Join us in San Diego, USA and online for AAIC 2022, where the world’s leading basic scientists, clinical researchers, early-career investigators, clinicians and the care research community will share breaking research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease.

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• > Registration Rates
• > Registration Category Definitions
• > Housing
• > Continuing Education
• > ISTAART Membership and Registration FAQ
• > 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 by income level from The World Bank:

• High-Income Countries (HIC)
• Low-Income Countries, Low Middle-Income Countries and Upper Middle-Income Countries (LAMIC)

People living with dementia and their carepartner are able to register for AAIC free of charge. Please email aaic@alz.org to receive a complimentary code.

Registration Category Definitions

ISTAART Membership:

• ISTAART Member: Current members of the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research (ISTAART). Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• 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. Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• ISTAART Postdoctoral Member: A postdoctoral member of ISTAART. Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.

Those who aren’t ISTAART members:

• Non-Member Professional: Anyone who is not a member of ISTAART. Includes access to the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• Non-Member Student: A student 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. Includes access to the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• 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. Includes access to the exhibit hall, all sessions and the in-person welcome reception. Includes 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.

ISTAART + AAIC Bundles:

Valid for new members only; excludes renewing members.

• ISTAART Professional + AAIC Bundle: Individuals who wish to purchase one year of ISTAART membership in addition to AAIC registration. Valid for new members only. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2023. Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions, the in-person welcome reception and 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• ISTAART Student + AAIC Bundle: Students who wish to purchase one year of ISTAART membership in addition to AAIC registration. These individuals are 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 for new student members only. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2023. Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions, the in-person welcome reception and 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.
• ISTAART Postdoctoral + AAIC Bundle: 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. Valid for new members only. ISTAART membership expires June 30, 2023. Includes access to Professional Interest Area (PIA) events, the exhibit hall, all sessions, the in-person welcome reception and 30 days of viewing on-demand sessions after the conference ends.

Other registration types and events:

• Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer: Individual who freely works on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association advancing our mission. Includes access to the exhibit hall, all sessions and the welcome reception. A complimentary code is required.
• AAIC 5K Fun Run/Walk: (Aug. 2 at 6-7 a.m.) Join us for the AAIC 5K Fun Run/Walk around beautiful San Diego. T-shirts and snacks are included.
• Group of 10 or more: Ten or more individuals who belong to the same company or organization must register at the same time to receive a discount.
• 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.
• Morning Yoga: (Aug. 1-3 at 6-7 a.m.) Start your day with an invigorating yoga session in the company of your AAIC colleagues. Yoga will take place in the Promenade Plaza just outside of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The $15 sign-up fee includes a yoga mat.
• 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 30 for PIA Day at AAIC. Non-members must join ISTAART to attend PIA Day.
• Plenary Only (Virtual): Can’t attend the full conference experience, but don’t want to miss this year’s plenary speakers? Register for the Plenary Only option to get virtual access to the seven plenary sessions featured at AAIC 2022 and the exhibit hall.

ISTAART Membership and Registration FAQ

I am a current ISTAART member. How do I find my Member ID?
Log into the ISTAART website. You’ll find your member ID on the right side of the page.

How do I check my current membership status?
Log into the ISTAART website. If your membership has expired, you will be prompted to renew upon logging in. Renewals must be processed on the ISTAART website (not via AAIC registration).

I need to renew my membership. Can I renew when and register for AAIC?
ISTAART renewal and AAIC registration are done separately. First, log into the ISTAART website to renew your membership. Once completed, register for AAIC and select the ISTAART Member registration category to attend AAIC online at no cost or in San Diego 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 the benefits of membership at AAIC, Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) and members-only webinars and events.

Housing

Stay in the official AAIC hotel block and save! Book your accommodations in the official hotel block by July 7, 2022 at 5 p.m. Central Time (North America).

Room blocks have been reserved at the Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Omni San Diego Hotel and the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Discounted room rates are available to registered AAIC attendees as a benefit of registration. If attendees choose to use other means to reserve their hotel rooms outside of the official AAIC room block, the Association may incur penalties over time that could result in higher rates and registration fees.

Top five reasons to book within the official AAIC 2022 housing block:

1. Official hotels are inspected and approved by the Alzheimer's Association.
2. Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels inside the block.
3. Housing representatives are available for on-site assistance with the official hotel.
4. Friendly booking terms — no change fees or full prepayment required.
5. AAIC Corporate Symposia and ancillary meetings are held at the conference hotel.

If you have any questions, please contact OnPeak Reservations:

• 800.789.7681 (within the U.S.)
• 312.527.7300 (international)
• aaic@onpeak.com

Avoid scams: Please note that there is an increasing number of fake websites and agencies claiming to offer hotel and registration services. Experient / Maritz Global Events (registration) and OnPeak Reservations (hotel accommodations) are the official companies for AAIC 2022. We would like to alert all conference participants to be aware of possible scams and only use our trusted online registration services. If you are contacted by a third party offering accommodation or registration this is likely to be fraudulent activity. Please contact aaic@onpeak.com if you require further assistance.

Continuing Education

The certificate of attendance is complimentary to all attendees for both the virtual and in-person conference formats. Learn more about claiming credit.

Poster Presenters

All poster presenters are required to register. Instructions on how to record and post your presentation to the virtual platform will be shared with presenters.

Attendance Toolkit

Attendance at AAIC 2022, 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 to help facilitate a conversation about AAIC with your employer.

Cancellation Policy

In-person attendees canceling for a refund: Registration cancellation requests must have been received by June 17, 2022 at 11:59 PT in order to receive a refund. After June 17, no refunds will be issued for cancellations of any type, including no-shows.

Virtual attendees canceling for a refund: Registration cancellation requests must have been received by June 17, 2022 at 11:59 PT in order to receive a refund. After June 17, no refunds will be issued for cancellations of any type, including no-shows.

Please email aaic@alz.org with questions.

Child Policy and Childcare Information

Only those age 18 and older are able to enter session rooms, receptions, 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 2022 is proud to work with KiddieCorp to offer dedicated childcare at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in Point Loma/Solana located on level one. The Marriott Marquis is located about a 5 minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center.

This service is available for children ages 6 months to 12 years, from Sunday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 3 (7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Aug. 4 (7 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Learn more about pricing, registration and additional details.

If you have any questions, please contact KiddieCorp:

• 858.455.1718
• info@kiddiecorp.com

Press

Journalists with assignment from recognized external print, broadcast, syndicated or online news organizations are eligible for complimentary registration. Members of the press must submit a Request for Press Credentials. News media interested in covering AAIC 2022 and receiving embargoed news materials should email AAICmedia@alz.org. Official media registration will open soon.

Contact Us

Questions about AAIC 2022? We’re here to help — reach out to our conference team.