Your neurology event planner 2026
Welcome to ACNR’s 2026 neurology event planner — a curated guide to this year’s key neurology courses, conferences and trainee resources.
This practical planning and reference tool can be used to book events now, or filed for when you need it. Bookmark this page for easy future reference.
What’s included
- Links to key international, national and online meetings
- Viva Levee’s trainee section, with recommendations for general neurology, subspecialist and regional courses, and study leave codes
- Information about a free series of CPD accredited online webinars from ACNR and the HLA aimed at neurology trainees, GP trainees, foundation doctors, internal medicine residents, medical students, and those preparing for MRCP.
You can always find fully updated and human-curated event listings in our online events diary and submit your own via our website – or email me to be featured in our usual monthly email roundups.
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Key dates for your diary
British Neuropsychiatry Association
12-13 March, 2026; London, UK
This year’s BNPA Annual Conference is a joint meeting with the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology. Together we’ve developed a programme covering the latest developments and controversies in neuropsychiatry.
Speakers include Professors Masud Husain, Jennie Ponsford and Mike Kopelman and there will also be panels on controversies including:
| Forensic risk in psychiatry | the function of functional cognitive disorder | neuropsychiatry of epilepsy | metabolism and mood | evaluating TBI severity | ultrasound as therapy | persistent disorders of consciousness | disorders of awareness.
Progress in the Management of Gliomas
11 February, 2026, the Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre, London, UK
This conference will explore the latest advances and evolving strategies in the care of patients with gliomas. The programme will highlight current clinical trial options for recurrent glioblastoma, oncological management options for recurrent grade 3 IDH-mutant astrocytoma, and the emerging experience with vorasidenib in the treatment of low-grade gliomas, alongside updates from the INDIGO study.
The conference will also cover relevant topics such as seizure management, psychological support, advanced imaging techniques for gliomas, updates on neurosurgery, offering attendees a comprehensive view of progress across the spectrum of glioma management.
Audience: all healthcare professionals involved in the challenges of caring for patients with Low-Grade Gliomas, including and in particular, clinicians, senior nurses and therapy radiographers.
British Peripheral Nerve Society Teaching Day and Spring Meeting
19th & 20th March, 2026, Belfast, Northern Ireland and online
The Peripheral Neuropathy Teaching Day is aimed at trainees in Neurology and Neurophysiology but is suitable for all, including Consultants, who wish for an update in the assessment and management of common and rare neuropathies. The course is delivered by UK experts in the field and occurs only every two years. This event will allow attendees the chance to network with UK experts in neuropathy. We encourage attendees to consider registering for our BPNS Spring meeting which occurs at the same venue on the following day, with case studies and invited lectures.
The education course and BPNS spring meeting will be held in the Titanic Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored former headquarters of Harland & Wolff, the shipyard where the RMS Titanic was constructed. It is located near the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction, which is a stunning museum dedicated to the Titanic’s story. The hotel is easily accessible from Belfast City airport. Remote attendance online (using Vimeo) is also an option for both meetings. Places are limited – we advise early booking.
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Association of British Neurologists Annual Meeting
6-8 May, 2006, Birmingham, UK
The ABN programme offers an immersive experience: a full training day followed by three dynamic days packed with platform talks, poster sessions, exhibits, sponsored symposia, and presentations by industry-leading experts. True to tradition, the ABN have designed social activities to enhance your networking and learning, with a range of events woven into the schedule. Additional dinners and exclusive activities are available to book upon registration. Join colleagues and make the most of these unique opportunities to connect and collaborate!
European Stroke Organisation Conference
6-8 May, 2006, Maastricht, Netherlands
ESOC 2026 will present a comprehensive scientific programme that encompasses cutting-edge research, emerging therapies, and real-world implementation in stroke prevention, treatment, imaging, and recovery. The conference will serve as a critical platform for multidisciplinary exchange, scientific debate, and professional growth.
The Comorbidities of Epilepsy Course
19 June 2026 (1 day) Hybrid; City St George’s, University of London, UK
Epilepsy is one of the most common, chronic neurological condition in the UK. The course will offer a practical grounding in the most common comorbidities associated with epilepsy. The course aims to provide a basic grounding in the epidemiology, nature, diagnosis and treatment of common comorbidities in patients with epilepsy.
Delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance and CPD will be sought from the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)
27-30 June, 2026; Geneva, Switzerland & Online
The EAN Congress is one of the leading neurology events worldwide. As Europe’s ‘Home of Neurology’, each year it serves as an interactive platform offering an opportunity to share and discover cutting-edge science shaping the future of neurology. Join us and connect with the global neurology community to protect, promote, and advance brain health across the lifespan.
The programme features something for every career stage and level of experience, not least Named Lectures and the Opening Session.
The theme of Brains, Bytes & Beyond: Tech in Neurology will provide a common thread running through invited lectures, a symposium on Innovations in Neurology and two workshops addressing AI applications in hospital and outpatient settings. The congress will explore how advances in computing and artificial intelligence are increasingly shaping neurological practice.
World Stroke Congress
21-23 October, 2026; Seoul, Korea
Be part of the global stroke movement. WSC 2026 will feature the latest research, practical insights, and innovative strategies to reduce the global impact of stroke. Engage in insightful discussions, skill-building sessions, and collaborative research while expanding your professional network.
World Federation of Neurology Digital Updates
28-29 October, 2026; Online
Hear from world-renowned experts delivering the latest updates in neurology diagnosis, treatment, and patient care | Engage in an international scientific exchange that brings together neurologists and allied professionals from across the world.
|Focused, concise updates provide maximum knowledge in minimum time, tailored to busy clinicians and researchers | Participate live or catch up on demand – join from anywhere and ensure you never miss a critical update.
MS Nurses at the Limits
6 & 7 November, 2026; London, UK
The 9th annual ‘MS Nurses at the Limits’ meeting takes place in London on 6th & 7th November 2026. The chairs have selected a range of topics which affect MS Nurses today and will be relevant to the clinic of the future. As well as the outstanding programme there will be plenty of time for discussion, debate and networking with colleagues from around the UK. There are travel & accommodation allowances available, so express your interest in attending NOW.
20th European Headache Congress
9-12 December, 2026; Berlin, Germany
Since its foundation in 1992, EHF (European Headache Federation), a non-profit organisation, has sought to improve the life of those affected by headache in Europe.
To do so, EHF dedicates its efforts to improving awareness of headache disorders and their impact amongst governments, health care providers and consumers across Europe.
Multiple Sclerosis at the Limits
9th & 10th December, 2026; London, UK
The 10th Annual ‘Multiple Sclerosis at the Limits’ conference for MS Specialists is a two-day medical education meeting which brings together a notable faculty of globally acknowledged experts who consider new discoveries and therapies at the limits of MS treatment.
It will be held in London on 9th & 10th December 2026 and there is a travel & accommodation reimbursement offer available. Register your interest in attending NOW.
Coming soon…
CPD accredited online neurology teaching sessions
Commencing 4th March 2006 – FREE
ACNR is delighted to be working with Intishar Rashad and the Healthcare Leadership Academy to provide a series of 1 hour online teaching sessions. These are aimed at foundation doctors, IMTs, GP trainees, neurology trainees and medical students, both in the UK and internationally.
The course will includes teaching by leaders in their fields on:
Peripheral neuropathy | FND | Neuroinflammatory conditions | CNS infection | Headache disorders | Dizziness | Movement disorders/PD | Fits, falls & funny turns.
More details coming soon.
Neurology courses for trainees
Good general knowledge across all aspects of neurology is essential for registrars during their specialty training. Guidelines state that any training courses undertaken should be directly relevant to trainees’ curriculum needs, and preferably local.
To help you find appropriate courses, we have updated this ever-popular ACNR article from 2020. As before, the list is not a comprehensive guide to all courses of interest to UK neurology trainees – here, we focus on course recommendations for 2026, across the UK.
You can find a fully comprehensive, regularly updated list of neurology and neurorehab events in the ACNR online event calendar. They can also be found in this list, compiled by the ABNT committee. If you’d like to review any of these courses for ACNR, please get in touch with Anna@acnr.co.uk
Viva Levee, Neurology Registrar at St. George’s Hospital in London
Study Leave Codes
We’ve put together a clear, practical summary of study leave codes for Neurology, GIM and Stroke trainees—designed to help you navigate approvals, plan rotations and avoid unnecessary delays. Click the table to enlarge.
General neurology courses
ABN Annual Meeting and Trainee Day
Annual ABN meetings include a Trainee Day, tailored to meet the needs of neurology trainees. The main meeting offers opportunities for poster/platform presentations, including prizes. I recommend attending one of the poster tours so that you can hear specialists discuss posters in more detail with the presenters. Bursaries are available for trainees who are first authors of an accepted abstract. The ABN is an incredible opportunity to meet neurologists, researchers, scientists and AHPs from the UK and internationally. The banquet dinner is usually a relaxed and enjoyable setting to get to know people.
Leading Edge Neurology for the Practising Clinician
Annual 2-day general neurology course, aimed at trainees and consultants. The topics range from scientific research, to novel therapeutics and genetics as well as clinically relevant practical lectures. It is a excellent way to keep up-to-date with recent evidence for investigations and therapeutics. Last year I found the sessions on “Assessment of White Matter Disease”, “The Retina” and the session on “CAR T therapy” especially interesting, but I enjoyed the range of topics. The MRI quiz is always entertaining and encourages friendly competition.
Oxford Neurology Course
A 2-day annual general neurology course aimed at trainees and consultants. The course has a strong clinical focus, including the “Best of Oxford’s Grand Round Archives” to challenge your clinical skills, and encourages an atmosphere of lively discussion. There is also a lovely dinner (I attended in 2024 and it was on the rooftop of the Ashmoleon museum) and an option to attend a free medical walking tour of Oxford at the end of the course.
Edinburgh Clinical Neurology Course
An annual 2-day general neurology course that has run in Edinburgh for more than 40 years. Very practical and clinically based, with comprehensive coverage of the neurology curriculum. Contains the famous Edinburgh Clino-Pathology Conference, and attracts delegates and speakers from all over the UK.
Subspecialist courses
UK ILEA EEG and Seizure Semiology Course
An annual, 2-day course that provides a fantastic overview of the basics of EEG interpretation and seizure semiology. The course combines lectures covering the basics, with interactive sessions where delegates manipulate and interpret EEGs themselves, putting the principles from the lectures in to practice. Full for 2026, but you can register for the waiting list.
Queen Square Annual Movement Disorders Course
This is an excellent and comprehensive course led by movement disorder specialists. The course covers topics ranging from assessment of tremor and ataxia to advanced treatment of Parkinson’s disease and also approach to diagnosing atypical Parkinson’s disease. There is a DBS and botox workshop led by experts movement disorder specialists. There is also a video session by Professor Bhatia.
British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (BIASP) Trainees’ Teaching Weekend
This weekend course is aimed at trainees in neurology, acute medicine or geriatric medicine and aims to provide an update on acute stroke care, secondary prevention and rehabilitation. The course includes debates by experts on controversial topics and workshops on challenging and complex cases, and has a mechanical thrombectomy simulator.
Cambridge Dementia Course
An annual 3-day course covering the basics of cognitive history taking, bedside examination and interpretation of neuropsychology testing during the first day then delving into more advanced topics on common and rarer forms of dementia over the following 2 days. A very useful overview of cognitive neurology.
United Kingdom Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual meeting
Neuro-ophthalmology is a subspecialty many neurology trainees struggle with or find difficult to gain experience in thus the UKNOS annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to gain clinical insights from experienced neuro-ophthalmologists. Registration has closed, contact organisers for the waiting list.
British Peripheral Nerve Society Annual Meeting
Another great subspecialty course covering common and rare neuropathies from investigations to management and recent scientific advances. The case presentations are amazing!
Liverpool Neurological Infectious Diseases Course
An informal 2-day course that runs annually at Liverpool University, combining interesting clinical cases with relevant talks on aspects of neurological infection.
Edinburgh Sleep Medicine
Usually booked at least a year in advance, the University of Edinburgh and Sleep Research Centre run an annual 5-day course covering all aspects of sleep medicine, including respiratory and epileptic disorders, and sleep phenomena, with a focus on the science behind diagnosis and management.
Regional courses
There are four regional meetings across England:
- North of England Neurological Association (NENA) meetings
- South of England Neurosciences Association (SENA) meetings
- South West Neurosciences Association (SWENA)
- West of England Seminars in Advanced Neurology (WESAN) meetings.
In addition to providing an update on various topics, these are a good opportunity to network with trainees and consultants in your region, as well as take part in a clinical case competition.
2026 at-a-glance: neurology courses by month
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