30th International Epilepsy Congress

The 30th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC) was held in Montreal, the first of the biennial congresses to be held in North America in the past 30 years.

Montreal offered participants a perfect blend of the old and new. It is a city steeped in tradition but also home to the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) at McGill University, which has become an international centre for teaching, research and treatment related to diseases of the nervous system and brain disorders.

Some testimonials from attendees:

• “There were very interesting research-related sessions. In particular, the platform sessions, 'Controversies' and 'What’s new in diagnostics' were very interesting. In addition, the EpiQuiz was a nice surprise. The organizational aspects were splendid.”
• “Interesting forums with wide-ranging topics and styles which provoked discussion and were well-chaired. Choice available with most events including main symposiums. Location and facilities ideal.”

Additional Testimonials

The testimonials from participants attest to the excellence of the congress:

"Very high innovative topics. Variable themes from basic science to social aspects. Highly qualified speakers."

"Calibre of presentations was very high."

"There was a variety of topics and quality talks that I think fulfilled everyone's special interest."

"Everything is so organized and was run like a clock. Great variety of topics too!"

"There were very interesting research-related sessions. In particular, the platform sessions, 'Controversies' and 'What's new in diagnostics' were very interesting. In addition, the EpiQuiz was a nice surprise. The organizational aspects were splendid."

"I brought back with me everything that I could have hoped for."

"Interesting forums with wide-ranging topics and styles which provoked discussion and were well-chaired. Choice available with most events including main symposiums. Location and facilities ideal."

"Loved the programme booklet – best I've ever worked with at a meeting. Liked that the evenings were free - better able to take in presentations, posters etc without too much fatigue. Liked the early start. Liked the variety of presentations offered each day – although I had a few conflicts and had to choose. I thought everything was well organized."

"Amazing platform to meet with physicians and caregivers from all over the world who are directly associated with epilepsy. To discuss with them issues associated with epilepsy care, relevant to each country."

"Unbelievably interesting posters and presentations. Many interesting speakers. Very well-organized conference."

"The friendliness of people at the registration desk set the tone of the conference. They were constantly helping others with whatever the request was."

"Very well organized. New ways to integrate the participants. It was held in a beautiful and very pleasant city in a well-adapted convention centre."

"I visited all sessions I planned and I have got a lot of new information for my future work."

"There were many interesting lectures that made me improve my approach to epileptic patients."

"Fantastic mobile/cell app excellent feature - top marks."

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General Assembly Recognition

Congress Participants