Beyond the Science

Discover networking events and social activities throughout ISFTD 2026.
🍽️ ISFTD Gala Dinner

An elegant evening at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) featuring a private art viewing, live music, and a seated dinner in a unique cultural setting.

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

The ISFTD 2026 Gala Dinner is supported by the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center, the Department of Neurology and the Penn Institute on Aging.

📍Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

🎭 UnRavelled The Play

Experience UnRavelled, an extraordinary theatrical production that blends science, storytelling, and music to illuminate the realities of frontotemporal dementia.

For additional details, please visit our page here

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍Annenberg Center for Performing Arts

🎨 UnRavelled Art Exhibition

Alongside the performance, an art exhibition inspired by UnRavelled will be hosted at the conference hotel and will be open to all attendees during the meeting. Also referred to as a ”Brain Health Museum”, the exhibit explores how creativity emerges from neurological change.

View more details here

📍Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

🎉 Welcome Reception

Kickstart your meeting experience by joining us for our welcome reception and EMCR Reception.

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:15 – 7:00 PM 

📍Franklin Hall B