Welcome to IAAN Annual Conference 2025

2025 IAAN Annual Conference

Gold Coast/Tweed Heads Australia

11-13 September 2025

Dear Conference Delegates,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 Annual Conference in the beautiful, picturesque Gold Coast/Tweed Heads, Australia! Whether you are joining us in person or virtually, we are excited to have you be a part of this enriching event.

At the conference, you will have access to a wealth of valuable information, including details about our esteemed speakers, the comprehensive conference program, and recordings of all conference sessions. Be prepared to immerse yourself in a diverse range of applied neuroscience topics and engage with leading experts in the field.

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to connect and learn together. See you at the 2025 Annual Conference in Gold Coast/Tweed Heads, Australia!

Warm regards,

International Association of Applied Neuroscience - IAAN

11-13 September 2025

Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre, Coolangatta, Queensland

Keynote Speakers

Preconference Workshop - Thursday 11 September - Dr John Arden

Conference Day 1 - Friday 12 September - Dr John Arden

Conference Day 2 - Saturday 13 September - Dr Ralph Martins

Dr John Arden

John Arden, PhD, ABPP, is an international speaker. He was Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente in the Northern California region, one of the largest training programs in the US. Dr. Arden is the author of 15 books (translated into over 20 languages) on the areas of brain-based psychological therapies, anxiety, PTSD, aging process, dementia, and pathways to enhancing brain health. His latest book Mind-Brain-Gene.

Professor Ralph Martins AO

Professor, Macquarie Medical School, Centre for Ageing, Cognition, and Wellbeing.

Foundation Chair in Ageing and Alzheimer’s Disease within the Edith Cowan University’s School of Medical and Health Science.

Get to know Professor Ralph Martins, AO, a trailblazer in the field of Alzheimer’s research.

Gala Event

Friday 12th September

The board would like to invite in person attendees of the conference (and their partners) to join us for a Gala Event after the AGM.

This is an opportunity to network, catchup with old friends and make new friends.

More details to come soon of this limited capacity event.

Book Your Tickets Now

Earlybird pricing available until 5pm on 30 April 2025.

Payment plans available on Pre-Conference + 2 Day Conference Ticket Packages only - must place order by 5pm on 31 May 2025.

Applicable to people who are not currently paid members of the IAAN.

Annual membership included with cost of tickets.

For people who are currently studying Applied Neuroscience.

Student identification required.

For paid members of the IAAN.

Names will be checked against membership status.