A visionary perspective on how industry and health authorities are working to help move towards a cure for Alzheimer's disease will be provided by a distinguished panel of experts in this inaugural forum. According to the World Alzheimer's Report, currently 36 million have dementia worldwide, and the numbers will increase to 66 million people living with dementia by 2030 and 115 million by 2050. This forum will provide a comprehensive picture of the global impact of this disease and the progress towards earlier detection and meaningful therapeutic intervention. It will also look at key strategies that governments, advocacy groups, and industry are taking to elevate Alzheimer's disease on the global agenda to ensure that society is prepared to address the growing epidemic. This opening forum serves as the foundation for more focused sessions on the patient and caregiver perspectives, and on how to advance clinical development.