European Brain Health Summit 2025
Brain Health for a Resilient Europe
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 09:00 – 12:00 CET
This year’s European Brain Health Summit aims to highlight brain health as a critical pillar for building a secure and resilient Europe. With neurological disorders on the rise, comprehensive brain plans are essential to address health challenges, foster innovation, and ensure societal well-being.
Guided by the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (iGAP), now in its second year, discussions will focus on integrating brain health into national and EU-level policies. Panels will explore the intersection of health promotion, economic productivity, and societal resilience, showcasing how brain health can drive innovation and strengthen Europe’s capacity to respond to current & future challenges.
This event brings together policymakers, health leaders, and stakeholders to advance coordinated action on brain health, emphasising its role in achieving the priorities of a secure and sustainable Europe. With key contributions from policy, science, and advocacy, it aims to position brain health as central to Europe’s future.
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Programme
Moderator: Katrina Sichel
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| Katrina Sichel, Moderator Watch here Paul Boon, Past President of the European Academy of Neurology & Brain Health Mission Co-Chair Watch here | |
| 09:10 – 10:15 | Building a Resilient Europe through Brain Health Promotion Watch here |
| Elena Moro, President of the European Academy of Neurology Jan Schadrack, Roche Therapeutic Area Head Neuroscience and Rare Diseases, Global Medical Affairs Robin Lemmens, Felllow of European Stroke Organization Andreas Demetriades, Past President of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Tomás Ryan, Chair of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Advocacy Committee & European Brain Council Board Member Q&A Panel discussion Watch here | |
| 10:15 – 10:35 | Coffee Break |
| 10:35 – 10:50 | iGAP Two Years On: Implementation in Europe & Beyond |
| Tarun Dua, Head of Brain Health Unit, WHO Watch here | |
| 10:50 – 11:45 | Reaching the iGAP objectives Watch here |
| Claudio Bassetti, Vice-President of the European Brain Council & Chair of the Swiss Brain Health Plan Paul Boon, Past President of the European Academy of Neurology & Brain Health Mission Co-Chair Donna Walsh, CEO International Bureau for Epilepsy, Chair of OneNeurology Konrad Rejdak, Past President of the Polish Neurological Society Agnese Cattaneo, Chief Medical Officer Angelini Pharma | |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Concluding Remarks |
| Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of the European Parliament Watch here | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Closing Reception |