Brain Health Summit 2024

From managing neurological disorders to promoting Brain Health in Europe

7 May 2024

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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 words Jacqui Thornton, Moderator Watch here Welcome address Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Watch here A parent’s personal story Gudrun Schumacher, Board Member of Swiss Dravet Syndrome Association Watch here
9:30	Keynote Talk
	Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of European Parliament Watch here
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? Claudio Bassetti, Past-President of European Academy of Neurology Watch here The European Strategic Research Agenda 2024, why do we need more neurological research in Europe? Elena Moro, President-Elect of European Academy of Neurology Watch here Brain Health and The Brain Health Mission, a roadmap to improved brain health in Europe Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Watch here
10:40	Networking, Coffee and Tea
11:30	Presidential Panel Discussion: Global Neurology & Brain Health
	Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Riadh Gouider,Honorary President of Pan Arab Union of Neurological Societies, Founding and member of African Academy of Neurology Carlayne Jackson, President of American Academy of Neurology Wolfgang Grisold, President of World Federation of Neurology Watch here
12:20	Lunch break
13:30	Brain Health, Mental Health & Society
	Mental health and brain health, 2 sides of a coin Peter Falkai, Past President of European Psychiatric Association Watch here How climate change impacts brain (neurological) health Jacques Reis, Vice - Chair Environmental Neurology Specialty Group, World Federation of Neurology Watch here How gender, diversity and inclusion impact brain health Marianne de Visser, Co-chair of Coordinating Panel on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, European Academy of Neurology Watch here Economic Costs of Neurological Disorders and the potential benefits of promoting brain health Thomas Berger, Chair of Scientific Committee European Academy of Neurology Watch here Keep Calm and Study Neuroscience Jan Schadrack, Therapeutic Area Head Neuroscience and Rare Diseases Roche Watch here Q&A Watch here
14:45	Voices of Resilience: Patient Perspectives on Brain Health
	Kevin Quaid, Co-Founder of Lewy Body Ireland Watch here Q&A Watch here
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 Academy of Neurology Mika Pyykkö, Executive Director of Finnish Brain Association Matilde Leonardi, Board Member, Italian Society of Neurology, Chair of Communication Committee European Academy of Neurology Watch here
16:30	Closing Remarks and Future Directions
	Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology Elena Moro, President - Elect of European Academy of Neurology Watch here
16:45	Closing reception

Event Details

DATE
7 May 2024
9:10 – 16:45 CEST

LOCATION

Paleis der Academiën
Auditorium of the Royal Academy of Medicine
Brussel, Belgium

Live Broadcast

In-person Attendance is by invitation only

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Speakers of the Brain Health Summit