This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022–2031: implementation toolkit, which provides resources for customizing and executing the IGAP strategic objectives according to country-specific needs.

Registration is open for the ILAE e-Forum: Co-morbidities and mental health in adults with epilepsy, taking place on 1 August 2024 at 13:00 UTC!

This free session features epilepsy experts Marco Mula (UK), Arjune Sen (UK), Simona Lattanzi (Italy) and J. Helen Cross (UK). Gain access to the pre-reading materials when you register!

The 15th European Epilepsy Congress has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME^®) with 34 European CME credits (ECMEC^®s). Physicians may convert EACCME^® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The congress is deemed to be an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Register for EEC 2024 today! Regular registration deadline: 19 July 2024

ATTENTION: Please do not engage with unofficial companies claiming to sell registrations, accommodation or other services on behalf of the congress. There is no official accommodation agency for this congress.

Save the new date! The 15th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress will take place in New Delhi, India, on 20 - 23 February 2025. Abstract submission will be open until August 2024, and registration will open later this month.

The ILAE Mentoring Program 2024 is kicking off at EEC 2024 with an in-person gathering in Rome followed by regular online meetings and workshops. If you are interested in providing mentorship to mentees from around the world across different career stages and professions in epilepsy research and care, please submit your interest by 15 July 2024.

En esta convocatoria 2024 se ofrecen 2 posiciones de Fellowship en Epileptología Clínica, de un año de duración, que contarán con apoyo de USD 12.000 anuales cada una, otorgados por el Comité Ejecutivo de ILAE a través del presupuesto de la Comisión Latinoamericana para sus proyectos educativos. Período de inscripción: 15 mayo al 19 julio 2024

ILAE Academy Level 1: Mid-year sale
To get 15% off a one-year subscription to the ILAE Academy Level 1 program, enter the promotional code level1_15 at checkout before 31 July 2024. ILAE chapter members, please send proof of chapter membership to Ця електронна адреса захищена від спам-ботів. Вам потрібно увімкнути JavaScript, щоб побачити її. for a 25% discount.

ILAE Academy Level 2: New modules on ASM selection
Level two learners now have access to new modules on ASM selection in patients with medical comorbidities including renal impairment, obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disorders and more. Log in to find new modules on the dashboard, or subscribe today!

Application for the 2024/2025 VIREPA academic year is open! Visit VIREPA today to access course details, schedules, and information on how to apply.

Vitamin D prophylaxis in persons with epilepsy?
Sourbron J, Auvin S, Cabral-Lim L, Devlin A, Dluglos D, Hosny H, et al. Epilepsia. First published: 22 June 2024. DOI: 10.1111/epi.18046.

Call for submissions: Epilepsia Open^® is accepting original research articles, critical reviews, and commentary articles for the "Neurotechnology and Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy" special issue. Expression of interest to submit deadline: 12 September 2024

• NEW! Future Practice in Epilepsy Neuropsychology Survey
• Epilepsy Surgery Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Survey in Asia Oceanian Countries

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ILAE Webinars

11 July 2024 at 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
WHO-ILAE-IBE: Optimizing care: Epilepsy and pregnancy in women and girls

12 July 2024 at 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Electrical status epilepticus during slow-wave sleep

26 July 2024 at 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Epilepsy Educational Webinar

1 August 2024 at 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
ILAE e-Forum: Co-morbidities and mental health in adults with epilepsy

ILAE Congresses & Courses

13 - 14 July 2024
International Hybrid Symposiums and Workshop of Ketogenic Diet for Children with Epilepsy
Jakarta, Indonesia & Online

20 - 27 July 2024
6th ILAE School on Advanced EEG and Epilepsy in Dianalund
Dianalund, Denmark

8 de agosto al 21 de noviembre de 2024
Curso-taller virtual lectura crítica de evidencias en epilepsia con enfoque en escenarios clínicos 2024
Online

7 - 11 September 2024
15th European Epilepsy Congress
Rome, Italy

19 - 22 September 2024
14th International Summer School for Neuropathology and Epilepsy Surgery (INES 2024)
Erlangen, Germany

7 - 10 November 2024
Advanced Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Course 2024
Cochin, India

14 - 16 November 2024
7th East Mediterranean Epilepsy Congress
Manama, Bahrain

20 - 23 February 2025
15th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress
New Delhi, India

30 August - 3 September 2025
36th International Epilepsy Congress
Lisbon, Portugal

12 - 13 July 2024
Semiology and Neuroimaging Course 2024
Malaysia

1 - 2 de agosto de 2024
Primer Congreso Paraguayo de Epilepsia
Asunción, Paraguay

6 - 10 de agosto de 2024
6XLVI Reunión Anual del Capítulo Mexicano de la Liga Internacional Contra la Epilepsia
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

6 septembre 2024
Localisation en EEG
Rabat, Maroc

8 au 11 octobre 2024
26èmes Journées Françaises de l’Epilepsie
Marseille, France

17 - 19 October 2024
ASEPA-ANZAN EEG Course 2024
Medan, Indonesia

18 - 20 October 2024
Epilepsy Training Course
Douala, Cameroon

31 October - 2 November 2024
SEEG Course 2024
Thailand