The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference, established in 2008, has become a cornerstone event in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical research. Designed by and for AD researchers, CTAD’s mission is to create a platform that prioritizes substantive, clinical research-focused dialogue and collaboration. By fostering an intimate and collegial environment, CTAD has gained a reputation for facilitating impactful international collaborations and advancing the global AD research agenda.