ILAE e-newsletter

Management Committee 2025-2029

The most recent round of elections ended on 27 September. The candidates with the most votes are Eugen Trinka (Europe), Jo Wilmshurst (Africa) and Kette Dualibi Ramos Valente (Latin America). They have all accepted their election and we would like to congratulate them on their success and wish them a fruitful tenure. In addition, we would like to thank the other candidates who also ran in the election.

The global elections have now ended. The next round will be the election of regional Chairs. Voting will start in November.

Updated Classification of Epileptic Seizures

The ILAE Executive Committee has appointed a working group to evaluate the real-world application of the 2017 seizure classification and to recommend updates. The draft of this ILAE position paper is open for public comments until 16 October 2024.

Read the proposed position paper and submit feedback today!

15th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress

View the preliminary programme and register today for the 15th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress in New Delhi, India, taking place from 20-23 February 2025, to secure the lowest rates available. Early registration deadline: 6 November 2024

5th African Epilepsy Congress

The 5th African Epilepsy Congress will take place in May 2025 in Zambia! More information on AEC 2025 is coming soon.

7th East Mediterranean Epilepsy Congress

Register and submit an abstract for the 7th Eastern Mediterranean Epilepsy Congress! EMEC 2024 will take place in Baghdad, Iraq from 12-15 December 2024.

Journal Editorial Boards

In September, Epilepsia and Epilepsia Open welcomed new Editor-in-Chiefs, and Epilepsia Open and Epileptic Disorders welcomed new Deputy Editor-in-Chiefs. The three journals also welcomed new Associate Editors and Editorial Board members.

New Journal Editors Editorials

Epilepsia

Introduction of the incoming editor-in-chief of Epilepsia

Fernando Cendes. Epilepsia. First published: 2 September 2024. DOI: 10.1111/epi.18084.

Epilepsia Open

Embracing a new chapter at Epilepsia Open: A message from the incoming Editor-in-Chief

Merab Kokia. Epilepsia Open. First published: 1 October 2024. DOI: 10.1002/epi4.13048.

Apply for an ILAE Academy Level 3 Training Visit

Participants who have completed the ILAE Academy Level 2 program can apply for support for in-person training visits for up to three months at an international epilepsy center of their choice. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.

Virtual Epilepsy Academy (VIREPA)

Applications for the 2024-2025 VIREPA academic year remain open for the Neuroimaging, Basic EEG, and Advanced EEG programs! Courses fill up quickly, submit your application today and enhance your knowledge in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy.

Visit VIREPA today to access course details, schedules, and information on how to apply.

Final call: Epilepsy Surgery Curriculum

The Epilepsy Surgery Education Task Force of the ILAE Surgical Therapies Commission has developed a competency-based curriculum on epilepsy for neurosurgeons. Read the draft curriculum and submit feedback today on this guidance intended for epilepsy surgery training centers worldwide.

Fellowship en Epileptología Quirugica

En esta convocatoria 2024 se ofrece 1 posición de Pasantía de Entrenamiento en Epileptología Quirúrgica, de un año de duración, con pasantías de cuatro meses en tres centros latinoamericanos (Argentina, Brasil, México). Durante la misma, se abordarán los conceptos y prácticas incluidos en el Currículum central de Cirugía de Epilepsia.

Período de inscripción: 1 octubre al 31 diciembre 2024