The global ADHD community has seen remarkable momentum in recent months, with significant knowledge-sharing and collaboration emerging from conferences in Chongqing (December 2024), Prague (May 2025), and Beijing (July 2025). These events brought together leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates to exchange cutting-edge insights, discuss challenges in ADHD care, and foster cross-border collaboration.
As global awareness of ADHD continues to grow, these conferences served as vital platforms to advance equitable, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and support—particularly in low- and middle-income countries where ADHD remains under-recognised or stigmatised.
Why These Conferences Matter
While ADHD awareness and research have grown steadily in recent years, these latest gatherings brought particular focus to implementation challenges and region-specific solutions – moving beyond theoretical discussions to practical applications. Each conference location—Chongqing, Prague, and Beijing—offered a unique cultural and scientific lens, enriching global discussions on ADHD understanding and care.
Key themes that emerged across these events included:
- Long-term societal implications of ADHD, spanning physical and mental health, education, employment, and justice system involvement.
- Breaking barriers in low-resource settings, from improving diagnosis and treatment access in rapidly developing regions to implementing scalable, low-cost interventions for underserved communities.
- Regional innovations in care, such as Asia’s community and school-based intervention programs to Europe’s specialised adult ADHD transition clinics.
- The power of lived experience, as patients and families helped steer discussions on stigma, unmet needs, and advocacy.
- Strengthening international networks to accelerate research translation into real-world solutions.
A Call to Action: Join the Global Dialogue
These conferences were more than academic gatherings—they are catalysts for change. By uniting experts from diverse backgrounds, we can:
- Challenge outdated stereotypes about ADHD and highlight neurodivesity.
- Advocate for policy reforms that prioritise early intervention and comprehensive support systems.
- Foster partnerships to ensure research benefits all communities, not just high-income countries.
The momentum from these events is clear, but the work continues. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, advocate, or someone with lived experience, your perspective matters. Together, let’s shape a more inclusive and effective future for ADHD care worldwide.
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