The 35th International Epilepsy Congress is Coming to Ireland!

Mark your calendars for this September, as Ireland welcomes the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC). Organized biennially by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), this prestigious event stands as the most significant global scientific gathering focused on epilepsy.

Date and Location

IEC will take place from 2 – 6 September 2023 at the Convention Centre, located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland.

Epilepsy Ireland, as the local epilepsy patient organization, has been working closely with IBE and ILAE in orchestrating the Congress, expecting to draw over 3,000 professionals dedicated to epilepsy care from across the globe. An exciting development this year is the inclusion of a special public program, arranged by Epilepsy Ireland, held over two evenings. The program features renowned epilepsy experts who will present their research and findings in a way that’s easy for everyone to understand.

In-Person and Virtual Attendance

We would appeal to every who can to please join us in-person if possible. This public facing element of the Congress is the first time this has ever happened and we hope this event will become a fixture of the Congress in the years to come. We understand however that circumstances may vary, and our priority is to make these public sessions accessible to all.

There will be two attendance options:

  • In-Person: Register via Epilepsy Ireland
  • Virtual: Join virtually from the comfort of your home or office, with access to live-streamed sessions via this registration link.

Join us in this unforgettable experience as we come together to advance our knowledge and understanding of epilepsy at the 35th International Epilepsy Congress in Ireland!

*Please note that this is the registration page for PUBLIC SESSIONS ONLY. If you are a medical/ scientific professional and are seeking to register for the full congress, you can do so by visiting the International League Against Epilepsy website. If you are a registered delegate of the Congress, you do not need to re-register on this page and you are welcome to attend the public sessions.

AGENDA

* Please note that this provisional agenda is subject to change.

About our Speakers

As we hope you will agree, there is a vast number of topics of keen interest to the entire epilepsy community set to be discussed at these public events, delivered by experts in epilepsy from all across the world.

Visit the ‘About our Speakers’ page on the Epilepsy Ireland website to learn more about the speakers.

Monday 4th September  (5pm – 8pm)

Light refreshments served from 4:15pm

  • 5.10pm – 5.35pm 
    Climate Change & Epilepsy
    with Prof Sanjay Sisodiya
  • 5.35pm – 6.00pm 
    Ketogenic diet and beyond: what is on the horizon?
    with Prof Manisha Patel
  • 6:00pm – 6:25pm 
    Managing the challenge of anxiety in epilepsy
    with Dr Sophie Bennett & Dr Gaston Baslet
  • 6:35pm – 7:00pm
    The genetics of epilepsy in 2023
    with Prof Sam Berkovic
  • 7.00pm – 7:25pm
    Precision therapies for epilepsy; what’s available and how well do they work?
    with Dr Floor Jansen
  • 7:25pm – 7.50pm
    The relationship between sleep & epilepsy
    with Dr Birgit Frauscher

Tuesday 5th September (5pm – 8pm)

Light refreshments served from 4:15pm

  • 5.10pm – 5.35pm
    Complex and Rare Epilepsies: The past, the present, and the future
    with Prof Kette Valente
  • 5.35pm – 6.00pm
    The cannabinoid story – what we have learned
    with Prof Cecilie Johannessen Landmark and Prof Finbar O’Callaghan
  • 6:00pm – 6:25pm
    The role of exercise in managing epilepsy
    with Dr Halley Alexander
  • 6:35pm – 7:00pm
    Neuropsychological Interventions in newly diagnosed epilepsy
    with Prof Gus Baker
  • 7.00pm – 7:25pm
    Seizure detection systems & devices – the current state of play
    with Prof Sándor Beniczky
  • 7:25pm – 7.50pm
    When should surgery be considered?
    with Prof Guy McKhann

About The Speakers

As we hope you will agree, there is a vast number of topics of keen interest to the entire epilepsy community set to be discussed at these public events, delivered by experts in epilepsy from all across the world.

Learn about the speakers and get an inclination of their areas of expertise

Further information

If you have any further questions about this event, please contact Epilepsy Ireland Head Office by calling 014557500 or by emailing [email protected].