IIDRN 2025

Our 3rd annual conference took place at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on October 20-23, 2025. 

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The aim of this conference was to advance research in the area of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in Indigenous populations worldwide. We brought together leading scientists, policy makers, Indigenous Elders, Indigenous communities and organizations, people living with dementia, and trainees to exchange information on current research and advancements concerning ADRD in the context of health equity. Other aims were to support collaboration, career development, and relationship building to grow the scientific community to address the increasing dementia disparities in Indigenous populations.

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Recognizing that ADRD in Indigenous populations is still a developing field of research, this conference served as a launching site to build and support research capacity and sustain scientific advancement in the field. Our long-term goal is to create an expanded, sustainable, supportive, worldwide network of scholars committed to knowledge exchange and collaboration to advance research, knowledge, and mentorship in community-based, culturally appropriate ADRD research with Indigenous populations.