Welcome

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to Porto to attend the 12th European Conference on Epilepsy & Society taking place from 25th to the 27th of August 2010.

The conference aims to inform people with epilepsy and their families, as well as those working in the field of epilepsy about new developments in epilepsy treatment, associated cognitive dysfunction related to epilepsies and the psychosocial implications that derive from this common brain disorder and, of course, to provide solutions. The title of the conference is “Epilepsy, so what?”. Above all, this meeting will facilitate communication and exchange of ideas among people with epilepsy and professionals in the field right across Europe. The programme includes morning plenary sessions and afternoon discussion groups with as large as possible participation by delegates. Special emphasis is being placed on Posters so we would encourage you to prepare your latest work for submission. For the younger delegates we are planning a special Youth Session and a musical Karaoke event.

We look forward to welcoming you to the attractive city of Porto for what is going to be an excellent gathering of wonderful people. In this way we believe we will not only increase our knowledge and understanding of epilepsy but we will also fulfill the common goals of the International Bureau for Epilepsy.

Yours sincerely,
Athanasios Covanis
Chair IBE European Regional Committee