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UNGA80 Event Highlights
On September 25-26, the European Brain Council (EBC) and Global Brain Coalition partners were proud to lead the 2025 Brain Days at the Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, marking another major milestone in the efforts to advance brain health, research and capital on the global policy agenda. This year’s event was [...]
Explore the Programme for the 2025 Brain Days at UNGA80!
From 24–26 September 2025, the global brain health community will gather in New York City for the Brain Days at the Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). Hosted at Cure., this year’s edition will bring together leaders in science, policy, economics and innovation to accelerate the integration of brain health and brain capital into the [...]
Letter from the President – Summer 2025
Dear EBC Members, Partners and Community, As we all transition into the summer holiday period, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the past months, which have been both extremely fruitful and active for the entire brain community. As I’m sure you are all aware, the European Commission has been actively working on several key policy [...]
EBC at the 16th Congress of the European Paediatric Neurology Society – Munich 2025
Reflecting on several impactful days at the European Paediatric Neurology Society Congress 2025 taking place from 8 - 12 July, 2025, in Munich! The European Brain Council (EBC) was proud to participate in this crucial gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing child neurology and paediatric brain health initiatives across Europe and beyond. This year's EPNS Congress brought together an [...]
Rethinking Schizophrenia in Poland: Schizophrenia and Brain Health
As a follow-up to the recommendations outlined in the European Brain Council’s (EBC) Rethinking Schizophrenia Care Pathway in Europe Study Paper, the third phase of the Rethinking schizophrenia project takes a closer look at how mental health care — particularly schizophrenia treatment — is currently delivered at the national level. This phase focuses on identifying key challenges and exploring [...]
Registration to the CSA BrainHealth Final Conference at the 2025 Brain Innovation Days Is Now Open
The European Brain Council is pleased to announce that the Final Conference of the Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealth will take place on 15 October 2025 as a featured session of the 2025 Brain Innovation Days in Brussels. Date: 15 October 2025 Time: 13:00 - 17:00 CET Location: La Tricoterie, Brussels & online After two years of collaborative [...]
Brain Innovation Days: Limited Spots Available for Innovation Showcase
Are you working on a breakthrough in brain health? Don’t miss your chance to shine and apply for the innovation showcase at the upcoming Brain Innovation Days! Showcase your innovation, connect with top experts, and present on the main stage. About Brain Innovation Days The concept of the Brain Innovation Days, led by the European Brain [...]
Event Highlights – Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action
On 26 June 2025, the event titled “Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action” was held at the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia) in collaboration with the European Brain Council (EBC). Moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of EBC, the event brought together a broad [...]
Registration Now Open: Join the 2025 Brain Days at UNGA80
The European Brain Council (EBC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Brain Days, taking place on 24–26 September 2025 during the Science Summit at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. It is estimated that more than three billion people currently live with a neurological condition and 970 million with [...]
EBC at the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology – Helsinki 2025
The European Brain Council was pleased to attend the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), which was held on 21-24 June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. This year’s congress attracted 8,366 participants from 113 countries—with 6,383 attending onsite and 1,983 joining online. The exhibition area featured 95 exhibitors, startups, and non-profit organisations in the vibrant Neurohood. Over [...]