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Event
ILAE British Branch 20th Specialist Epilepsy Teaching Weekend
Dates
Saturday 16 May (10:00hrs) – Sunday 17 May (15:45hrs) 2026
Venue
Teaching & Learning Building, University of Birmingham, B15 2SB
REGISTER
REGISTRATION RATES
- Early Bird rate £255 – early birds ends October 1st.Limited to 50 places.
- Standard rate £325
Take advantage of our limited Early Bird pricing.
Welcome to the 20th Specialist Epilepsy Teaching Weekend
We are delighted to invite you to register for the 20th Specialist Epilepsy Teaching Weekend, taking place at the state-of-the-art Teaching and Learning Centre, University of Birmingham.
Join us for this extremely popular and established educational event, designed to deliver in-depth learning through plenary lectures, video case sessions, and informal seminars. The programme covers the most critical and current aspects of clinical epilepsy practice, making it an essential event for:
- Specialist Registrars
- Consultants
- Epilepsy Nurse Specialists
Feedback from previous attendees consistently highlights this weekend as a “must-attend” teaching course for anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of managing epilepsy care.
Why Attend?
- CPD Accredited: 11 Category 1 (External) CPD credits applied for through the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK)
- Certificate Provided: Issued at the conclusion of the meeting
- Expert Speakers: Internationally recognised leaders in epilepsy care
- Engaging Format: Moderated Q&A sessions throughout the weekend
- Contemporary Curriculum: Focused on real-world, clinical epilepsy management
- eBOOK: comprehensive guide to epilepsy.
This course will enhance your knowledge of:
- Appropriate use and interpretation of investigations
- Medical and surgical management strategies
- Tailored approaches for women, children, and patients with intellectual disabilities
Programme
Saturday:
- Plenary lectures on Diagnosis & Investigations and Medical Management
Sunday:
- Morning: Choose from parallel breakout sessions covering specialised topics
- Afternoon: Return to plenary lectures focused on Surgical Management
All sessions will include live Q&A segments, providing an opportunity for direct engagement with speakers.
Venue: Teaching & Learning Building, University of Birmingham
Located in the Green Heart of campus, this purpose-built education facility offers:
- Spacious lecture theatres with power outlets and USB charging
- Modern seminar rooms for breakout sessions
- Accessible design (level access, lifts, wide entrances)
- High-speed WiFi throughout
- Onsite catering and comfortable breakout spaces
Accommodation
Please note: accommodation is not included in the course fee.
Birmingham offers a vast array of accommodation to suit all budgets.
Hotel booking sites:
- Google Hotels: https://www.google.com/travel/hotels
- Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/
- Kayak: https://www.kayak.co.uk/
Suggested local hotels:
Edgbaston Park Hotel – 53 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RS.
A 4-star, contemporary hotel located just 5 minutes’ walk from the Teaching & Learning building. Parking is available in the hotel’s own multi-storey car park and is free of charge to hotel guests.
https://www.edgbastonparkhotel.com
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham – 245 Broad Street, B1 2HQ.
A modern 4-star hotel just 10 minutes’ drive from the venue.
https://www.leonardohotels.co.uk/birmingham/leonardo-royal-hotel-birmingham
Contact
For all course enquiries, contact:
Hannah Stapley
Project Lead