Public Brain Health Day 2026

Public Brain Health Day at the EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva 

Monday, 29 June 2026 

The European Academy of Neurology (EAN), together with our Brain Health Mission initiative (BHM), is delighted to announce the second edition of the Public Brain Health Day, taking place on Monday, 29 June, in conjunction with the EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Established to raise awareness and provide the general public with practical knowledge on maintaining and promoting brain health, the Public Brain Health Day addresses the growing need for accessible information on neurological diseases, prevention strategies, and ways to improve brain health. This initiative creates a bridge between medical professionals and the wider community, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Open to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, educators, non-profit representatives, parents, and anyone with an interest in brain health, the event is designed to unite voices, exchange ideas, and advance the understanding of brain health in an inclusive environment.

The event will feature expert-led talks in both French and English (with live simultaneous translation) on brain health topics, practical sessions, and networking opportunities. This year’s edition focuses on three key topics: headache, sleep, and epilepsy, highlighting current knowledge, practical considerations, and ways to improve awareness and understanding across communities.

Programme

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17:00-17:20Welcome and Registration
17:20-17:30Opening Remarks
17:30-17:50Understanding Headaches
Moderator: Chiara Zecca, Lugano Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale Deputy Head of Neurology
Elena Ruiz de la Torre, European Migraine and Headache Alliance Executive Director
Patricia Pozo-Rosich, International Headache Society President-Elect
17:50-18:10Sleep and the Brain - A Vital Connection
Modertor: Caroline Pot, Swiss Neurological Society President
Claudio Bassetti, Swiss Brain Health Plan Chair
18:10-18:30 Acupuncture in Neurology
Host: Julia Snoei de Castro, Centre for Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital Acupuncturist Neurologist
18:30-18:50Epilepsy and Public Brain Health: Awareness, Management and Support 
Modertor: Silke Biethahn, Swiss Neurological Society Vice-President
Margitta Seeck, Swiss Epilepsy League Board Member
Dominique Meier, Epi Suisse Managing Director
18:50-19:10The Swiss Competence Center for Brain Health
Modertor: Caroline Pot, Swiss Neurological Society President
Claudio Bassetti, Swiss Brain Health Plan Chair
Neerja Chowdhary, World Health Organisation, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, Neurological, Sensory and Oral Conditions Unit Technical Officer
19:10-20:00Networking and Exhibition

PUBLIC BRAIN HEALTH DAY

DATE 
Monday, 29 June 2026, 17:20-19:10 CEST


LOCATION
Room Alpha/Beta, EAN Congress 2026 Venue

Congress Venue Palexpo
Route François-Peyrot 30
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Switzerland

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DATE
Friday, 26 June 2026, 17:00-18:30 CEST


LOCATION
Campus Biotech

Chem. des Mines 9
1202 Geneva
Switzerland


PROGRAMME

A special thank you to our sponsor supporting the Public Brain Health Day and promoting brain health:

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