Epilepsy Education Conference

Events

$30

$20

9:00AM PDT 2:00PM PDT

Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

9:00AM PDT 2:00PM PDT

Registration ends July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm PDT

Description

The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County’s Annual Epilepsy Education Conference will be held again at the beautiful Academy of Our Lady of Peace campus on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Exploring the theme Advances in Epilepsy—Innovations, Progress & Emerging Treatments, this year's educational conference highlights the latest breakthroughs transforming epilepsy care—from cutting-edge surgical approaches and emerging devices to new medications, rescue therapies, genetics, and clinical trials shaping the future.

Through expert-led panels and powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, attendees will gain a comprehensive view of how science, technology, and patient-centered approaches are converging to improve outcomes and quality of life for those living with epilepsy. Whether you're a healthcare provider, researcher, caregiver, or person with epilepsy, this conference offers valuable insights and meaningful connection.

Conference Agenda

9:00 am Registration, Sponsor Marketplace and Light Breakfast
10:00 am Welcome – Rick Burritt, CEO
10:05 am Opening Session – Kim Tallian Memorial Keynote Speaker
Amanda Gooding, Ph.D., ABPP-CN (Neuropsychologist)
10:30 am Break
10:35 am Panelists, facilitated by Sarah Waters, MSW, ASW
Taha Gholipour, M.D. (Epileptologist)
Arjun Khanna, M.D. (Neurosurgeon)
Olivia Kim-McManus, M.D. (Pediatric Epileptologist)
Jerry Shih, M.D. (Neurologist)
*Additional panelists to be announced.
11:45 pm Break (Lunch, Sponsor Marketplace, and Networking)
12:30 pm Q&A with Panelists, facilitated by Sarah Waters, MSW, ASW
1:45 pm Closing Remarks

Location

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

4860 Oregon Street

San Diego, CA US 92116

San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Clients

Anyone wishing to register using SDRC funds must first receive confirmation, a POS (Purchase of Service) and a coupon code from their Service Coordinator (SC) before registering.

Please select "Registration for San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Clients Only" to submit your POS and any other required information, and enter the provided coupon code at checkout.