20th Specialist Epilepsy Teaching Weekend

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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

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

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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:

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

Further accommodation options

Contact

For all course enquiries, contact:

Hannah Stapley

Project Lead

hannah@ilaebritish.org.uk