Events
A Boost of Hope
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September 10, 2026 | Auditorium of the Reina Sofía Foundation Alzheimer’s Center (CAFRS)
C/ Valderrebollo, 5, Madrid
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, Siemens Healthineers, in collaboration with Fundación CIEN, is organizing the event “A Boost of Hope”, a gathering focused on innovation, research, and the stories of those whose lives are closely connected to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
The event will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, representatives of patient associations, family members, and volunteers, who will share different perspectives on progress and the challenges facing the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
Registration: A Boost of Hope – Registration – Siemens Healthineers Spain
Programme
- 10:00 h | Registration
- 10:15 h | Welcome
- María de Oyarzábal, Head of Imaging and Advanced Therapies, Siemens Healthineers.
- 10:20 h | Keys to Hope
- Dr. Pascual Sánchez-Juan, Scientific Director, Fundación CIEN.
- Dr. María José Gil Moreno, Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos.
- Moderator: Teresa Arias, Scientific Collaborations Manager, Siemens Healthineers.
- 11:05 | Voices of Hope
- Mariló Almagro, President of the Spanish Alzheimer’s Confederation (CEAFA).
- Carmen Avilés Martín, Volunteer and Family Member.
- Moderator: Isabel de Villota, Director of Communications and Marketing, Siemens Healthineers.
- 11:50 h | 8th Edition of the Memorables Film Festival
- María Ángeles Pérez, General Manager, Fundación CIEN.
- 12:10 h | Building Bridges for Hope
- Networking and brunch.