Join the 12th St. Gallen Dementia Congress on November 11, 2026, at Olma Messen St.Gallen, Switzerland, focusing on innovative dementia care strategies.
Dates
11 Nov 2026
City / country
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Venue
Olma Messen St.Gallen
Event overview
Gallen Dementia Congress will be held on November 11, 2026, at Olma Messen St. Gallen.
This year's theme is 'Designing Dementia Care in a Networked Way', addressing the importance of collaboration among various care providers. The congress will feature keynotes, discussions, and practical insights into dementia care, with a focus on building effective networks and communities.
St Gallen Dementia Congress & Expo takes place in St.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest research and practices in dementia care. The congress offers networking opportunities with professionals from various sectors, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing. Participants can expect to engage in discussions that address current challenges and solutions in dementia care.
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of healthcare professionals and decision-makers in dementia care. This is an opportunity to build brand visibility and connect directly with potential clients and partners in the industry. Exhibiting at the congress can lead to valuable business relationships and insights into market needs.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
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Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Olma Messen St.Gallen in St. Gallen typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Olma Messen St.Gallen in St. Gallen typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Olma Messen St.Gallen for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
General admission
Normal price
General admission
Student price (proof required)
General admission
alumniOST price
Who runs the show
OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule
Olma Messen St.Gallen AG
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025 · St. Gallen
Edition #: 12
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
New this edition
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The official programme materials for the recent edition list technology in acute care as a distinct strand, which places assistive and monitoring technology alongside diagnostics and treatment on the congress agenda.
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A second strand addresses networked dementia care, pointing to coordination between clinics, memory clinics, care homes and community services rather than a single-setting view of dementia care.
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The event pairs the lecture programme with a partner exhibition at Olma Messen St.Gallen, giving suppliers of diagnostics, care technology, therapy and support products direct contact with the clinical audience.
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The most recent edition was the 12th St.Galler Demenz-Kongress on 12 November 2025 at Olma Messen St.Gallen. Any claims about scale, attendance or exhibitor numbers should be verified with the organiser; only the edition number, date and venue are confirmed in the evidence.
Impact
The 12th St.Galler Demenz-Kongress took place on 12 November 2025 at Olma Messen St.Gallen. The programme covered dementia care in transition, with strands on technology in acute care and networked dementia care. The congress combined Referate with a partner exhibition. OST published a media release recap on 13 November 2025, and the Medienberichte page collects press coverage for the edition.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending St Gallen Dementia Congress & Expo on 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-11 in St. Gallen lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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ReadPlan your trip
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Simple Rooms - Yellow Inn
Closest captured option to the fairground, useful if you want to walk to the congress halls. Simple room format. Confirm rate, check-in window and availability directly.
B&B Hotel St. Gallen
Mid-range chain hotel within walking distance of the venue. Practical for congress visitors who want a short walk instead of a bus transfer. Confirm rate and current availability.
VISIONAPARTMENTS St. Gallen
Serviced-apartment style accommodation near the fairground, suitable for exhibitor teams staying several nights. Confirm minimum-stay rules and rate with the operator.
St. Gallen main station and old town hotels
Google Hotels listed 114 properties near the fairground at capture time, so the city and old town offer a wider choice than the immediate venue district. Bus lines connect the main station and old town with the fairground; confirm the current line and timetable on olma.ch/de/anreise.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Train (SBB/CFF)
City bus
Taxi
Car / parking
taxi
Weather
St. Gallen in November is late autumn: expect cool, changeable conditions with overcast skies and frequent rain showers. Averages for the month are published by Swiss weather services (weather-atlas.com, weather-and-climate.com, meteoblue); verify the forecast close to the congress dates at Olma Messen St.Gallen before travelling.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Switzerland uses Swisscom, Salt and Sunrise networks with wide 5G coverage in St. Gallen. Business visitors can buy a Swiss eSIM or prepaid SIM on arrival; EU roaming rules do not apply, so check your home operator's Swiss rates or use a local eSIM (tools.summertimeinswitzerland.com/switzerland-sim-connectivity).
Ride-hailing
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Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
St. Gallen is in German-speaking Switzerland and local daily life runs in Swiss German, with standard German used in written and official contexts. The dementia congress programme is published in German; if you need English support, ask the organiser in advance.
Currency and payments
The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards are widely accepted in St. Gallen hotels, restaurants and shops, but small amounts of cash are useful for buses, kiosks and tips. Confirm card acceptance before relying on it for a taxi or a small venue purchase.
Punctuality and etiquette
Swiss schedules are generally adhered to closely, so plan to arrive at sessions and stand meetings a few minutes early. Keep noise low in residential streets near the old town and in hotel corridors, especially in the evening.
Sunday and daily rhythm
Expect quieter Sundays, when many shops in St. Gallen close or keep shorter hours, while transport and restaurants generally continue to operate. Plan any shopping or errands on a weekday rather than the Sunday around the congress.
Local context worth a short detour
St. Gallen is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Abbey of St. Gallen with its historic library, in the old town above the main station. It is a compact, walkable centre, so a short visit fits between congress sessions if your schedule allows.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving St. Gallen; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Schengen rules apply: EU/EFTA and many Western passport holders can enter Switzerland visa-free for short business trips, while other nationalities need a Schengen C visa. Check your nationality against the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) lists before booking.
Apply through the Swiss representation responsible for your place of residence (see eda.admin.ch and sem.admin.ch). Bring a congress registration confirmation or invitation letter and proof of accommodation to the appointment. Visa fees and processing times are set by the mission handling your application; no figures were captured for this event.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving St. Gallen; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Olma Messen St.Gallen: Simple Rooms - Yellow Inn; B&B Hotel St. Gallen; VISIONAPARTMENTS St. Gallen.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in St. Gallen; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: St. Gallen has a compact bus network (Ostwind tariff) linking the main station and old town with the Olma Messen fairground; SBB trains reach St. Gallen from Zurich Airport and other Swiss cities. Check lines and times on olma.ch/de/anreise or the venue's Kontakt & Anreise page (olma-messen.ch/kontakt/) before travel.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Olma Messen St.Gallen; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Average November daytime highs around 6-8 C and overnight lows around 0-2 C in St. Gallen
Seasonality: November is one of the wetter, cloudier months in St. Gallen; expect recurring rain showers and limited daylight (sunset before 17:00).
Packing: Pack a waterproof outer layer, warm mid-layers, closed shoes for wet pavements, and an umbrella; indoor halls at Olma Messen are heated, so layering works better than a single heavy coat.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at St Gallen Dementia Congress & Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm your congress registration, ticket tier and payment on demenzkongress.ch, and open the Programme 2026 page to note the session times and rooms you want to attend at Olma Messen St.Gallen.
Decide whether you attend for a single congress day or the full programme, and check the official Referate list for parallel sessions so you can plan room-to-room movement inside the Olma Messen halls.
Book a hotel near Olma Messen St.Gallen or St. Gallen main station. Options captured near the fairground include Simple Rooms - Yellow Inn (about 130 m), B&B Hotel St. Gallen and VISIONAPARTMENTS St. Gallen (roughly 700-780 m). Reconfirm check-in and check-out dates and the cancellation terms.
Check entry and visa requirements for your nationality on eda.admin.ch and sem.admin.ch, and book any consulate appointment early. Swiss entry rules are nationality-specific, so verify rather than assume.
Book SBB rail travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to St. Gallen, or arrange an airport transfer. If driving, confirm the current tariff and capacity for Parking Olma Messen on parking.ch and the venue Anreise page.
Print or download your registration confirmation, the programme, and an offline map of Olma Messen St.Gallen and the surrounding bus stops. Bring German-language notes if you will need to explain clinical questions to exhibitors.
Check the St. Gallen late-autumn forecast (cool, changeable, frequent rain showers in November) and pack a waterproof layer, comfortable shoes for hall walking, and your student or alumniOST proof if you booked a discounted ticket.
Registration and hall orientation at Olma Messen St.Gallen
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
St Gallen Dementia Congress & Expo registration concourse
Olma Messen St.Gallen
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Olma Messen St.Gallen
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
CHF 310 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | CHF 310 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether St Gallen Dementia Congress & Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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