The Young Epilepsy Research Retreat, led by The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy, is an annual event that brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and collaborators to share insights and shape the future of childhood epilepsy research.
Please note that this research retreat is by invitation only.
Research Retreat 2026
Our 2026 retreat brought together leading researchers, clinicians and collaborators from across the childhood epilepsy community. The programme showcased 44 presentations spanning our diverse research portfolio, generating insightful discussion, collaboration and opportunities for future research.
Attendees valued the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships within this multidisciplinary forum, helping to drive forward impactful research that will improve outcomes for children and young people with epilepsy.
The event was chaired by Professor Helen Cross, with Professor Kette Valente, Professor of Neurology and senior clinician-scientist in Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology at the University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP) and Hospital das Clínicas (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil, serving as moderator.
