ILAE International Epilepsy Congress 2027

International League Against Epilepsy

Dates
August 28 – September 1, 2027 Confirmed
Location
RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Expected attendance
About 4,000
Therapy or topic area
Neurology / CNS, Pediatrics

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About the meeting

We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next International Epilepsy Congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 28 August to 1 September 2027. The IEC 2027 Scientific & Organising Committee (SOC) invites session proposals to be included in the Congress programme and aims to develop a comprehensive programme covering diverse themes across adult and paediatric epileptology, basic sciences, neurotechnology, surgery, public health, and more.

Based on the official ILAE website. Abstracts are published in Epilepsia.

Key dates for ILAE 2027

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Abstract submission opens October 26, 2026 Passed
Abstract submission deadline January 29, 2027 Confirmed
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Late-breaking abstract deadline June 25, 2027 Estimated
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MeetingAugust 28 – September 1, 2027Confirmed
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Submitting an abstract to ILAE 2027

Membership required
No

ILAE's 2027 abstract guidelines are on its official website. The official guidelines always take precedence.

Common questions

When is the ILAE 2027 abstract deadline?

The abstract submission deadline is January 29, 2027 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due June 25, 2027 (estimated).

When and where is ILAE 2027?

ILAE 2027 takes place August 28 – September 1, 2027 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The dates are confirmed.

How many people attend ILAE?

About 4,000 people are expected at ILAE 2027.

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Past editions

YearMeeting datesCityAbstract deadline
2025August 30 – September 3, 2025LisbonNot recorded
2024September 7–11, 2024RomeNot recorded
2023September 2–6, 2023DublinNot recorded

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.

ILAE abstracts are due in 84 days

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