GBHI Annual Conference 2021
Event Details
The GBHI Annual Conference is a forum for GBHI community members worldwide to meet to consider new and different perspectives to advance brain health. Now a virtual experience, it will feature panel discussions, poster presentations, breakout sessions, and more.
The week of activities will include:
- The GBHI Annual Conference on May 10–11 and May 14 (Mon–Tue and Fri) and
- The co-hosted Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) Satellite Symposium on May 12–13 (Wed–Thu).
All Atlantic Fellows are encouraged to submit an abstract and prepare a poster presentation.
Attendees should register as soon as possible for the GBHI Annual Conference / AAIC Satellite Symposium.
Key Dates
- May 10: GBHI Annual Conference (Day 1)
- May 11: GBHI Annual Conference (Day 2)
- May 12–13: AAIC Satellite Symposium
- May 14: GBHI Annual Conference (Day 3)
Resources
- Abstract Book (GBHI presentations at AAIC Satellite Symposium)
- Zoom Background GBHI Annual Conference 2021 (Dark)
- Zoom Background GBHI Annual Conference 2021 (Light)
- Agenda
Agenda
Opening Address, Welcome & Dance Activity
Opening Address, Welcome and Overview by Brian Lawlor, Deputy Executive Director, GBHI
Participatory Dance Activity by Magda Kaczmarska, Atlantic Fellow
Audience: GBHI Global, Faculty, Current Fellows, Senior Fellows, Regional Mentors
From Empathy to Action
How do we address the global challenge of caregiving for people with dementia?
- Hear the Voice of Caregivers with guest introductions by Wambui Karanja & Tomás León, Atlantic Fellows
- Response by Walter Dawson and Sheila Castro-Suarez, Atlantic Fellows
- Breakout Rooms and Report Back
- Closing Reflection by Stefanie Piña Escudero, Atlantic Fellow
Facilitator: Iracema Leroi, Associate Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry, GBHI
Audience: GBHI Global, Faculty, Current Fellows, Senior Fellows, Regional Mentors
Navigating the Leadership Journey
Leading with Your Values, Challenges, Opportunities, and Everything In-Between in Co-Creating a Global Community
- Victor Valcour, Executive Director, GBHI, in conversation with Evie O'Brien, Executive Director, Atlantic Institute
Audience: GBHI Global, Faculty, Current Fellows, Senior Fellows, Regional Mentors
Closing Reflections & Musical Finale
Closing Reflections by Stefania Ilinca, Atlantic Fellow & Brian Lawlor, Deputy Executive Director, GBHI
Musical Finale by Kunle Adewale with health worker singers and orchestra
Audience: GBHI Global, Faculty, Current Fellows, Senior Fellows, Regional Mentors
Fellow-Led Leadership Session — 2020 Cohort
Audience: Current Fellows
Cohort Meetings of Senior Fellows
Social time facilitated by senior fellow class representatives.
Audience: Senior Fellows
Partner Funding and Networking Opportunities
Speakers
- Heather Snyder, Vice President, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
- Richard Oakley, Head of Research, Alzheimer's Society
Facilitators
- Vera Bakman, GBHI and Claire Sexton, Atlantic Fellow, Alzheimer's Association
Audience: Current Fellows, Senior Fellows
AAIC Satellite Symposium
Audience: Open to all registrants
AAIC Satellite Symposium
Audience: Open to all registrants
Mentorship & Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders
- Welcome
- Mentorship at GBHI
- Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders
- Structured Triad: Fellow, GBHI Mentor, and Regional Mentor
Audience: 2020 cohort, GBHI Mentors, Regional Mentors
Reflections & Closing
Closing Remarks
- Bruce Miller, Co-Director, GBHI
- Ian Robertson, Co-Director, GBHI
Reflections
- Miguel Renteria, Atlantic Fellow
- Berenice Werle, Atlantic Fellow
Group Activity
Emcee: Anne-Marie Glynn, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, GBHI
Audience: GBHI Global, Faculty, Staff, Current Fellows, Senior Fellows, Regional Mentors
Contact
Please email events@gbhi.org with any questions.
