDF) from The World Bank and United Nations:
- HIC: High income countries and developed economies.
- LMIC: Low, lower middle and upper-middle income countries or developing economies, economies in transition, small island developing states.
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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES (in USD)
Includes access to all content within the virtual conference platform. |
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| ISTAART Member |
ISTAART + AAIC (Join or Renew) |
Non-Member | |
| HIC Professional | $850 | $975 | $1,130 |
| HIC Postdoctoral | $360 | $425 | $625 |
| HIC Student | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| LMIC Professional, Postdoctoral or Student | $60 | $60 | $90 |
| One Day (Sunday-Wednesday) | $580 | n/a | $740 |
| Guest | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Exhibitor (Full Conference) | n/a | n/a | $765 |
| Exhibitor (Booth Personnel Badge Only) | n/a | n/a | $300 |
| Preconference/Workshop Only | Fees vary | Fees vary | Fees vary |
| Continuing Education | $0 | n/a | $100 |
| Yoga | $15 | n/a | $15 |
| Fun Run | $25 | n/a | $25 |
| IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS (FULL DAY) | ||
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| ISTAART Member | Non-Member | |
| HIC Professional | $100 | $150 |
| HIC Postdoctoral or Student | $50 | $150 |
| LMIC Professional, Postdoctoral or Student | $20 | $20 |
| Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium / Technology and Dementia: HIC Professional | $150 | $225 |
| Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium / Technology and Dementia: HIC Postdoctoral or Student | $75 | $75 |
| Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium / Technology and Dementia: LMIC Professional, Postdoctoral or Student | $30 | $30 |
| PIA Day | $10 | $10 |
| IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS (HALF DAY) | ||
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| ISTAART Member | Non-Member | |
| HIC Professional | $50 | $75 |
| HIC Postdoctoral or Student | $25 | $75 |
| LMIC Professional, Postdoctoral or Student | $10 | $10 |
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES (in USD)
Includes access to all plenary sessions, scientific sessions, virtual exhibits and posters. |
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| ISTAART Member | ISTAART + AAIC (Join or Renew) | Non-Member | |
| HIC Professional | $0 | $125 | $300 |
| HIC Postdoctoral | $0 | $65 | $200 |
| HIC Student | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| LMIC Professional, Postdoctoral or Student | $0 | $0 | $20 |
| Continuing Education | $0 | n/a | $100 |
Registration Category Definitions
ISTAART + AAIC (Join or Renew):
Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions and the welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
- ISTAART Professional + AAIC: Individuals who wish to purchase one year of ISTAART membership in addition to AAIC registration. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2026.
- ISTAART Student + AAIC: Students who wish to purchase one year of ISTAART membership in addition to AAIC registration. These individuals are currently working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in a scientific field related to the causes and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2026.
- ISTAART Postdoctoral + AAIC: Individuals who wish to purchase one year of ISTAART postdoctoral membership in addition to AAIC registration. These individuals have obtained their doctoral degree and are currently working in a postdoctoral trainee program. Includes postdoctoral researcher, postdoctoral research fellow, postdoctoral research associate, postdoctoral research assistant, and medical residents and fellows. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2026.
ISTAART Members:
Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions and the welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
- ISTAART Professional Member: Current members of the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research (ISTAART).
- ISTAART Student Member: A student member of ISTAART who is currently completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any scientific field. Valid student identification is required.
- ISTAART Postdoctoral Member: A postdoctoral member of ISTAART.
Non-Members:
Includes access to the exhibit hall, all sessions and the welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.- Non-Member Professional: Anyone who is not a member of ISTAART.
- Non-Member Student: A student who is currently working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in a scientific field related to the causes and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. Valid student identification is required.
- Non-Member Postdoctoral: An individual who has obtained their doctoral degree and is currently working in a postdoctoral trainee program. Includes postdoctoral researcher, postdoctoral research fellow, postdoctoral research associate, postdoctoral research assistant, and medical residents and fellows.
Other registration types and events:
- People living with dementia and their accompanying care partners are encouraged to register for AAIC For All: Community.
- Care partners accompanying a person living with dementia can register and attend the full five-day conference at no additional cost — please email aaic@alz.org to receive a complimentary code. However, care partners wishing to attend AAIC without bringing the person living with dementia must register as a full-paying attendee.
- Guest: Family members and guests of attendees. Guests must be 18 years of age and non-scientific. Includes admission to the exhibit hall and welcome reception; does not include access to AAIC sessions, workshops and preconferences.
- Home Office and Field Office Staff: Individuals employed by the Alzheimer’s Association. Please use your Association email address as your unique employee identifier. A complimentary code is required.
- Continuing Education: Continuing Education credits are complimentary for ISTAART members and available for purchase for physicians, nurses, psychologists and social workers. CME is available for AAIC and the Alzheimer's Imaging Consortium preconference only.
- One Day: Includes sessions and events on the selected day of registration only.
- PIA Day: For current and new ISTAART members only. Join the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) on Saturday, July 26 at the Westin Harbour Castle for a day of education and networking. Non-members must join ISTAART to attend PIA Day.
- Morning Yoga: Start your day with an invigorating yoga session in the company of your AAIC colleagues. Yoga will be available Monday through Wednesday at 6-7 a.m. at The Westin Harbour Castle. Sign-up fee is $25 which includes a yoga mat.
- AAIC Harbourfront 5K Fun Run/Walk: Join us for the AAIC 5K Fun Run/Walk along Toronto's scenic Martin Goodman Trail on Tuesday, July 29, 6:15-7 a.m. This event is perfect for runners of all levels, offering stunning waterfront views as it traverses the north shore of Lake Ontario. Whether you're looking to set a personal best or simply enjoy a leisurely jog, this paved pedestrian trail will make for a great start to your Tuesday morning as the sun rises over the lake.
ISTAART Membership and Registration FAQ
I am an ISTAART member. How do I find my Member ID and current membership status?
Log in to view your ISTAART membership summary.
I need to renew my membership. Can I renew when I register for AAIC?
Yes. Select the ISTAART + AAIC bundle during AAIC registration to renew your ISTAART membership and to attend AAIC online at no cost, or in Toronto at a discounted rate.
How do I learn more about the benefits of ISTAART membership?
ISTAART membership offers year-round networking opportunities with the global Alzheimer’s and dementia research community. Learn more about ISTAART membership benefits at AAIC, Professional Interest Areas (PIAs), exclusive opportunities and events.
Visa Information
Visitors outside Canada who want to attend AAIC in person may require appropriate documents to enter the country. The type of documentation required depends on the purpose of the visit and your country of residence. For more information on obtaining a visa, as well as visa policies and procedures, please visit the Canadian government's international travel website and answer a few questions to find out if you need a visa.
While the Association has no influence in the visa process, we do want you to be aware of potential delays in the process should you need to update your visa.
Be sure to indicate that you require an official letter of invitation when you register for the conference.
Housing
Stay in the official AAIC hotel block and save! Reserve your room by July 3.
Discounted room rates are available to AAIC attendees as a benefit of registration. You will find a link to book housing in your registration confirmation email. You must be registered for AAIC to book within the AAIC housing block.
Top reasons to book within the official AAIC housing block:
- Official hotels are inspected and approved by the Alzheimer's Association.
- Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels inside the block.
- Housing representatives are available for on-site assistance with the official hotel.
- Friendly booking terms — no change fees or full prepayment required.
- AAIC Corporate Symposia and ancillary meetings are held at official hotels.
- Complimentary standard internet in guest rooms for all guests that book in the housing block.
Questions?
- If you have questions about conference housing, please contact Mary Kate Raminski at +1 312.335.5827 or mraminski@alz.org.
- If you have questions about your housing reservation, please contact onPeak customer service at aaic@onpeak.com or call 800.789.7681 (within the U.S.) or +1 312.527.7300 (outside the U.S.).
Avoid scams: onPeak is the official housing provider of AAIC. Please note that hotel reservations made through any company other than onPeak are at the exclusive risk of the individual or group, and could result in false reservations, additional charges, or no reservation at all. If you are contacted by any company claiming to represent AAIC or offering registration, discounted rooms or travel services, consider this as a scam and do not engage. Instead, please report it to aaic@alz.org.
Travel Information
If you are arriving by plane, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is located 16 miles from the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to AAIC in Toronto. To make flight reservations online, please follow this link to receive discounted airfare (promo code ZQE8488061). MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday through Friday at 800.426.1122 for booking assistance. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
For questions about travel, please contact Darnella Harris at +1 312.335.5833 or dharris1@alz.org.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education credits are complimentary for ISTAART members and available for purchase for non-member biochemists, geriatric psychiatrists, geriatric specialists, molecular and cell biologists, neurologists, neuroscientists, nurses, pharmacologists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and social workers. Learn more about continuing education credits.
Poster Presenters
All poster presenters are required to register. Instructions on how to post your presentation to the virtual platform will be shared with presenters.
Attendance Toolkit
Attendance at AAIC 2025, whether in-person or virtually, will not only benefit you, but also your employer, colleagues and community too. Build new connections around the globe to share discoveries in research that will lead to advancements in dementia science. Your attendance at AAIC is a sound investment for your career and your organization. Download the attendance toolkit (PDF) to help facilitate a conversation about AAIC with your employer.
Cancellation Policy
Requests to cancel your conference, preconference or workshop registration must be emailed to aaic@alz.org by June 13 in order to receive a refund. Your registration confirmation receipt must be included with the email. In-person registration cancellations will be subject to a $100 USD administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations of any type, including no-shows, after June 13.
Attendees can also choose to change their registration type (from virtual to in-person or in-person to virtual) for the difference in rates at any time including onsite at AAIC. Changing from in-person to virtual registration will be subject to a $100 USD administrative fee. After July 31 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (North America), no further registration changes will be permitted.
Child Policy and Childcare Information
Only those aged 18 and older are able to enter session rooms, receptions, the exhibit hall or any other general conference areas due to the sensitivity of presentations, and for the courtesy of other attendees. Please keep these age requirements in mind when planning your trip.
For conference attendees requiring childcare, AAIC 2025 is proud to work with KiddieCorp to offer dedicated childcare at the Westin Harbour Castle located in the Marine Room on the main lobby level. The hotel is a 17 minute walk from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
This service is available for children ages 6 months to 12 years, from Friday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 30 (7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) and Thursday, July 31 (7 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Learn more about pricing, registration and additional details.
If you have any questions, please contact Kendall Riley at +1 312.604.2420 or kariley@alz.org.
Press
Journalists on assignment from recognized external print, broadcast, syndicated or online news organizations are eligible for complimentary registration. News media must apply for press credentials and be approved in order to receive advance access to embargoed news materials. Approvals for news media/reporters are at the discretion of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Film crews producing editorial or documentary-style content are also eligible to attend AAIC. Crews who wish to film at AAIC must Film Crew Request Form by June 1, 2025 to obtain permission. While on site, camerapersons must be accompanied by a staff member of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Read the AAIC media guidelines and embargo policies (PDF). Please email AAICmedia@alz.org with questions.
Contact Us
Questions about AAIC? We’re here to help — reach out to our conference team.
Join ISTAART and Get No-Cost or Discounted Registration
New and renewing members can select the ISTAART + AAIC bundle during registration to receive no-cost virtual registration or discounted in-person registration. Plus, get all the year-long benefits of membership, including global networking opportunities and access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events. Register for AAIC and join ISTAART today!
Questions?
If you have questions about your registration or need additional information, please email us at aaic@alz.org.