The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC), the organisation leading an unprecedented global response to Alzheimer’s, recently announced the first-ever brain health and dementia conference in Africa, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya in September, in partnership with Nature Conferences and the Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Brain & Mind Institute. The conference, 'The Future of Dementia in Africa: Advancing Global Partnerships,' focuses on scientific advancements in understanding the impact of dementia, risk factors (e.g., genetics), and early detection methods, both in Africa and worldwide. This event is a significant step in advancing brain health innovation, dementia care, and research efforts across Africa and globally. “Our conference will highlight the great strides we’ve made in addressing the gap in brain health research among indigenous Africans, despite Africa’s rich genetic diversity. We’ll delve into emerging research exploring how increasing African representation in research could unlock new insights and strategies for preventing and effectively treating dementia,” said Zul Merali, Director of the Brain & Mind Institute at AKU.