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SUMMARY:G7 Canada Brain Economy Summit: In-Person Brain Economy Global Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The G7 Canada Brain Economy Summit is designed to show how brain health is relevant across all sectors of society—not just health. Through focused discussions aligned with G7 engagement group themes (such as Business 7\, Civil Society 7\, Labour 7\, Science 7 and others)\, we: \n\nDemonstrate that brain health is an economic\, workforce\, and societal issue.\nEmpower different sectors to take action instead of relying on government alone to drive change.\nMake brain health a cross-sector responsibility\, showing how each area contributes to a broader brain economy framework.\n\nThe process is structured to build shared understanding and drive collective momentum across sectors—showcasing real-world contributions in positioning brain health as a key global economic and societal priority. \n\nThe in-person event in Calgary will serve as the public capstone\, unveiling the Brain Economy Declaration. It will bring the brain economy to life through personal stories\, system-level insights\, and real-world examples—highlighting how brain health and brain skills are driving strategy\, investment\, and innovation across sectors. \n\nWelcome & Framing \n\nOpening remarks by host\nShort remarks from dignitaries (e.g.\, Senator\, Member of Parliament\, Ministers\, UCalgary President)\n\n\nG7 Canada Declaration on the Brain Economy – Presentation \n\nOverview of declaration development process (virtual roundtables\, cross-sector input) and presentation of 3–5 key themes\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: Policy Reflections – The Brain Economy in Practice \nPanelists will frame the brain economy within the current national and international policy landscape\, offering insight into how governments are engaging with these ideas. \nThemes could include: \n\nWhat the brain economy means to their portfolios or regions\nWhere brain health and productivity are already being considered in policy\nOpportunities for continued dialogue across sectors and government\n\n\n\nTED-Style Perspectives on the Brain Economy \nEach session will explore the core themes of the brain economy through complementary lenses—first from the individual level\, then from the system and organizational level. \nPart 1: Personal Perspectives – How the Brain Economy Shows Up in People’s LivesSpeakers may include: \n\nPeople with lived/living experience (PWLE) – mental health\, neurodivergence\, caregiving\nYouth or education sector voices\nModerator links to policy\, equity\, and productivity\n\nPart 2: Business & Systems Perspectives – Strategy and Investment in the Brain EconomySpeakers may include: \n\nBusiness leaders\nHealth or education system leaders\nFunders or innovation/policy representatives\nModerator connects to national strategy and investment implications\n\n\nClosing Reflections & Forward Look \n\nFinal remarks from CBRS\nSetting our sights on UNGA 80\, the G20 South Africa Brain Economy Summit and DAC Brain House@Davos2026 – Featured contributions from respective organizers\n\n\nInnovation Showcase & Networking Reception \n\nInteractive exhibit space featuring booths from Canadian and international organizations showcasing bold ideas\, research\, and community-driven models shaping the brain economy\nCasual networking reception held in the showcase area\, with light bites and informal conversation\nDesigned for connection\, visibility\, and cross-sector exchange—bringing together researchers\, policymakers\, funders\, and innovators\n\nCanada 2025 G7 Brain Economy Summit: Call to ActionDiscover the ProgrammePractical Details\nDate/Time: Saturday\, June 14th\, 2025 | 10:30am – 4pm  MDT\nLocation: BMO Centre\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/g7-canada-brain-economy-summit-in-person-brain-economy-global-briefing/
LOCATION:Private: Calgary\, Canada
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SUMMARY:European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Neurology within Society\nThe Overarching Theme for the EAN Congress 2025 Neurology within Society in Helsinki explores the multifaceted relationship between neurology and society. \nThe theme covers a range of important topics such as the distinction between neurodegeneration and normal aging; economic challenges in European neurology; societal perceptions of neurological disorders; regional variations in neurological management; the impact of modern environmental changes on cognitive functions and dementia development; and the integration of neuroscience techniques into social sciences to address contemporary challenges in learning\, economics\, and societal emergencies.​ \nCombined\, these topics comprise an Overarching Theme that offers insights into the connections between neurology\, society\, and environmental factors\, spanning from the clinical intricacies of neurological disorders to the broader societal implications and the integration of neuroscience in addressing contemporary challenges. Also\, it reflects the importance of brain health and of raising awareness among health care professionals on its connection to society. \nThis Overarching Theme will be the focus of many sessions to suit the interests of all neurologists\, whether clinicians or scientists\, general or specialised neurologists\, from the younger to the more advanced generations. \nEBC Activities at the Congress\nEBC looks forward to being part of the congress again this year. We will hold a TV Studio Session Funding the Future of Brain Research in Europe: Towards a European Brain Health Partnership that will take place on 21 June 2025 at 11:30-12:00 (Helsinki time). This session will explore the goals and reasons behind the planned Partnership – and why it’s incredibly timely – as well as the expected impact (in terms of research investment\, interventions and care)\, the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and how the EP BrainHealth will pave the way towards an overall (brain) healthier society. \nFor a TV Studio Special Session\, EBC has furthermore been invited to speak on National Brain Plans & an EU Coordination Strategy. Suzanne Dickson\, EBC President\, will be presenting on EU Coordination and the role of the European Brain Council. The session will be held on 21 June 2025 from 14:30-15:30 (Helsinki time). \nAdditionally\, Stephanie Kramer\, EBC Deputy Executive Director\, will speak in a TV Studio Session titles Collaboration Towards Health Promotion for the Brain\, where she will provide insights on policy and research perspectives in brain health. The session will be pre-recorded and will be broadcasted by EAN on its social media channels and website. The recording of the session will be held on 24 June 2025\, from 11:00 to 12:00 (Helsinki time) in Room: TV Studio. \nThe main outcomes of the second phase of the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project will be presented by Prof. Dr. Sebastiaan Engelborghs\, Full professor of neurology and neurosciences (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and a co-chair of the Scientific Panel Dementia and Cognitive Disorders (European Academy of Neurology) in a scientific theatre Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Care. The session will take place on 24 June 2025 from 10:35-11:05 (Helsinki time). \nEBC will also have a booth in the exhibition space Neurohood where you can learn more about the ongoing projects\, campaigns and the upcoming events! \nFind Out MoreRegister Now
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/ean-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Messukeskus\, Expo Plaza Main Entrance\, Messuaukio 1\, Helsinki\, 00520\, Finland
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SUMMARY:Funding the Future of Brain Research in Europe: Towards a European Brain Health Partnership | Congress of the European Academy of Neurology
DESCRIPTION:Neurological and mental disorders are a leading cause of mortality and disability in Europe and globally\, putting a great burden on people living with brain disorders\, their professional and informal carers\, as well as healthcare systems and national economies. To take on this grand challenge\, a coordinated\, sustainable\, and holistic research and innovation initiative\, the European Partnership for Brain Health\, is envisaged and will begin in January 2026 as a major joint effort of the European Commission\, Member States and Associated Countries in collaboration with international partners. By capitalising on existing initiatives\, synergies will be formed and links with all relevant stakeholders in the brain health sector and beyond will be strengthened to increase and align efforts and funding. This session will explore the goals and reasons behind the planned Partnership – and why it’s incredibly timely – as well as the expected impact (in terms of research investment\, interventions and care)\, the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and how the EP BrainHealth will pave the way towards an overall (brain) healthier society. \nThis TV Studio Session “Funding the Future of Brain Research in Europe: Towards a European Brain Health Partnership” will take place on 21 June 2025 at 11:30-12:00 (Helsinki time) at the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Helsinki (Finland). \nMeet the speakers!Dr Catherine Marquer \nInternational coordinator for Neurosciences\, French National Research Agency \nFrédéric Destrebecq \nExecutive Director\, European Brain Council \nDr Ulrike Bußhoff \nCoordinator\, Coordination and Support Action BrainHealth \nLearn more about the EBC activities at the Congress!
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/tv-studio-session-european-partnership/
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease: From Diagnosis to Care | Congress of the European Academy of Neurology
DESCRIPTION:The main outcomes of the second phase of the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project will be presented by Prof. Dr. Sebastiaan Engelborghs\, Full professor of neurology and neurosciences (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and a co-chair of the Scientific Panel Dementia and Cognitive Disorders (European Academy of Neurology) in a scientific theatre Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Care at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Helsinki. The session will take place on 24 June 2025 from 10:35-11:05 (Helsinki time). \nWe are at a historical crossroads in the management of Alzheimer’s disease\, with new treatments becoming available in various countries. For the first time in history\, science is delivering new\, potentially disease-modifying treatments for devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. However\, the current healthcare system and regulatory frameworks do not easily allow the implementation of such innovations\, even for the subset of people living with Alzheimer’s who would be eligible. \nThe ‘Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Care’ Perspective Paper was launched in September 2024 on the occasion of World Alzheimer’s month. This Perspective Paper does not merely document the status quo but challenges it – motivating the reader to rethink how Alzheimer’s Disease is addressed. By offering a comprehensive review of current practices\, identifying gaps and barriers\, and proposing policy recommendations\, this report seeks to reshape the Alzheimer’s disease healthcare pathway in ways that enhance outcomes and quality of life for all involved\, and thereby reduce the impact on society. \n \nProf. Dr. Sebastiaan Engelborghs\nFull professor of neurology and neurosciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, Co-Chair of the EAN Scientific Panel Dementia and Cognitive Disorders  \nSebastiaan Engelborghs is full professor of neurology and neurosciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)\, chair of research group NEUR (Neuroprotection & Neuromodulation)\, co-director of the VUB Center for Neurosciences (C4N) and chairman of the neurology department of the VUB university hospital (UZ Brussel). He is co-founder and co-director of the transdisciplinary memory clinic in UZ Brussel\, Brussels Integrated Center for Brain and Memory (Bru-BRAIN). He as well is full professor of neurosciences and neurochemistry at University of Antwerp. \nSebastiaan Engelborghs is board certified in clinical neurology (2001) and neurological revalidation medicine (2009). He achieved a PhD in medical sciences in 2004 and has interdisciplinary expertise in clinical neurology and neurosciences\, including electrophysiology\, neuroimaging\, biochemistry\, neurogenetics and neuropathology. Both clinically and with regard to research\, he is specialized in neurodegenerative brain disorders that cause dementia. He has built up expertise in clinical trials for AD and related disorders for more than 25 years and was PI as well as national or global coordinating physician for several clinical trials\, as well as being involved in the design of some of these clinical trials. Sebastiaan Engelborghs serves as co-chair of the European Alzheimer Disease Consortium (EADC)\, as co-chair of the dementia and cognitive disorders scientific panel (SP) of European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and is vice-president of the Belgian Dementia Council (BeDeCo). He is co-inventor of one patent and is academic promoter of two spin-off companies\, Epilog and ADx Neurosciences. \nHe is (co-)author on 432 PubMed-cited papers in international peer-reviewed journals and 19 book chapters which results in 35.228 citations without self-citations\, and a h-index of 82.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethinking-alzheimers-disease-from-diagnosis-to-care-congress-of-the-european-academy-of-neurology/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Finland
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SUMMARY:Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action
DESCRIPTION:On 26 June 2025\, MEP Romana Jerković (S&D\, Croatia)\, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Public Health Committee\, will host an event titled ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action’. Set to take place in the European Parliament\, this timely event will bring together high-level policymakers\, researchers\, clinicians\, industry representatives\, patient advocates and international organisations to collectively shape the future of brain research in Europe. \nBrain conditions\, neurological and mental alike\, are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death globally. With the growing societal and economic burden of brain conditions\, there is a pressing need for a united approach to brain health and research across the EU. Understanding how the brain works\, how brain disorders progress\, and finding treatments and cures for these diseases is a long-term endeavour; therefore\, making increased investment and support crucial. \nWith the next Framework Programme for Research & Innovation (FP10)\, the European Research Area Act\, the EU Life Sciences strategy and the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health on the horizon\, EBC welcomes this event as a critical platform to: \n\nReflect on recent scientific advancements in brain research across Europe\,\nAddress the challenges faced by the European research ecosystem\, including funding pressures\, ethical challenges and regulatory hurdles\,\nCall for reinforced EU-level action to secure and expand support for brain health and research.\n\n\nPractical Details\n\n\nDate: 26 June 2025 \nTime: 09:00-11:00 (Brussels time) \nHost: MEP Romana Jerković (S&D\, Croatia) \nLocation: SPINELLI 5G305\, European Parliament\, Brussels \n\nThe event will be moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director\, European Brain Council. \n\n \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director\, European Brain Council \nPlease note that we have reached capacity for in-person registration. You can register below to follow the event online. \nRegister to attend onlineProgramme \n09:00 – 09:10 \nWelcome from EBC and Host MEP \n\n \nMEP Romana Jerković\, Member of the European Parliament (S&D\, CR) \n\n \nKasia Jurczak\, Head of the Combatting Diseases (RTD.D.1) Unit\, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission \n\n \nSuzanne Dickson\, President of the European Brain Council (EBC) \nFireside Chat: A European Partnership for Brain Health: The Emergence of an EU Ecosystem for Brain Health and Brain\nResearch\n09:10 – 09:20 \n\n \nFriederike Bathe\, Head of the Coordination Office\, Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth \nPanel Discussion: Ethical & Regulatory Challenges in Brain Research\n09:20 – 09:55 \n\n \nSabine Hölter-Koch\, Chair\, ECNP Preclinical Data Forum Network \n\n \nKirk Leech\, Executive Director\, European Animal Research Association \n\n \nHervé Chneiweiss\, Director\, Neuroscience-Paris Seine-IBPS Laboratory \n\n \nAlice Accorroni\, RRFS Representative to the EAN Board\, European Academy of Neurology (EAN) \nFireside Chat: From Excellence to Practice: Translating Research Outcomes into Clinical Care\n09:55 – 10:15 \n\n \nAlina Tomoiaga\, Project Advisor\, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) \n\n \nAndreas Reif\, President Elect\, European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) \nPanel Discussion: Future Orientations to Promote Research Excellence in the European Union\n10:15 – 10:50 \n\n \nJan Palmowski\, Secretary-General\, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities \n\n \nTomás Ryan\, EBC Board Member; Chair\, FENS Advocacy Committee \n\n \nKasia Jurczak\, Head of the Combatting Diseases (RTD.D.1) Unit\, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission \n\n \nIsaac Middelmann\, Director of Strategic Fundraising\, EIT Health Accelerator \nConcluding Remarks\n10:50 – 11:00 \n\n \nSuzanne Dickson\, President\, European Brain Council
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/advancing-brain-research-in-europe-a-call-for-collective-action/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:Headway – A New Roadmap in Brain Health: Focus Epilepsy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-level policy event co-hosted by MEP Romana Jerković (S&D\, Croatia) and MEP Tomislav Sokol (EPP\, Croatia): “Headway – A New Roadmap in Brain Health: Focus Epilepsy”. The event will take place on Wednesday\, 2 July 2025\, from 14:30 to 16:30 CEST at the European Parliament\, Room SPAAK 4B1\, in Brussels. \nAs Europe grapples with ongoing geopolitical instability and the lasting impact of recent health crises\, building long-term resilience requires more than just economic reform. It demands a renewed focus on brain health. Prioritising neurological well-being is not only key to improving individual quality of life but also essential for preserving Europe’s social cohesion\, economic innovation\, and global competitiveness. \nThis event will bring together policymakers\, clinicians\, researchers\, patient advocates and industry leaders to address epilepsy\, one of the most common yet under-recognised neurological conditions in Europe. Despite affecting millions\, up to 40% of epilepsy patients still lack access to adequate treatment. The discussion will emphasise the urgent need for inclusive\, data-driven policy and integrated care pathways\, while situating epilepsy within the broader brain health agenda. \nDuring the event\, the latest edition of the Headway report will be presented\, developed by Angelini Pharma in partnership with TEHA Group. Since its inception in 2017\, the Headway initiative has championed a cross-sectoral approach to brain health\, addressing systemic challenges across healthcare\, education\, and the workplace. \nThe agenda will spotlight expert perspectives on the implementation of the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders across Europe. It will bring together a diverse range of voices\, including international patient organizations\, leading clinicians\, and senior EU policymakers. Notable contributions will come from figures such as MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis (S&D\, Lithuania)\, MEP András Tivadar Kulja (EPP\, Hungary)\, and MEP Aurelijus Veryga (ECR\, Lithuania)\, who will share their insights on how to translate global frameworks into concrete action within European health systems. \nThe European Brain Council (EBC) looks forward to being part of the event. Frédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director will take part in a roundtable discussion “Making Brain Health (and Epilepsy) a Public Priority in the EU” where he will share his insights on how brain health can remain at the top of the EU policy agenda. \nThe session will conclude with remarks from Agnese Cattaneo\, Chief Medical Officer of Angelini Pharma\, and will be moderated by Jennifer Baker\, renowned EU affairs presenter and journalist. \nDiscover the programmeRegister now
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/headway-a-new-roadmap-in-brain-health-focus-epilepsy/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
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SUMMARY:European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Building Our AlphabetThe 16th European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress will take place in Munich from 8 – 12 July 2025! \nPaediatric Neurology is a leading discipline. Combining the fascination for the child and the childs’ brain\, it is located in the center of medicine\, science and the understanding of human development. Paediatric Neurology is opening new horizons for acute and chronic health conditions. Leaps of innovation are taking place for methods\, medications\, interventions and brain research. Right now Paediatric Neurology transfers its’ visionary future to the children with neurological complexity. \nFor the 2025 EPNS Munich Congress the field is classified into A for Acute\, B for Brain\, Health & Science and C for Chronic. EPNS is building their own alphabet of research and care taking: dedicated to the children\, equipped for the extending variety of neuropaediatric diseases\, stimulating and integrating science. \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will take part in an Early Morning Teaching Session on Wednesday 9th of July on ‘Advocacy Training for Child Neurology and Brain Health’. This session will be co-chaired with Prof. Dr. Anna Jansen\, Professor of Child Neurology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the University of Antwerp (UA). The session will take place on 9 July 2025 at 07:30-08:15 in the room Saal 13b (ICM). \nAdditionally\, EBC will be present among the Society stands throughout the entirety of the congress! Whether you want to discuss our ongoing projects\, learn more about our mission\, or explore future events and collaboration opportunities – come find us!  \nHighlight TopicsFind Out More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/epns-2025-congress/
LOCATION:ICM International Congress Center Munich\, Messegelände\, Munich\, 81823
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SUMMARY:Walking the Talk for Dementia: Rethinking the Future of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Talk for Dementia is an immersive experience that challenges conventional power dynamics and hierarchies in healthcare by using shared vulnerability as a catalyst for transformation. The third edition is set to take place from 24-31 August 2025 in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) under the overarching theme ‘Rethinking the Future of Dementia’. \nIt consists of a 40 km\, four-day walk along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Spain) for deepen connections and diversify perspectives\, followed by a two-day symposium to transform shared experiences into action. \nParticipants include individuals working\, researching\, and living with dementia\, both inspired and affected by this diagnosis. Together they will explore and highlight a variety of key issues related to dementia across social\, geographical\, cultural\, and professional backgrounds. \nIf you are interested to learn more about how to participate\, please contact: fernando.peres@gbhi.org \nFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/walking-the-talk-for-dementia-rethinking-the-future-of-dementia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
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SUMMARY:TechTour Mental & Brain Health 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health is a highly selective investment programme that culminates in a live event featuring 24 of the most promising start-ups. These companies are chosen from a large pool of applicants by an independent panel of active investors and industry experts\, ensuring a curated line-up of high-impact ventures. \nWhy Attend?\n\nEngage with over 30+ investors seeking cutting-edge innovations and schedule One2One meetings with all onsite participants.\nGain exclusive insights from 24 presenting companies showcasing groundbreaking solutions.\nBuild strategic connections with industry leaders\, experts\, and entrepreneurs.\nAttend expert-led discussions that explore the biggest challenges and opportunities in the field.\nJoin an invitation-only networking cocktail dinner where real collaborations take shape.\n\nAbout Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health\nThe event will take place on 11-12 September 2025 in Porto (Portugal). This is the second edition of the ambitious Investment and Scaling Programme\, designed to bring together leading investors\, corporate partners\, and 24 of the most promising innovative mental and brain health technology companies from around the world. \nRegister now as a participant and take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount code: BRAINHEALTH20 \nLearn more & Register HereTechTour-Discount-Registration-2025\nDownload the PDF here.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/techtour-mental-brain-health-2025/
LOCATION:Porto\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Brain Health at the Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Programme of day 1Programme of day 2As part of the Global Brain Coalition\, the European Brain Council (EBC) will host a high-level side event in the framework of the Science Summit at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York City on 24-26 September 2025. \nIt is estimated that more than three billion people currently live with a neurological condition and 970 million with a mental health disorder worldwide. These conditions represent a high individual\, social and economic burden and contribute immensely to the global burden of disease – in fact\, as of 2024\, neurological conditions alone are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. The associated costs are placing mounting pressure on national fiscal budgets. Demographic changes—including shrinking working-age populations—are also reducing tax bases and exerting downward pressure on productivity and long-term economic growth. \nThe growing urgency to address this burden has catalysed a global movement to position brain health not only an issue of health or research\, but as a social and fiscal public policy issue as well\, with brain capital as a business and national competitiveness imperative. These priorities are now emerging as central to global conversations around public policy\, economic development\, and innovation. \n \nOver the last several years\, the need to place brain health and brain capital on the global agenda has gained critical momentum through a series of high-level convenings\, pilot programs\, and public-private partnerships. These efforts include regional breakthroughs such as Houston’s emerging brain health ecosystem; national brain health strategies now adopted by more than 20 countries; European Union initiatives led by the European Brain Council (EBC); and global coordination efforts such as the Brain Days at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)\, the Brain Health House at Davos\, the World Economic Forum’s Brain Economy Action Forum\, and the Business Collaborative for Brain Health. The 2025 Brain Days at UNGA80 build on this foundation—offering a strategic inflection point to sustain and scale action. This gathering represents another step forward in uniting science\, policy\, and economic stakeholders around a shared mission: to advance brain health as a driver of human and societal resilience. \nFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept2025 is a pivotal year to deepen and broaden this agenda\, particularly at the global level. Despite times of change and unrest\, momentum is building at international policy and investment level\, with the United Nations (UN) and its agencies entering a crucial period of strategic planning\, work programme\, and milestone-setting and program design for the post-2030 era. We have before us an opportunity to transform momentum into coordinated global action. The additional insights gathered through UNGA80’s Brain Health Days will directly inform a Global Brain Health Action Plan aligned with upcoming milestones\, including the G20 health track\, the Lausanne Workshop XII\, Davos 2026 as well as key political milestones at the regional and national levels\, such as the launch of a European Partnership for Brain Health in 2026. \nThe topics of science collaboration and research funding remain vital amidst government changeups\, multiannual funding frameworks and timelines ending as well as ongoing discussions for post-2030 budget lines. Amidst instability of national (i.e. UK\, China\, Japan\, US) and international (i.e. EU\, DFC’s\, WHO) funding\, there are also opportunities for growth and diversification. \nProgramme SkeletonMorning of 25 September: Brain Health & Research Across Borders\nClick here to access the programme. \nAfternoon of 25 September: Brain Health & Research Across Society\nClick here to access the programme. \nMorning of 26 September: Brain Health Across Generations\nClick here to access the programme. \nAfternoon of 26 September: Future of Brain Health Policy\nClick here to access the programme. \nIn terms of brain health and public health policy\, the UN will convene their High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable diseases in the days surrounding the event\, where Heads of States and Government will set a new vision to prevent and control NCDs towards 2030 and 2050 through a political declaration to be decided during the UN General Assembly (UNGA80)\, providing a unique opportunity to adopt a new\, ambitious and achievable political declaration on NCDs towards 2050. \nIn this context\, the Science Summit at UNGA80 offers a rich and unique opportunity to solidify brain health and brain capital as a global development priority— anchored in science\, fiscal necessity\, and economic resilience. The work initiated here will inform and propel a Brain Economy Action Plan to be advanced at Davos 2026\, and feed into the many ongoing initiatives dedicated to improved outcomes in the brain space and a greater recognition of brain science and brain health in our society. \nAlongside science collaboration and prioritization of brain health\, the 2025 Brain Days at UNGA80 will touch on a wide variety of topics\, demonstrating why we must remain steadfast in our work towards strengthening international brain research and addressing brain health across the life course and within all aspects of our lives (brain development\, built environment\, workplace mental health\, etc.) in order to prepare for a brain healthier future for us and generations to come. \nfull programmeRegisterGlobal Brain Campaign
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/unga80/
CATEGORIES:Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:25th World Congress of Psychiatry in Prague
DESCRIPTION:The 25th World Congress of Psychiatry\, organised by the World Psychiatric Association\, will take place from 5 to 8 October 2025 in Prague\, Czech Republic. This premier global event gathers psychiatrists\, mental health professionals\, researchers\, and policymakers to explore the latest advances and challenges in psychiatry. The congress will focus on themes such as innovations in diagnosis and treatment\, digital psychiatry\, mental health across the lifespan\, stigma reduction\, and global mental health strategies\, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. \nWhy Attend?\nAttending the congress offers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of psychiatric science and practice\, connect with international experts\, and enhance your professional skills. Here is an example of what to expect: \n\nAccess cutting-edge research and clinical insights;\nEngage in interactive workshops and pre-congress courses;\nNetwork with global leaders and peers in mental health;\nExplore innovations in digital psychiatry and psychosocial care.\n\nProgramme Highlights\nThe scientific programme is designed to address the most pressing issues and innovations in psychiatry today. Attendees can look forward to a rich mix of plenary lectures\, symposia\, and interactive sessions led by world-renowned experts. The congress will cover a broad spectrum of topics\, including advances in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment\, the integration of digital tools in mental health care\, and the latest research in neuroscience. \nFurthermore\, special attention will be given to mental health across different age groups\, from child and adolescent psychiatry to geriatric mental health\, as well as strategies for reducing stigma and improving access to care worldwide. The event will also feature poster presentations showcasing new research and pre-congress courses on 5 October\, offering in-depth learning on specialised topics. \nFind Out More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/save-the-date-for-the-25th-world-congress-of-psychiatry-in-prague/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic
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SUMMARY:Embracing Collaboration in Neurosurgery | European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to join the European Academy of Neurosurgical Societies Congress 2025 set to take place from 5-9 October 2025 in Vienna (Austria). Suzanne Dickson\, EBC President\, will take part in a joint session on Sunday\, 5th of October from 09:00 – 12:00. The topic of discussion will revolve around ‘Research in European Neuroscience’. \nThe EANS Congress is the highlight and the largest event of the busy educational portfolio of the association. Attended by 2.000 neurosurgeons from Europe and all over the world\, the EANS Annual Congress is the main meeting point of the European Neurosurgical Community\, and the connecting link between European Neurosurgery and all continental neurosurgical societies. \nEBC SpeakersSuzanne L. DicksonPresident\, European Brain CouncilProfessor Suzanne L Dickson is a neurobiologist and Professor of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Gothenburg. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from the University of Cambridge in 1993\, where she later became Senior Lecturer in Physiology. She is a leading figure in neuroendocrinology and works within many European Union and international organisations and societies to promote research\, facilitate grant funding and training of Early Career Scientists. Her research into the neurobiology of appetite aims to unravel neurobiological pathways that respond to orexigenic signals\, such as the hormone\, ghrelin\, and that drive feeding behaviours\, not only food intake but also food choice\, food anticipation\, food reward and food motivation. This work involves mostly preclinical studies and includes behavioural tasks\, viral vector mapping\, chemogenetics and RNAscope. She is Secretary and Executive Board member of the European College for Neuropsychopharmacology\, and also chairs ECNP’s Workshop for Early Career Scientists in Europe. She also is founder and co-chair of ECNP’s nutrition network and EBRA’s BRAINFOOD cluster. \nDaniel WójcikMember\, IBRO Pan-Europe Regional CommitteeProfessor Daniel Wójcik is a member of the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee. He is a Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Neuroinformatics at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology\, Polish Academy of Sciences\, in Poland. He also serves as a Research Professor and Group Leader (50% position) within the TEAM-NET bioNN project at the Institute of Applied Psychology\, Faculty of Management and Social Communication\, Jagiellonian University\, Kraków\, Poland. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT the eans CONGRESSHave a look at the programme
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/embracing-collaboration-neurosurgery-eans-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress\, Messepl. 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
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SUMMARY:Towards a Global Brain Health Data Space - CSA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With the ultimate goal to preserve and promote brain health in society and to enhance the well-being of people with neurological and mental health conditions in Europe and worldwide\, the Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealth has been preparing for the launch of a European Partnership for Brain Health. Supported by the European Commission\, the CSA BrainHealth gathers national and regional funders and relevant stakeholders in Europe and beyond\, in close connection with the research community to enable collaboration and a broad dialogue\, paving the way towards the future Partnership. \nThird in a series of webinars aiming at informing global stakeholders about the upcoming Partnership and putting EU brain research on the global stage\, the CSA BrainHealth Webinar “Towards a Global Brain Health Data Space” will take place on 9th of October 2025 at 14:00 – 15:40 CEST. Gathering global actors in brain health\, the webinar will explore regional perspectives and priorities\, together with identifying barriers and opportunities for collaboration towards a global brain health data space. \n\nPractical Details\n \nDate: 9 October 2025\n \n \nTime: 14:00 – 15:40 CEST\n \n \n \nLocation: Online Webinar\n \n \nRegister NowAbout the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) \nBrain disorders – neurological and mental alike – are leading causes of mortality and disability globally\, placing a great burden on society as a whole: affecting not only the millions of Europeans affected by a brain condition but their families\, professional and informal carers\, as well as healthcare systems and national economies as a whole. \nTo take on these grand challenges\, a coordinated\, sustainable\, and holistic research and innovation initiative\, the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth)\, is envisaged as a major joint effort of the European Commission\, Member States and Associated Countries in collaboration with international partners. By capitalising on existing initiatives\, synergies will be formed and links with all relevant stakeholders in the brain health sector and beyond will be strengthened to increase and align efforts and funding. A joint Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and the resulting Implementation Plan will provide impetus to brain research\, innovation\, and health care aimed to improve and maintain brain health in society. The expected impact of the EP BrainHealth is an accelerated translation of research results into improved brain health protection- and care-strategies as well as new and better technology for diagnostics and treatment. The harmonisation of approaches and consideration of legal\, social\, and ethical aspects of brain health research will improve the implementation of research results and public health policies. By focusing not only on brain disorders but also on the protection of brain health\, the EP BrainHealth will pave the way towards a healthier society.   \nLearn More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/towards-a-global-brain-health-data-space/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 38th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) annual congress will take place on 11 – 14 October 2025 in Amsterdam\, The Netherlands. \nThe ECNP Congress is Europe’s largest meeting in applied and translational neuroscience\, annually bringing together nearly 7\,000 psychiatrists\, neuroscientists\, neurologists and psychologists over 100 countries around the world to share the latest developments in human mood\, behaviour\, cognition and emotion and their application to the treatment of brain disorders. \nSpanning the spectrum of human mood\, behaviour\, cognition and emotion\, from basic science to clinical care\, the ECNP Congress is Europe’s premier showcase for new research\, treatments and technologies in applied brain science. \nThe ECNP Congress is for everyone interested in the best innovations in the CNS field: \n\nTreatment research in psychiatry\, neurology and psychology\nMental health care\nDiscoveries in neuroscience and neurobiology\nThe latest developments in industry innovation\nPublic policy and regulation\nPatient issues\n\nEBC looks forward to hosting the fireside chat Towards a European Partnership for Brain Health: Priority Setting for the Future of EU-Funding\, set to take place on 11 October 2025 from 16:40-17:25. In this session\, the speakers will discuss the Partnership’s goals and how best to ensure all relevant communities are involved and empowered by the initiative. \nFurthermore\, Vinciane Quoidbach\, EBC Research Project Manager\, will be presenting a poster on ‘Innovative Approaches to Identify Individuals Experiencing First Episode Psychosis and Connect Them to Care‘. This presentation will take place in the poster area on 11 October 2025 from 12:00-13:25. \nLastly\, don’t miss “Mental health research in transition” (Mon 13 Oct\, 16:40–17:40\, Auditorium)\, exploring strategies for cross‑disciplinary\, impactful mental health research with leaders including EBC President\, Suzanne L. Dickson\, and Gamian- Europe President\, Péter Kéri. \nEBC is also thrilled to be present with a booth during the entire congress. Come and find us to speak about our ongoing projects and future events! \nFind Out More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/ecnp-congress-2025/
LOCATION:RAI Amsterdam\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, North Holland\, 1078 GZ\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Towards a European Partnership for Brain Health: Priority Setting for the Future of EU-Funding | 38th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress
DESCRIPTION:The fireside chat Towards a European Partnership for Brain Health: Priority Setting for the Future of EU-Funding will take place on 11 October 2025 from 16:40-17:25 at the 38th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Annual Congress in Amsterdam (the Netherlands). \nBrain disorders – neurological and mental alike – are widespread\, with approximately 60% of the European population living with a neurological condition and one in six citizens affected by mental ill-health. Due to such a high disease burden and considering the associated costs for society\, the EU and its Member States have made considerable investments in brain research leading to a significant increase of initiatives in this area. \nEffective and efficient collaboration and cooperation is often identified as a key success factor to achieve the full impact of brain research for the wider brain community. There is a constant need for strengthening the information flow and accelerating the exchange of experience on the on-going and future projects as well as maintaining continuous dialogue between all the stakeholder groups and initiatives to allow that objectives are aligned\, and needs are met.\nTo emphasise the significance of brain health and research\, the European Union (EU) has undertaken significant measures to enhance brain research initiatives. With the European Partnership for Brain Health to launch in 2026\, there is a mission to support brain health research and innovation by strengthening transnational collaboration and alignment to enhance understanding of the brain and to promote the translation of results into tailored solutions for prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment and care accessible for all. \nIn this session\, our speakers will discuss the Partnership’s goals and how best to ensure all relevant communities are involved and empowered by the initiative. The audience will be encouraged to participate actively and play a role in the discussion. \nLearn more about the Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealthMeet the Speakers\nFrédéric Destrebecq \nExecutive Director\, European Brain Council \nSuzanne Dickson \nPresident\, European Brain Council \nAndrei Reif \nFull Professor of Psychiatry\, University Hospital Frankfurt
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/towards-a-european-partnership-for-brain-health/
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SUMMARY:The Brain as a Strategic Asset: Securing Europe’s Future Through Innovation and Health
DESCRIPTION:On 14 October 2025\, join us for “The Brain as a Strategic Asset”. With neurological and mental disorders representing a leading cause of disability and costing the European Union between €800 billion and €1.4 trillion annually\, we can no longer sideline brain health in the EU’s policy frameworks and funding decisions. Hosted by MEP Zdechovsky\, this event will spotlight how the European Union is beginning to rise to the challenge – through increased legislative momentum on a Neurological and Mental Health Strategy\, the upcoming launch of the European Partnership for Brain Health in 2026 and the work to develop an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain. \nAs Europe navigates a volatile and fast-changing world\, the time has come to acknowledge and invest in our most vital asset: the brain. From digital and demographic transitions to climate and security challenges\, the EU is being forced to adapt – and so are citizens\, whose brain resilience will be key. At the heart of health\, innovation\, competitiveness and resilience\, brain health is no longer a niche concern but a societal\, political and economic priority for the whole continent. \nMore than ever\, Europe must recognise the strategic value of investing in brain research and innovation and encourage the translation of scientific progress into real-world applications across health\, social\, educational and industrial policy. This event is a call to action for policymakers\, patients\, carers\, scientists\, innovators and citizens to come together and reimagine the European Union through the lens of the brain – placing it at the heart of a healthier\, smarter and more resilient future. \n\nPractical Details\n\n\nDate: 14 October 2025 \nTime: 16:30-18:00 (Brussels time) \nHost: MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP\, Czech Republic) \nCo-Host: MEP Tomislav Sokol (EPP\, Croatia) \nLocation: SPINELLI A3E-2\, European Parliament\, Brussels \n\nProgrammeWelcome & Introduction Tomáš ZdechovskýMember of the European Parliament\, EPP – CZ \nTomislav SokolMember of the European Parliament\, EPP – CR \nCarlo CiccioliMember of the European Parliament\, ECR – IT \nSuzanne DicksonPresident\,European Brain Council \nIntroductory Virtual Address Olivér VárhelyiEuropean Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare \nReal-World Experiences and Unmet Needs The discussion will highlight priorities for equitable access\, stigma reduction and patient-driven research\, while exploring how upcoming EU initiatives\, including the European Partnership for Brain Health\, can build a more connected and inclusive future for all those living with a brain condition.Astri ArnesenPresident\, European Federation of Neurological Associations \nPéter KériPresident\,GAMIAN-Europe \nGenerating a Brain Research Ecosystem in Europe A short\, interactive conversation exploring how Europe can build stronger innovation ecosystems for brain health\, with a focus on cross-sectoral collaboration\, public-private partnerships and existing initiatives that could be better streamlined or replicated.Kirsten M. DanielsenSenior Project Manager\, Danish Life Science Cluster \nPascal MaignéExpert\, French Agency of Biomedicine \nInvesting and Prioritizing Europe’s Most Valuable Asset This session will explore how Europe can translate its growing political recognition of brain health into tangible investment and action. From aligning the pharma review and research priorities to unlocking public-private collaboration and leveraging real-world evidence\, panellists will discuss how to ensure that Europe’s most valuable asset - its people’s brains - receives the investment it deserves.Alexander KullaGlobal Head of the Neurology & Immunology\, Fertility and CM&E Medical Unit\, Merck \nIsaac MiddelmannDirector of Strategic Fundraising\, EIT Health Accelerator \nTomás RyanBoard Member\,European Brain Council \nPhilip SchwabGovernment Affairs Lead Europe\, AbbVie \nConcluding Words Tomáš ZdechovskýMember of the European Parliament\, EPP – CZ \nTomislav SokolMember of the European Parliament\, EPP – CR \nSuzanne DicksonPresident\,European Brain Council
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/the-brain-as-a-strategic-asset/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:Brain Innovation Days
DESCRIPTION:The 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days will take place on 15-16 October 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels! \nThe Brain Innovation Days\, led by EBC\, originate from a collaboration between the scientific and business communities\, uniting to highlight opportunities within the brain space. Researchers\, clinicians\, industry professionals\, and other stakeholders worldwide are striving not only to deepen our understanding of the brain but also to translate this knowledge into innovative treatments\, interventions\, and tools to improve brain health. This event\, along with its growing community\, serves as a dynamic platform to enhance collaboration\, facilitate knowledge sharing\, drive business development\, connect key stakeholders\, attract investments\, encourage dialogue\, and showcase cutting-edge innovations and progress\, particularly in Europe. \nBuilding on the success of previous years\, the 2025 edition will continue to feature two full days dedicated to high-level brain innovation\, providing extensive networking opportunities for key stakeholders and experts in the field. Attendees can explore ground-breaking projects in the Innovation Hall\, engage in insightful Brain Talks and panel discussions\, and witness a pitch competition showcasing brain-related start-ups. \nFocusing on ‘The Adaptive Brain in a Fast-Evolving World‘\, the sessions will revolve around these four subthemes: \n🚀 Brain Research Frontiers: Driving Europe’s Innovation Leadership \n🚀 Brain Health Equity: Closing the Gap to Leave no One Behind \n🚀 Youth Culture: Shaping Brain Health in the Modern World \n🚀 Beyond Neuroscience: Reimagining the World Through a Brain Health Lens \nInnovation Hall\nThe Innovation Hall is the place to be to showcase and discuss your ideas\, breakthroughs\, products and latest innovations with the high-level and diverse array of stakeholders attending the Brain Innovation Days. The main vein of the event venue\, the Innovation Hall\, will be where the discussion happens outside of plenary presentations — a spot in the space will be vital to ensure you are visible throughout the two days!  \nShowcase your breakthrough in the Innovation Hall\, where innovators connect with a high-level\, multidisciplinary audience passionate about advancing brain research and solutions. This space is designed for dynamic interactions\, making it the focal point for networking and dialogue beyond the plenary programme. Innovators gain direct access to leading researchers\, clinicians\, industry experts\, investors\, and policymakers – creating invaluable opportunities for feedback\, networking\, and collaboration. Innovators are asked to apply through this form and the Brain Innovation Days team will reach out after revising the application. A high table and a chair will be provided\, as well as space for a roll-up or backdrop\, if needed. \nApplications are first come\, first served and spots are filling up fast! Apply now before it’s too late\, more information on the Brain Innovation Days website. \nBrain Innovation Days Pitch Competition\nOur annual Pitch Competition aims to provide start-ups the opportunity to showcase great examples of brain innovation in Europe that can create positive impact — innovations and solutions that will improve the quality of life of people with brain disorders (neurological and mental) and support clinicians\, researchers\, caregivers\, industry\, and society as a whole.\n\nPitch your business to join the running for expert & investor mentorship\, prominent event exposure\, in-depth jury feedback\, networking opportunities\, an exclusive video interview\, your own Brain Talks podcast episode and much more! Being selected as a finalist for the Pitch Competition grants you a waived ticket to the two-day Brain Innovation Days event taking place in Brussels (Belgium) on October 15th and 16th\, 2025.\nFollow the Brain Innovation Days social media channels and dedicated newsletter for all the latest updates – more information to be released soon! \nFind Out More About the Event
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/brain-innovation-days-2/
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SUMMARY:Final Conference of the Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter two years of collaborative efforts with national funders\, research leaders\, patient representatives and key stakeholders\, the CSA BrainHealth is set to present the strategic foundation of the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) – an ambitious joint effort of the European Commission and Member States to transform how Europe supports brain research\, brain health\, innovation and care. \nWith neurological and mental disorders being the leading cause of disability worldwide\, the need for coordinated action has never been more urgent. This conference offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore the vision\, priorities and long-term goals of EP BrainHealth before its formal launch in January 2026. Spanning critical topics such as innovation\, capacity building\, international collaboration and systemic change across the brain ecosystem\, this high-level event is key for those seeking to understand how the European Union will shape the future of brain health – for citizens\, healthcare systems and society as a whole. Whether you’re a policymaker\, researcher\, healthcare innovator or a civil society representative\, this event will provide a first look at a historic new phase in Europe’s brain health journey. \nPractical Details\nDate: 15 October 2025\nTime: 13:00 – 17:00 CET\nLocation: La Tricoterie\, Brussels & online \nLearn moreRegister Now
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/final-conference-of-the-coordination-and-support-action-csa-brainhealth/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:World Orphan Drug Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:27 – 29 October 2025 \nAmsterdam\, The Netherlands World Orphan Drug Congress 2025Strategy\, Advocacy & Partnering For The Global Orphan Drug IndustryThe World’s Largest Rare Disease Event\nThe World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest and most established orphan drug & rare disease meeting of its kind across the globe. From cell and gene therapy\, genetic testing\, and market access\, to real world evidence\, this one meeting covers the whole orphan drugs value chain where science\, government and manufacturers all come together to create ground-breaking progress. \nThe European Brain Council (EBC) will take part in the congress in the following session: \nFuture of the Mind: Investing in Cognitive Health for Human & Economic Flourishing\n20 January 2026 / 08:55 – 09:30 CET\nLocation: Heimatmuseum\, Museumstrasse 1\, Davos\, Switzerland \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will be moderating a panel discussion on ‘Future of the Mind: Investing in Cognitive Health for Human & Economic Flourishing’ on January 20th\, 2026. This session explores the emerging concept of brain capital and the critical role of cognitive health in driving both human and economic flourishing. Leaders from neuroscience\, investment\, and innovation discuss how supporting brain health and neuro-innovation can unlock productivity\, wellbeing\, and long-term societal impact. \nLearn More & RegisterThe $11+ Trillion Care Economy: Steps for Investors\, Boardrooms\, and AI\n21 January 2026 / 09:00 – 10:15 CET\nLocation: IHC House\, 65 Promenade\, Davos \nOn January 21st\, EBC will take part in a roundtable titled ‘The $11+ Trillion Care Economy: Steps for Investors\, Boardrooms\, and AI‘ at the IHC House. The session will explore brain health as a defining care example\, with new models emerging in MENA\, Asia and beyond that are increasingly intertwined with caregiving best practices in cancer\, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It will examine Al and digital health’s impact across these disease areas\, where breakthroughs in early detection\, remote monitoring and personalised treatment are moving from pilot to scale. Participants will assess which innovations have achieved meaningful clinical and financial results\, and confront the hard barriers that remain: workforce shortages that technology alone cannot solve\, fragmented data systems that prevent care coordination\, and payment models that still reward volume over value. \nThe discussion will identify what must change in investment strategy\, regulatory policy and organizational design to unlock the $11 trillion care economy’s potential for patients\, providers and payers alike. \nPurpose Beyond Longevity: Health\, Demography and Political Responsibility\n22 January 2026 / 10:00 – 12:00 CET\nLocation: House of Collaboration\, Davos \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will additionally speak during a session titled ‘Purpose Beyond Longevity: Health\, Demography and Political Responsibility‘. As science and technology extend human life\, we must ask: What do we live longer for? How can longevity policies foster purpose\, wellbeing\, and intergenerational solidarity\, while ensuring equitable access and global impact\, including for populations in the Global South? \nThe session is partnership-forward and solution-oriented\, framing longevity as a shared opportunity for governments\, multilateral institutions\, the private sector\, and civil society to advance health\, wellbeing\, and societal impact across generations\, fostering ethical leadership\, inclusive innovation\, and intergenerational solidarity while promoting equitable access globally. \nLearn More & RegisterThe Science of Mindfulness: Rethinking Leadership\, Wellbeing\, and the Human Potential\n22 January 2026 / 14:30 – 15:30 CET\nLocation: Davos Platz\, Graubünden \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will speak during a session titled ‘The Science of Mindfulness: Rethinking Leadership\, Wellbeing\, and the Human Potential‘. The session serves as a cross-disciplinary conversation on the science of mindfulness bridging neuroscience research\, technology and contemplative wisdom. The discussion will explore how mindfulness shapes brain health\, resilience\, and human flourishing\, offering evidence-based insights and lived perspectives on its role in wellbeing\, leadership\, and longevity. \nLearn More & RegisterIntroducing the Global Brain Economy Initiative (GBEI)\nBrain Capital is fast emerging as essential infrastructure for the 21st-century economy. Strategic investment has the potential to unlock an estimated $6.2 trillion in annual global GDP\, yet efforts remain fragmented across healthcare\, education\, workforce development\, and public policy. GBEI will work with a group of global leaders to help bring efforts together and move a coordinated brain economy forward. EBC Executive Director Frédéric Destrebecq will join the Advisory Committee\, which plays an important role in shaping priorities and ensuring the initiative stays grounded in real-world impact. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/world-orphan-drug-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Amsterdam\, The Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Rethinking MG
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Schizophrenia Webinar - Denmark Country Profile
DESCRIPTION:Practical Details\nOrganisers: European Brain Council & Danish Brain Council\nDate: 8 December 2025\, 16:00 – 17:30 CET\nLocation: Virtual Webinar  \nSchizophrenia remains a major public health challenge\, with significant personal\, social and economic consequences. Traditional approaches to schizophrenia focus primarily on mental health interventions\, yet emerging evidence underscores the need for a brain health perspective—one that acknowledges the interplay between biological\, psychological and social determinants. \nThe webinar A Comprehensive\, High-Quality Approach to the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adolescents and Young Adults\, building on the second and third phase of the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project\, will explore how early intervention\, innovative treatments and social policy reforms can reshape schizophrenia care across Europe. The webinar\, set to take place online on 8 December 2025 (16:00-17:30 CET)\, will discuss and present country-specific findings\, illustrating barriers and best practices in implementing comprehensive care pathways in Denmark. Experts will discuss youth-focused key policy recommendations\, including early detection programs\, access to innovative pharmacological and psychosocial treatments\, integrated care models and digital health solutions. The webinar will highlight the importance of addressing the Quality Care for Child and Adolescent Health with a Focus on Brain Health – The Case of Schizophrenia. \nParticipants will include leading psychiatrists and other key mental health professionals\, policymakers in the field of public health and social affairs\, education and patient representatives\, fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue on bridging research\, clinical practice and policy. The discussion will focus on implementing a brain health framework that prioritises prevention\, personalised care and long-term rehabilitation. By adopting a biopsychosocial approach and integrating brain health into national policies\, we can shift the paradigm in schizophrenia care—ensuring earlier interventions\, better treatment outcomes and enhanced quality of life for young patients across Europe. \nRegisterProgramme
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethinking-schizophrenia-webinar-denmark-country-profile/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:European Brain Council (EBC) in Davos during World Economic Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place in Davos (Switzerland) from 19 to 23 January 2026. The event convenes global leaders to address key global and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks\, stimulating growth to improve living standards\, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition. \nWill you be in Davos during the World Economic Forum 2026 and would like to meet with us? Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at advocacy@braincouncil.eu. \nThe European Brain Council during the World Economic Forum \nFuture of the Mind: Investing in Cognitive Health for Human & Economic Flourishing\n20 January 2026 / 08:55 – 09:30 CET\nLocation: Heimatmuseum\, Museumstrasse 1\, Davos\, Switzerland \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will be moderating a panel discussion on ‘Future of the Mind: Investing in Cognitive Health for Human & Economic Flourishing’ on January 20th\, 2026. This session explores the emerging concept of brain capital and the critical role of cognitive health in driving both human and economic flourishing. Leaders from neuroscience\, investment\, and innovation discuss how supporting brain health and neuro-innovation can unlock productivity\, wellbeing\, and long-term societal impact. \nLearn More & RegisterThe $11+ Trillion Care Economy: Steps for Investors\, Boardrooms\, and AI\n21 January 2026 / 09:00 – 10:15 CET\nLocation: IHC House\, 65 Promenade\, Davos \nOn January 21st\, EBC will take part in a roundtable titled ‘The $11+ Trillion Care Economy: Steps for Investors\, Boardrooms\, and AI‘ at the IHC House. The session will explore brain health as a defining care example\, with new models emerging in MENA\, Asia and beyond that are increasingly intertwined with caregiving best practices in cancer\, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It will examine Al and digital health’s impact across these disease areas\, where breakthroughs in early detection\, remote monitoring and personalised treatment are moving from pilot to scale. Participants will assess which innovations have achieved meaningful clinical and financial results\, and confront the hard barriers that remain: workforce shortages that technology alone cannot solve\, fragmented data systems that prevent care coordination\, and payment models that still reward volume over value. \nThe discussion will identify what must change in investment strategy\, regulatory policy and organizational design to unlock the $11 trillion care economy’s potential for patients\, providers and payers alike. \nPurpose Beyond Longevity: Health\, Demography and Political Responsibility\n22 January 2026 / 10:00 – 12:00 CET\nLocation: House of Collaboration\, Davos \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will additionally speak during a session titled ‘Purpose Beyond Longevity: Health\, Demography and Political Responsibility‘. As science and technology extend human life\, we must ask: What do we live longer for? How can longevity policies foster purpose\, wellbeing\, and intergenerational solidarity\, while ensuring equitable access and global impact\, including for populations in the Global South? \nThe session is partnership-forward and solution-oriented\, framing longevity as a shared opportunity for governments\, multilateral institutions\, the private sector\, and civil society to advance health\, wellbeing\, and societal impact across generations\, fostering ethical leadership\, inclusive innovation\, and intergenerational solidarity while promoting equitable access globally. \nLearn More & RegisterThe Science of Mindfulness: Rethinking Leadership\, Wellbeing\, and the Human Potential\n22 January 2026 / 14:30 – 15:30 CET\nLocation: Davos Platz\, Graubünden \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will speak during a session titled ‘The Science of Mindfulness: Rethinking Leadership\, Wellbeing\, and the Human Potential‘. The session serves as a cross-disciplinary conversation on the science of mindfulness bridging neuroscience research\, technology and contemplative wisdom. The discussion will explore how mindfulness shapes brain health\, resilience\, and human flourishing\, offering evidence-based insights and lived perspectives on its role in wellbeing\, leadership\, and longevity. \nLearn More & RegisterIntroducing the Global Brain Economy Initiative (GBEI)\nBrain Capital is fast emerging as essential infrastructure for the 21st-century economy. Strategic investment has the potential to unlock an estimated $6.2 trillion in annual global GDP\, yet efforts remain fragmented across healthcare\, education\, workforce development\, and public policy. GBEI will work with a group of global leaders to help bring efforts together and move a coordinated brain economy forward. EBC Executive Director Frédéric Destrebecq will join the Advisory Committee\, which plays an important role in shaping priorities and ensuring the initiative stays grounded in real-world impact. \nLearn More\nWill you be in Davos during the World Economic Forum 2026 and would like to meet with us? Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at advocacy@braincouncil.eu.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/ebc-in-davos-during-wef-2026/
LOCATION:Davos\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
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SUMMARY:17th International Newborn Brain Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Newborn Brain Society\, under the direction of Professors Mohamed El-Dib and Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane\, in collaboration with the Scientific Committee chaired by Janet Soul\, are delighted to welcome you to the 17th International Newborn Brain Conference (INBBC 2026)\, taking place in Naples\, Italy\, from 8-10 February 2026. \nThe INBBC is the world’s premier conference dedicated to newborn brain health and development\, bringing together leading experts from neonatology\, neurology\, and neuroscience to advance our understanding of the developing brain. The Conference programme is currently being developed by the distinguished Program Committee with the goal of delivering the utmost in scientific excellence and the most up-to-date research discoveries to the global community focused on newborn brain care and protection. \nINBBC 2026 will feature an exciting programme of keynote presentations\, scientific symposia\, clinical case discussions\, technical workshops\, multidisciplinary sessions\, career development opportunities\, and networking events in the beautiful historic setting of Naples. Enjoy three days of cutting-edge science\, clinical innovation\, and collaborative learning that will shape the future of newborn brain health and care. \nFind out more
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/inbbc-2026/
LOCATION:Naples\, Italy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newborn Brain Society":MAILTO:info@newbornbrainsociety.org
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SUMMARY:Advancing the Rare Brain Disease Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:24 February 2026 \nRare Disease Day 2026 Advancing the Rare Brain Disease Ecosystem This event will take place at BlankSpace Place du Luxembourg\, Rue d’Arlon 80\, 1040\, Brussels\, Belgium. \nThe main purpose of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on the lives of those affected. Building on the European Brain Council’s (EBC) ongoing work on rare diseases\, the Rare Brain Disease (RBD) Ecosystem was launched in 2025. This initiative aims to engage key stakeholders across Europe to identify gaps\, set priorities\, and foster collaborative projects\, with a focus on strengthening the integration of research and healthcare. Placing brain health at the core of rare disease prevention and management\, this event gathers multidisciplinary experts from research\, clinical care\, patient advocacy\, and industry to share perspectives and priorities on the rare disease research\, care\, and policy space. \nThe meeting will review recent European project and regulatory developments and discuss practical strategies to advance the RBD Ecosystem and build a comprehensive Knowledge Hub. Experts will also explore how care and treatment pathways for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)\, Neurofibromatosis Type-1\, and Childhood Dementia can be improved\, drawing on both patient and clinician perspectives. Highlights include the launch of the Rethinking MG Advocacy Paper and the announcement of a new Neurofibromatosis Type 1 project. \nProgrammeJoin Online
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rare-disease-day-2026/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:RBDE,Rethinking MG,Rethinking NF1
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Schizophrenia Webinar - Germany Country Profile
DESCRIPTION:Practical Details\nOrganisers: European Brain Council\, German Brain Council\,  Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy\, University of Lübeck\, Lübeck\, Germany\nDate: 4 March 2026\, 14:30 – 16:00 CET\nLocation: Virtual Webinar  \nSchizophrenia remains a major public health challenge\, with significant personal\, social and economic consequences. Traditional approaches to schizophrenia focus primarily on mental health interventions\, yet emerging evidence underscores the need for a brain health perspective\, one that acknowledges the interplay between biological\, psychological and social determinants. \nThe webinar AI-supported Prediction and Intervention: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Biopsychosocial Schizophrenia Care\, building on the second and third phase of the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project\, after examining the Polish and Danish country-specific profiles\, will explore how early intervention\, innovative treatments and AI-supported technology can reshape schizophrenia care in Germany. The webinar\, set to take place online on 4 March 2026 (14:30-16:00 CET)\, will discuss and present country-specific findings\, illustrating barriers and best practices in implementing comprehensive care pathways. \nRegister HereProgrammeRead More About The Project
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethinking-schizophrenia-webinar-germany/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Brain Council":MAILTO:advocacy@braincouncil.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
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SUMMARY:European Life After Stroke Forum
DESCRIPTION:The fourth in-person European Life After Stroke Forum will take place in Stockholm on 9-10 March 2026. The Forum is a unique event where healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policymakers and those affected by stroke can come together to address the issues of life after stroke. \nAbout the European Life After Stroke Forum\nThe impact of a stroke is devastating\, leaving those affected to navigate years of cognitive\, communication\, relationship\, financial and health challenges with insufficient support. Current research and resources primarily focus on stroke prevention\, and early treatment and rehabilitation\, neglecting the longer term needs of survivors. Research into life after stroke is crucial\, as highlighted in the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018-2030. \nThe vision of the event is to unite stroke voices from across Europe to collectively reduce the burden of life after stroke. The main goal to provide a unique platform where healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policymakers and those affected by stroke can come together to address these issues. \nThe forth ELASF in Stockholm will feature a programme filled with the latest research and best practice\, with the voices of people with lived experience at its heart. With this mix of knowledge and real-life stories we want to inspire and motivate our attendees\, and ultimately empower them to make impactful changes in their countries. Together\, we will drive the improvement of life after stroke care and support across Europe forward. \nLearn moreRegister Now
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-life-after-stroke-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
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SUMMARY:Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP are organising a full day of events in Brussels highlighting the brain entitled Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The day features three events aimed at advancing both policy and practice to improve brain health outcomes: \nThe European Brain Health Summit (09:30-12:30 CET) will focus on the need for a coherent European strategy for brain health\, spanning early childhood development\, lifelong brain health maintenance\, and the prevention of neurological conditions. Discussions will highlight how aligned policies and sustained investment can reduce the growing burden of neurological disorders\, support economic growth\, and drive innovation. \nThe Brain Health Mission Exhibition at European Parliament (14:00–15:00 CET) hosted by Angelika Winzig MEP will showcase the role of brain health in Europe’s well-being\, productivity\, and societal resilience\, underlining why brain health is a cross-cutting policy priority. The event will focus on actionable strategies for prevention\, early intervention\, and sustainable solutions that can drive long-term impact for brain health. \nA European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (16:00-18:00 CET) will take place at a key moment as the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, offering a unique window to ensure the brain is firmly anchored in EU policy agendas. Featuring EBC and FENS and hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig within the European Parliament\, the event will highlight how coordinated approaches across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation\, ensuring Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nJoin us on 18 March to attend the Brain Health Day and take part in discussions shaping the future of brain health in Europe: Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress. \nOrganised by: the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/brain-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:A European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (Part of Brain Health Day 2026)
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the European Brain Council (EBC) joins forces under the Brain Health Mission with key strategic partners the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). Supported by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, AT)\, a full day of events will take place in Brussels under the umbrella Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The event in question\, A European Vision for Brain Health: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation\, hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria)\, will take place in the Presidential Salon of the European Parliament from 16:00 – 18:00. \nBrain Awareness Week is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March\, the week unites the efforts of partner organizations world-wide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. EBC takes part annually with an initiative to promote and communicate on brain health and research\, showcasing ongoing efforts to prevent and treat brain disorders – neurological and mental alike – in Europe. The goal of these activities is to gain more attention for brain health\, not only from within the wider brain community but also from EU policymakers and the public\, to ensure that more resources are channelled towards prevention awareness\, research on the brain and for the millions of Europeans currently living with or affected by a brain condition. \nAs the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, which will define the trajectory of Europe’s scientific and technological leadership for the years to come\, there is a unique window of opportunity to ensure that the brain is firmly anchored in the EU’s policy agendas. This event will help shape a powerful political momentum at a decisive time for concerted EU action. Building on the growing movement across Europe and globally to develop national brain strategies\, this year’s event will serve as a platform to highlight how coordinated approaches – across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks – can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation. The event will also leverage the activities led by the European Academy of Neurology\, from its Brain Health Summit to the week-long exhibition in the European Parliament\, therefore offering an unprecedented opportunity to amplify messages\, strengthen collaboration and build a unified momentum for brain health in the European union. It will also connect directly with the ongoing work to establish an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain\, ensuring that Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nThis event is supported by Angelini Pharma\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Lundbeck and Roche. \nRegister HereDownload the ProgrammeProgramme \nMaster of Ceremony: \n\n \nLisa Burke \n16:00 – 16:05 Welcome and Opening\n\n \nMEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria) \n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n16:05 – 17:00 Boosting Discovery Neuroscience to Drive EU Competitiveness and Leadership\n\n \nJohn O’Keefe\nNobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2014 and Sainsbury Wellcome Centre\n \n\n \nJan Schadrack\nHead Neuroscience & Rare Diseases; Product Development Medical\, Roche\n \n\n \nMaria Leptin\nPresident\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nLeszek Kaczmarek\nNeuroscientist and Board Member for Neuroscience\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nKurt Deketelaere\nSecretary General\, League of European Research Universities (LERU) \n  \n\n \nPanayiota Poirazi\nSecretary General\, Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) \n  \n\n \nTomás Ryan\nEBC Board Member; Chair\, FENS Advocacy Committee \n17:00 – 17:20 Addressing the Unmet Needs and the Burden of Disease\n\n \nGianpiero Cavalleri\nDeputy Director\, FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre; Director\, Human Genetic Variation Research Group \n\n \nIsaac Middelmann\nPresident\, Resonance Health Europe\n \n\n \nScott Vuocolo\nExecutive Director\, Worldwide Medical\, Neuroscience\, Bristol Myers Squibb \n17:20 – 17:45 Shaping an Actionable European Coordination Plan for the Brain\n\n \nAgnese Cattaneo\nChief Medical Officer\, Angelini Pharma\n \n\n \nGeert Dom\nPast President\, European Psychiatric Association; Scientific Advisory Board Member\, European Brain Foundation\n \n\n \nElena Moro\nPresident\, European Academy of Neurology \n  \n\n \nMEP Nikos Papandreou\n(S&D\, Greece) \n  \n17:45 – 17:55 Towards a Brain-Healthy Union: National Strategies & Multistakeholder Engagement\n\n \nMEP Aurelijus Veryga\n(ECR\, Lithuania) \n\n \nMEP Tomislav Sokol\n(EPP\, Croatia) \n17:55 – 18:00 Conclusion\n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n18:00-20:00 Networking Reception
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/a-european-vision-for-the-brain/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:European Partnership for Brain Health: Brain Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:European Partnership for Brain Health: Brain Awareness Week 2026\nOn March 19th\, 2026\, The European Partnership for Brain Health invites the public to an engaging half-day event during Brain Awareness Week. This interactive session will bring together diverse voices from the brain health community to discuss the Partnership’s goals and how interdisciplinary collaboration is shaping the future of brain health research and innovation across Europe. \nAttendees will hear from experts about upcoming funding opportunities and how the Partnership is fostering dialogue between science and society to ensure research truly serves the needs of patients\, caregivers\, and communities. \nWhether for a researcher\, healthcare professional\, patient advocate\, policymaker\, or someone simply interested in the future of brain health\, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about what’s ahead for European brain health research and connect with the wider brain health community. \nRegistration includes welcome coffee and a networking lunch. \nDate: 19 March 2026\nLocation: Comet (Room 4.4)\,\nPl. Stéphanie 20\, 1050 Brussels (Belgium)\nTime: 8:30 -14:30 (welcome coffee to lunch) \nRegister Now!ProgrammeLearn more about the ProjectThis project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101259512
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-partnership-for-brain-health-brain-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:Comet Louise\, Place Stephanie 20\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Partnership for Brain Health":MAILTO:brain-health@dlr.de
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:34th European Congress of Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:The 34th European Congress of Psychiatry will be held in Prague (Czech Republic) on 28 – 31 March 2026. \nThe 2026 Congress motto will be “Mental Health: Improving Care and Expanding Horizons”\, emphasising the need to improve mental healthcare across all contexts and for every citizen living in Europe. “Expanding Horizons” underscores the importance of strengthening collaboration with allied professionals and including experts by experience and carers in the improvement of mental healthcare. \nThe Congress will provide an excellent opportunity to share clinical knowledge\, advance education\, and discuss research opportunities in the areas of prevention\, early detection\, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders\, as well as in the promotion of mental health in the general population. \nThe European Psychiatric Association includes 44 National Psychiatric Associations\, representing more than 80\,000 mental health professionals across Europe. In addition to its 23 Scientific Sections\, the Associations also includes several Committees and Task Forces dedicated to addressing key challenges in mental health. Participating in the 2026 Congress will be a unique opportunity to gain new insights\, optimise patient care\, and expand professional networks. \n12th EPA Forum\nSaturday\, 28. March 2026 | 09:00 – 12:00 CET | Prague Congress Centre \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will be speaking in a session on ‘Fostering Whole-Person Mental Health through Integrated Care’. This roundtable will address the topics of mental and brain health across the lifespan\, physical health and multimorbidity\, lifestyle and social determinants\, reducing the mortality gap \nRead MoreScientific Programme\nSunday\, 29. March 2026 |08:00 – 09:30 | South Hall 3 \nAs part of the ‘Joint Symposium FENS – EBC: The Neuroscience of Prevention: Early Intervention Strategies for Mental Health‘\, Suzanne Dickson\, EBC President\, will be presenting on ‘Translating neuroscience into prevention: building brain health-oriented early intervention pathways in Europe\, the case of psychosis/schizophrenia’.  \nRead MoreScientific Programme\nSunday\, 29. March 2026 |15:00 – 16:30 | South Hall 2A \nAs part of the ‘Joint Symposium APA – WPA: Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: Comparing European and US Models‘\, Pavel Mohr\, Head of Department at the National Institute of Mental Health\, will be presenting on the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project. \nRead MoreE-Poster presentation\nMonday\, 30. March 2026 | 13:00 – 13:05 | e-Poster Station 3 \nAs part of EBC’s ‘Rethinking Schizophrenia’ project\, Vinciane Quoidbach\, EBC Research Project Manager\, and Pavel Mohr\, Head of the Clinical Department at the National Institute of Mental Health\, will be presenting on ‘Rethinking Schizophrenia Care in Europe: A Brain Health Approach to Early Intervention and System Reform‘ \nRead MoreEBC Booth\nDuring the entire EPA congress | Booth 19 \nAdditionally\, EBC will be present among the Exhibitor booths throughout the entirety of the congress! Whether you want to discuss our ongoing projects\, learn more about our mission\, or explore future events and collaboration opportunities – come find us! \nLearn More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/34th-european-congress-of-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic
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SUMMARY:A European Strategy for Neurotechnology
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Future Generations & EBC for a forward-looking discussion on Europe’s future approach to neurotech governance and strategy on April 13th\, 2026. \nNeurotechnology is moving fast. From new treatments for neurological and mental health conditions to consumer brain-computer devices marketed directly to individuals\, this field is reshaping healthcare but also raising profound ethical and societal questions. What would allowing these technologies to permeate into everyday life without clear rules and safeguards mean for society? Europe is already a global leader\, with the world’s second-largest neurotechnology sector. Yet despite its economic strength and strategic relevance\, neurotechnology remains largely absent from the EU’s political agenda. \nThe recent adoption of the European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies\, led by the European Brain Council\, as well as UNESCO’s first global normative framework\, mark significant steps towards operationalising a clear ethical standards for neurotechnology. But the work is not done. With growing international momentum and appetite for neurotechnology devices in the United States and China\, Europe is at a pivotal point where it must move to shape the future of neurotechnology in line with its values\, or risk falling behind. \nThis high-level convening\, organised with the European Brain Council (EBC) and supported by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, comes at a decisive moment. Beyond addressing the gap between neurotechnology’s rapid development and the absence of a coherent EU-level policy approach\, this event brings together different stakeholders to discuss how Europe can move the conversation from principles to action — exploring how the EU can turn ethical commitments into concrete policies\, funding priorities\, and governance tools. Drawing on CFG’s forthcoming White Paper on an EU Neurotechnology Strategy\, the half-day event aims to spark a coordinated European approach that strengthens competitiveness\, protects citizens\, and ensures neurotechnology develops in a way that serves society.  \nProgramme & Free Registration
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-strategy-for-neurotechnology/
LOCATION:European Economic and Social Committee\, Rue Van Maerlant 2\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
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