Brain Health Summit 2024
From managing neurological disorders to promoting Brain Health in Europe
7 May 2024
The European Brain Health Summit 2024 focuses on the holistic approach to brain health, addressing the management of neurological disorders, preventive strategies, and public awareness. The theme interlinks various discussions from understanding the high burden of neurological diseases in Europe, advocating for more research, to implementing proactive health measures. The programme will also cover the importance of mental health, as well as climate change impacts and gender, diversity, and inclusion issues.
We are pleased to announce the presence of Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians at this year’s Summit.
The event will highlight how collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to improve brain health outcomes.
While in-person attendance is by invitation, a global audience can engage through a live stream available on social media and EAN.org, facilitating widespread participation and discussion.
Programme
Moderator: Jacqui Thornton
| 8:00 | Registration and Welcome Breakfast | |
Networking opportunity with light breakfast | ||
| 9:10 | Opening Session | |
Opening movie & opening words Welcome address A parent’s personal story | ||
| 9:30 | Keynote Talk | |
Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of European Parliament | ||
| 9:50 | Brain Health: From Diagnosing and Treating Neurological Disease and Brain Research to Prevention and Promoting Brain Health | |
The burden of neurological disease in Europe, why is it so high? The European Strategic Research Agenda 2024, why do we need more neurological research in Europe? Brain Health and The Brain Health Mission, a roadmap to improved brain health in Europe | ||
| 10:40 | Networking, Coffee and Tea | |
| 11:30 | Presidential Panel Discussion: Global Neurology & Brain Health | |
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Riadh Goudier, PAUNS/AFAN Carlayne Jackson, President of American Academy of Neurology Wolfgang Grisold, President of World Federation of Neurology | ||
| 12:20 | Lunch break | |
| 13:30 | Brain Health, Mental Health & Society | |
Mental health and brain health, 2 sides of a coin How climate change impacts brain (neurological) health How gender, diversity and inclusion impact brain health Economic Costs of Neurological Disorders and the potential benefits of promoting brain health Keep Calm and Study Neuroscience Q&A | ||
| 14:45 | Voices of Resilience: Patient Perspectives on Brain Health | |
Kevin Quaid, Co-Founder of Lewy Body Ireland Francesca Sofia, President of International Bureau for Epilepsy Q&A | ||
| 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:45 | Brain Health Policy Panel: Putting Brain Health at the Centre | |
Tarun Dua, Head of Brain Health Unit, World Health Organisation Stephanie Kramer, Deputy Executive Director of European Brain Council Claudio Bassetti, Chair of Swiss Brain Health Plan, Past President of European Psychiatric Association Mika Pyykkö, Finnish Brain Association Matilde Leonardi, Board Member, Italian Society of Neurology, Italian Society of Neurology, Chair of Communication Committee European Academy of Neurology | ||
| 16:30 | Closing Remarks and Future Directions | |
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Elena Moro, President - Elect of European Academy of Neurology | ||
| 16:45 | Closing reception | |
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