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ADI’s Regional Director for the Asia Pacific, DY Suharya, participated in two critical events in February, attending a high-level meeting with the Indonesian Minister of Health and representatives from the University of New South Wales to discuss the creation of a regional dialogue on ‘dementia and the care economy within the Asia Pacific region’; and later in the month partaking in a virtual panel organised by Age Knowble for the Age with Rights Global Rally 2026.

Alzheimer’s Disease International announces a new branded content feature, Threads of Hope, to be produced for ADI by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. 

ADI hosts African regional member meeting The event brought together 17 ADI members and developing members across the African continent to discuss shared challenges, exchange ideas and foster solidarity and collaboration across the region.

On 10 December, ADI held its 2nd End of Year forecast event, focusing on the important topic of diagnosis under the theme of ‘The Diagnostics Revolution; Are We Ready’. Watch the recording and read ADI's highlights.

9 December, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino joined the 19th Rencontre France Alzheimer, hosted by France Alzheimer in Paris. This event convened representatives from across the country, as well as and Francophone countries, to discuss the latest developments in dementia treatment, diagnostics, care and support.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino shares her end-of-year message with our members, friends and colleagues, reflecting on our work in 2025 and offering a preview of what 2026 will bring. 

November 2025 saw a plethora of activity across the European region. From engagements in Ibiza, Reykjavík and Manchester, UK. ADI took part in key events with its members throughout the region to promote greater awareness and activity, towards addressing the growing burden of dementia.

From 17 to 21 November, ADI CEO Paola Barbarino joined Regional Director for the Asia Pacific, DY Suharya and Head of Accreditation Amalia Fonk-Utomo in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR for a week of important meetings, regional activities, and the ADI APRO Members Regional Conference.