Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference

 

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2026 Epilepsy Pipeline Conference 
Thursday and Friday, June 18 – 19, 2026 

Preliminary Agenda (subject to change)

NOTE: If you are currently a 2026 Pipeline sponsor or would like to be a sponsor, please contact Allie Anderson BEFORE registering for the meeting at [email protected] 

Category / TicketsGeneral rate - virtualGeneral rate - in person
People with epilepsy, family members of people with epilepsy$0$30
Nonprofit / Clinical Fellows / Advocate / Student$50$150
General Admission$500$750

 

Meeting Venue:  
Lansdowne Resort
44050 Woodridge Parkway
Leesburg, Virginia 20176

The Pipeline 2026 Room Block has secured a special rate of $309/night plus a daily $25 resort fee from 6/17/2026 - 6/19/2026. All rooms will be subject to a 8% occupancy tax and 6% sales tax.

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL
You may book your room online HERE.  The cut-off date for reservations is Friday, May 22, 2026.
 

This premiere event is held every two years to bring together decision-makers in the field of epilepsy treatment, therapeutic innovation, and product development. This exciting meeting provides a forum for evaluating new therapies in development, exploring future advancements, and encouraging collaborations and partnerships.

FEATURING the Epilepsy Foundation's Annual Shark Tank Competition and presentation of the 2026 Lifetime Accelerator Award recipient.  

Join us on Friday, June 19th at 8:05 am for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation exploring how artificial intelligence and data sharing are transforming epilepsy treatment and care. Hear from leading experts at the forefront of this innovation:

  • Dr. Himanshu Misra (EnlitenAI) will offer a powerful perspective on how his personal story with epilepsy inspired the creation of an AI-driven decision support software platform.
  • Dr. Gregory Krauss (Johns Hopkins University) will share how AI is already being integrated into wearable and non-wearable devices today.
  • Jay Gupta (Food and Drug Administration) will provide a regulatory perspective on AI and its role in  research and clinical care. 
  • Dr. Caitlin Grzeskowiak (Epilepsy Foundation) will highlight EmpowER&D, a groundbreaking data platform initiative empowering individuals and caregivers to directly shape the future of epilepsy research.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, therapeutic developer or patient advocate, this session offers a compelling opportunity to discuss the future of AI and technology in epilepsy care. 

Speakers and attendees may include:

  • Emerging biotech and medical technology companies
  • Pharmaceutical and device companies
  • Government representatives (NIH, CDC), and
  • Researchers and innovators at the cutting-edge of epilepsy and CNS treatment advances

Example topics may include:

 For questions, contact [email protected]

The 2026 Epilepsy Pipeline Conference welcomes support and sponsorship from companies and philanthropic entities passionate about the new frontier of brain science and innovation in epilepsy treatments and diagnostics.  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Allie Anderson at [email protected]

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

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Pipeline 2026 Sponsors

Thank you for your support to make the 2026 Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference a successful event and your commitment to the epilepsy community.

Authored By:

Epilepsy Foundation Research

on Monday, May 25, 2020

Reviewed By:

Epilepsy Foundation Research

on Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Resources

Epilepsy Centers

Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.

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Epilepsy Medication

Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.

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Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline

Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.

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Tools & Resources

Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.

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Use Your Experience for Research

EmpowER&D™ is built to empower collaboration and community-driven research that advances epilepsy treatment and research. Your participation helps ensure that research reflects the real needs of people living with epilepsy and those who support them.