The Forum of the Belgian Brain Council will take place on Friday, 6 November 2026, from 9:00 to 14:00 at the University Foundation in Brussels. Recent advances in research have significantly transformed the management of various neurological disorders. Innovative therapies now make it possible to target previously inaccessible mechanisms, slow disease progression and, in some cases, substantially improve patients’ prognoses. However, these advances often come at a considerable cost, raising a question that extends beyond medicine: how can we ensure that patients benefit from therapeutic innovation while safeguarding the sustainability and equity of our healthcare system? The upcoming forum will focus on this challenge, exploring how to balance access to innovative treatments with the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.