Timeline of key dates leading to #ALDcon26
| Deadline Dates | Activity |
| Monday 24 November 2025 (5pm GMT): | Deadline to request a proposal mentor |
| Monday 12 January 2026 (5pm GMT): | Call for proposal closes |
| Monday 9 February 2026 (5pm GMT): | Proposal decisions issued |
| Monday 23 February 2026 (5pm GMT): | Updated proposals due (if amendments are requested) |
| Monday 30 March 2026 (9am GMT): | Early bird registration opens. Conference funding applications open |
| Monday 13 April 2026 (5pm GMT): | Conference funding applications close |
| Monday 20 April 2026 (5pm GMT): | Early bird registration closes |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 (5pm GMT): | Standard ticket prices opens |
| Monday 1 June 2026 (5pm GMT): | In-person and online registration and session sign up close |
| Monday 11 May 2026 (5pm GMT): | Deadline for presenter profiles |
| Monday 25 May 2026 (5pm GMT): | Deadline for slides and posters |
| Thursday 5 June 2026 (4pm GMT): | Evening online social event for all ALDcon26 delegates |
| Friday 12 June 2026 | Online conference |
| Tuesday – Wednesday 16-17 June 2026: | In-person conference |