Registration is now open for the upcoming EBC-led event, Neuroscience and Society: A Life Course Approach to Brain Health, a high-level two-day event within the Science Summit of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. As part of the Global Brain Coalition, the European Brain Council (EBC), Brain Capital Alliance, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and UNICEF will host a two-day, high-level side event at the 79^th United Nations General Assembly, in collaboration with partner organizations, in the framework of the Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York City on 19-20 September 2024 at Cure.

To work towards explicit and tangible next steps in solidifying global efforts in addressing the burden and overall brain health, this two-day event will showcase the importance and urgency of prioritizing brain health across all policies at the global level and build on the Call to Action launched during last year’s event. Addressing the immense global burden of brain disorders means investing in research and innovation in the brain health space to power our understanding of the brain, stay ahead in the quest to find treatment and cures and work to prevent any further increase in the prevalence of these conditions. Furthermore, at the socio-economic level, policies and investments to boost brain power can increase productivity, stimulate greater creativity and economic dynamism, afford social cohesion, and create a more resilient, adaptable, and sustainability-engaged populace.

Key stakeholders from across the wider brain community – scientific, clinical, economic, industry – and other relevant actors will meet to present on their work and co-create towards further action to place brain health at the top of global policy agendas in the post-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) era. This action is incredibly timely, particularly in 2024, where 64 countries worldwide will host major elections and we are witnessing times of major political, economic, and overall societal shifts and instability. Furthermore, at the global level, the United Nations enters a period of preparation for the future, with the Summit of the Future kicking off during UNGA79 to plan for the post-2030 agenda and a High-Level Conference on NCDs planned in 2025.

For more details, including the early programme and registration, please follow the link to the event page or register immediately below: