ILAE British Branch 2026 Annual Scientific Conference

Harrogate International Conference Centre in Harrogate, UK

8 - 10 October 2026

2026
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC
CONFERENCE
ILAE British Branch
Harrogate International Conference
Centre
8th - 10th October 2026

CPD credits are being applied for from the Royal College of Physicians.

Programme sessions include:

  • Videos: Seizure semiology in Adults and Children
  • Metabolic Epilepsies
  • Maximising the Humble EEG
  • Neurosurgery session
  • Epilepsy and pregnancy
  • Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies
  • Keynote talk- The Social Determinants of Epilepsy Risk
  • Neurosurgery Session
  • Platform presentations (general and neurobiology of epilepsy)
  • Guided poster tour
  • Excellence in Epilepsy Award Lecture

Registration and registration rates – Early bird rates are available until 17 August.

We are inviting abstract submissions in the following categories:

  • General abstracts — prizes awarded as per below
  • Basic Science/ Neurobiology of Epilepsy in conjunction with ERI. — prizes awarded as per below

In the ‘General Abstract’ category, prizes are awarded for the best Platform Presentations (1st prize – £250, and 2nd prize – £125).

In the ‘Basic Science/ Neurobiology of Epilepsy' category, a prize will be awarded for the best Platform Presentation on behalf of the Epilepsy Research Institute (£500). Second place will be awarded £300 by the ILAE British Branch.

Guided Poster Tour Awards:
First Prize: £200
Second Prize: £100

Abstracts submission deadline: Extended to 8 July! Please ensure that abstracts are submitted in accordance with the conference guidelines.

Should you have any questions regarding abstract submissions or the conference itself, please do not hesitate to get in touch via members@ilaebritish.org.uk

Organizer: ILAE British Branch