Register now: ilaebritishconference.org.uk
The 2026 ILAE British Branch Annual Scientific Conference will take place from 8th – 10th of October 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. The conference is a leading professional educational event for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students working in epilepsy, and is open to both members and non-members of the ILAE British Branch.
The conference is an important forum for advancing epilepsy care offering a comprehensive programme of research presentations, educational sessions and networking opportunities.
Why Attend?
The course has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 11 category 1 (external) CPD credit(s). The conference covers the latest advancements in epilepsy care and research, providing a valuable platform for sharing knowledge and improving epilepsy care.
Other reasons include:
- Expert speakers
- A social programme and networking opportunities
- Research presentation opportunities
- Industry exhibition
- Platform talks from young basic scientists
- Poster exhibition
Programme Highlights
The course offers an exciting programme with talks and presentations from experienced speakers. Highlights include:
- Videos: Seizure semiology in Adults and Children
- Metabolic Epilepsies
- Maximising the Humble EEG
- Surgical session
- Epilepsy and pregnancy
- Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies
- Keynote talk – The Social Determinants of Epilepsy Risk
- Platform presentations (general and neurobiology of epilepsy)
- Guided poster tour
- Excellence in Epilepsy Award Lecture
Register Now
Register now to secure your place: https://www.ilaebritishconference.org.uk/register
The deadline to register for the Early Bird registration rate is 17th of August at 11.59pm.
Call For Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 Annual Scientific Conference. Both members and non-members of the ILAE British Branch are welcome to submit abstracts.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11:59 pm
Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference programme handbook.
Abstract Requirements
Maximum length: 400 words (excluding references)
Abstracts must be submitted under one of the following categories:
- General Abstracts
- Basic Science/ Neurobiology of Epilepsy Abstracts
Presentation and Poster Awards
The conference recognises outstanding research through a range of presentation and poster awards:
General Abstract Platform Presentations
- First Prize: £250
- Second Prize: £125
Basic Science/ Neurobiology of Epilepsy Platform Presentation
- First Prize: £500 (awarded by ERI)
- Second Prize: £300 (awarded by ILAE British Branch)
Guided Poster Tour Awards
- First Prize: £200
- Second Prize: £100
For full submission guidelines and abstract information, visit:
