Plan to join us for 16 education hours focused on epilepsy
with time to ski, play and relax in Sun Valley.
Educational sessions on Thursday afternoon and Friday through Sunday mornings. Preferred room rates are available at the Sun Valley Resort. See details below.
Advancing Epilepsy Care:
From PNES to Precision Medicine
Join us for an inspiring multi-day journey through the evolving landscape of epilepsy care — blending cutting-edge science, clinical insight, and innovative technology. This year’s conference brings together leaders and learners from across disciplines to explore today’s most relevant topics in epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Epilepsy is not a rare disorder, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. As a healthcare provider, it is likely you will work with patients with epilepsy during your career whether you treat children or adults. Seizures start for the first time in people over age 65 almost as often as they start in children.
This conference is for physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, RNs, social workers, EEG technologists & other professionals who care for patients with neurological conditions and other healthcare providers who wish to learn more about epilepsy.
Organizers:
Preview of topics:
Clinical Foundations & Frontiers (Thurs afternoon)
The conference opens with a deep dive into Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), exploring the intersection of neurology and mental health. A neuropharmacology session follows, offering practical updates in medication management and emerging therapies. The afternoon continues with a session on Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury, focusing on risk factors, pathophysiology, and recovery. The day concludes with a Hosted Welcome Party — a chance to network, relax, and kick off an exciting weekend of collaboration and learning.
Pediatric Focus (Fri morning)
Friday morning turns the spotlight to the unique challenges of pediatric epilepsy. Sessions explore key differences between pediatric and adult presentations, neuropsychological risks and outcomes, and the crucial process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care. The morning concludes with an engaging Case Presentation, illustrating real-world collaboration and problem-solving in pediatric epilepsy management.
Developmental & Genetic Epilepsies (Sat morning)
Saturday centers on Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE) and Precision Medicine. Presentations cover advances in personalized treatment strategies, genetics and inheritance patterns, and the future of targeted therapy. Later sessions examine Epilepsy Surgery and Implantable Devices, showcasing the latest surgical innovations and neurotechnology driving improved outcomes.
Innovation & Emerging Topics (Sun morning)
The final day explores the future of epilepsy care. Sessions highlight Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy and EEG, the role of Mood Disorders and emotional health, and the use of Virtual Reality in Affective Disorders. The weekend wraps up with a return to Neuropharmacology, tying together key insights from across the conference and looking ahead to the next era of epilepsy research and care.
Presenters:
Dr. Barry Gidal - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Dr. Raman Sankar - UCLA
Dr. Robert Wechsler - Consultants in Epilepsy and Neurology
Dr. W. Curt LaFrance - Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School
Dr. Audie Black – Idaho Neuropsychology
Dr. Nicholos Poolos – University of Washington Regional Epilepsy
Center
Dr. Kelsey Knutson - St. Luke's
Dr. Fuki Hisama - University of Washington
Dr. David Burdette - Corewell Health Michigan
Dr. John Stern - UCLA
Dr. Skip Rizzo - USC
Dr. Rusty Novotny - Seattle Children's Hospital
Dr. Kristina Patrick– Seattle Children's Hospital
Dr. Christine Koterba - Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State
University
Dr. Mikaela Sebree - St. Luke's
Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal - UC Davis
Location:
SUN VALLEY RESORT
#1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Call 800.786.8259
Give them the dates & ask for the “BAND Conference Room Block”
NOTE: BAND’s educational & social activities will be at the Inn.
Or, book online at: https://book.passkey.com/go/BANDConf
Per Sun Valley Resort policy: A deposit equaling your first night’s room charge, fees and taxes is due when you make your reservation. Please note all reservations are fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival; once inside 7 days of arrival the reservation is nonrefundable and all nights will be charged to the card on file. Sun Valley Resort policy is to charge for "no shows" as well as early departures made within 7 days of arrival.
Check-in is at 4PM. Check-out is at 11AM.
More information needed?
Email us at BAND@slhs.org.