Music & Dementia Global Forum

The online forum will include expert presentations on advocacy, evidence and practice as well as opportunities for participants to meet each other.

Accelerating Music Access for All

Wednesday September 23, 2026

9am – 12:30 pm EST – VIRTUAL

2 pm GMT | 6 am PST|  7:30 pm IST |3 pm CET | 10 pm CST | 11 pm JST

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Who Should Attend

Anyone working to advance dementia care and expand the role of music in supporting quality of life and well-being.

• People living with dementia
• Care partners, family and friends
• Dementia care professionals
• Frontline care providers & service organizations
• Music practitioners in dementia care

What to expect

This half-day global gathering brings together speakers from different countries for short presentations and a live group discussion. Together, we will explore how music can support people living with dementia in three themes:

Reaching People

Leaders and organizations sharing how they are influencing policy, funding, and system change.

Telling Stories

Evidence and real-life stories showing the impact and value of music in dementia care.

Sharing Promising Practices

Practical musical programs and methods that can work in different care settings.