Registration

The forum is open to researchers, clinicians, caregivers and other professionals in dementia research and care, including neurologists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, neuroscientists, care scientists, stakeholders from industry, start-ups and politics etc.

The registration is closed.

• Access to all sessions, panel discussions and workshops
• Coffee breaks and refreshments
• Lunch and networking dinner
• Evening program
• A certificate of attendance

Submission process:

Submit your abstract directly through the

registration form.

Deadline:

• Abstract submission for lightning session is closed.
• Abstract submission for poster is closed.

Abstract format:

• Title: Maximum of 20 words.
• Abstract: Up to 300 words.

Please note:

• Due to space limitations, only one poster per person is allowed.
• Once the limit of 60 posters is reached, some presenters may be assigned to a room outside the main exhibition area.

Previously, it was possible to submit multiple abstracts for lightning talks. However, submissions for lightning talks are now closed.

For poster presentations, it is no longer possible to submit multiple abstracts. Due to space limitations, only one poster per person is allowed. Once the limit of 60 posters is reached, some presenters may be assigned to a room outside the main exhibition area.

• Size: A0 (119 x 84 cm), vertical orientation.
• Setup: Bring your poster on the first day of the conference and set it up before the welcome address. The allocation of the poster number will be sent in advance.

📍 Location: Eventforum Bern, Fabrikstrasse 12, Bern

By public transport from Bern main station:

• Take the PostAuto Line 101 to the Güterbahnhof stop. From there, cross the bridge and turn left at the first building. Enter through the green gate and follow the path to the Eventforum Bern’s entrance.

By car:

• Parkhaus Insel: Exit at Forsthaus and follow the signs for "Inselspital" and "Insel-Parking." The Eventforum is a 700-meter walk from the parking garage.
• Parkhaus Neufeld: Exit at Neufeld and follow the signs for "P+R." The Eventforum is a 1.5-kilometer walk from the parking garage.

We have arranged special rates with the following hotels for participants of the Swiss Dementia Forum 2025:

Hotel National Bern

• Single room: CHF 145.00 per night
• Double room for single use: CHF 165.00 per night
• Location: Close to the train station, 20-minute walk to Eventforum
• Booking deadline: 17 October 2025
• Booking code: Swiss Dementia Forum

To book, please contact

Hotel National Bern

Ibis Styles Bern City

• Single room: CHF 139.00 per night
• Double room for single use: CHF 159.00 per night
• Location: Close to the train station, 20-minute walk to Eventforum
• Booking deadline: 06 October 2025
• Booking code: Swiss Dementia Forum

To book, please contact

Ibis Styles Bern City

No refund will be issued.