SEOUL, South Korea, October 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and the Korean Neurological Association (KNA) will host the XXVII World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in Seoul, South Korea, October 12-15, 2025. WCN is a major biennial conference that brings together world-class neurologists, experts, researchers and clinicians from around the world to present the latest advances in brain science, neurology and patient care.
Congress theme, “The Soul of Neurological Innovation,” is illustrated by an elite panel Scientific program featuring some of the most vital research and influential voices in the field.
“The world is interested in brain health and the field of neurology has the potential to bring revolutionary changes to the way we diagnose, treat and care for brain disorders around the world,” said Professor Wolfgang Grisold, President of the World Federation of Neurology. “Through this Congress, we have a unique opportunity to change the global trajectory of brain health through education, research and collaboration, which are at the heart of the mission of the World Federation of Neurology. »
WCN 2025 will feature a diverse program of workshops, educational courses, panel sessions, informal discussions with WFN leaders, and plenary lectures delivered by leading experts in neurology, discussing the latest developments in their fields.
Additional highlights include:
- “WHO: Neurology, brain health and mental health”, Dr Tarun Dua, Head of Unit, Department of Neurological, Sensory and Oral Conditions, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland
- “When a stroke strikes”, Professor Charlotte Cordonnier, Professor of Neurology at Lille University Hospital, France
- “Neurodegenerative diseases and therapies” Professor Sir John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Diseases at the UCL Institute of Neurology, London
- “What do we know and what would we like to know about cellular senescence in the brain”, Dr Mikolaj Ogrodnik, PhD, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, Austria
- “New therapies in autoimmune neurology: focus on Car-T cell therapies”, Dr. Sean Pittock, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- “New therapies in hereditary neuropathies”, Prof. Mary Reilly, MB, MD, FRCP, FRCPI, FMedSci, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Consultant Neurologist, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London
- “Patient Issues: The Fujitsu Migraine Project”, Fumihiko Sakai, MD, director of the Saitama International Headache Center, Saitama Neuropsychiatric Institute, Japan
- “MOVEMENT DISARRATIONS in Africa: progress through education”, Prof. njideka okubadejo, Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Throughout the congress, WFN will host a series of interactive conversations on brain health, with participation from WHO, and showcasing WFN’s global advocacy activities, from the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) to World Brain Day.
“WCN is committed to fostering a global perspective in the field of neurology, recognizing that the diversity of health systems and neurological challenges across the world require collaborative efforts to improve brain health for all,” said Professor Beomseok Jeon, President of the XXVII World Congress of Neurology.
Those interested in attending the conference can register to attend in person or virtually here. Additional press releases will be distributed throughout the week. For media inquiries, please contact Ashley@yakketyyak.com.
About the World Federation of Neurology
With the support of its 125 member societies, the World Federation of Neurology promotes quality neurology and brain health worldwide by promoting neurological education and training, with an emphasis on under-resourced regions of the world. As a non-state actor in official relations, WFN supports the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO) to give everyone an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. With member societies around the world, WFN brings together the world’s neurologists to ensure quality neurology and advocate for better brain health. Learn more about the World Federation of Neurology at wfneurology.org.
About the Korean Neurological Association
The Korean Neurological Association (KNA), founded in 1981, is the official academic society representing neurologists in Korea. Since its first annual meeting in 1982, which had 206 attendees, the KNA has grown substantially, with 2,607 members by 2025, including board-certified neurologists and residents in training. The KNA plays a central role in neurology education and training. The KNA established the Korean Board of Neurology in 1983 and has since managed the certification of all neurologists in Korea.
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