African Epilepsy Congress
African Epilepsy Congress is a neurology congress organized by ILAE Africa / IBE. The most recent edition, 5th African Epilepsy Congress (AEC), took place from 16 to 18 May 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.
| Organizer | ILAE Africa / IBE |
|---|---|
| Field | Neurology |
| Official website | https://www.ilae.org/congresses/5th-african-epilepsy-congress |
The African Epilepsy Congress is an epilepsy congress of the International League Against Epilepsy and the International Bureau for Epilepsy, organised through ILAE Africa and IBE. Within neurology, it serves as ILAE's regional congress for researchers and clinicians from across the African continent. There is no fixed cycle: according to ILAE, the 2025 edition returned after a long hiatus. That 5th African Epilepsy Congress took place in Lusaka, Zambia, from 16 to 18 May 2025.
Editions
| Edition | Dates | City | Venue | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th African Epilepsy Congress (AEC) | 16 to 18 May 2025 | Lusaka, Zambia |
Questions and answers
Who organizes the African Epilepsy Congress?
It is organised by ILAE Africa and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE).
How often does the African Epilepsy Congress take place?
It has no fixed cycle, and the 2025 congress came after a long hiatus.
Where was the African Epilepsy Congress 2025 held?
The 5th congress was held in Lusaka, Zambia.
What is the official website of the African Epilepsy Congress?
The official page is on ilae.org, at ilae.org/congresses/5th-african-epilepsy-congress.