Antigua & Barbuda Clinical Neurology Summit 2026 — Nov 13–15, AUA Campus
NOV 13–15, 2026·AUA CAMPUS CONFERENCE CENTER·ANTIGUA·IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL

Neurology and nursing care, examined together.

Advances and Innovations in Brain Health: Transforming Care for Epilepsy, Stroke and Migraine

An ILAE-sponsored initiative presented in association with the Epilepsy Society of the Caribbean and SLBMC

Two clinical days on migraine, epilepsy, and stroke, plus a dedicated Sunday nursing track — strengthening noncommunicable disease care and health systems across Antigua and the wider Caribbean. Can't travel? Join select sessions virtually from anywhere.

3
CLINICAL DAYS
3
FOCUS AREAS
300+
EXPECTED PROFESSIONALS
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Built for clinicians who treat the whole patient.

Stroke, epilepsy, and migraine rarely arrive in isolation — and the professionals who manage them, from attending neurologists to bedside nursing staff, need a shared forum to compare protocols, share outcomes, and refine care pathways together.

Hosted at the new conference center on the AUA campus, this hybrid program brings that forum to Antigua, built around resource-optimized strategies for small island health systems: case discussion, current guidelines, and time for the hallway conversations that conferences are really for. SLBMC is a World Stroke Organization-recognized Essential Stroke Center.

  • 01300+ professionals expected, including 200+ in person and 100+ joining virtually, from 10+ Caribbean nations and beyond
  • 02A dedicated nursing track alongside the physician program, not an afterthought
  • 03Hosted in a purpose-built conference center on a modern medical campus
THE PROGRAM

Three days, three focus areas.

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Full session-by-session schedules, faculty, and timings for all three days — including the AM/PM breakdown for each track.

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FACULTY

Meet this year's faculty.

Keynote speakers and chair confirmed so far — more of this year's faculty to be announced. Interested in speaking? Get in touch through the contact details below.

Dr. Gaden Osborne
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dr. Gaden Osborne
Antigua

Consultant Neurologist at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre in Antigua, board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. His clinical interests include epilepsy, autoimmune encephalitis, ICU EEG monitoring, stroke, and women's neurological health.

Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue
KEYNOTE · STROKE
Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue
Saturday afternoon

Associate Professor of Vascular Neurology at the University of Miami, where she serves as Chief of Neurology and Medical Director of the stroke program across two Jackson Health System hospitals. Her work focuses on reducing geographic disparities in stroke care, including access to treatment across the Caribbean.

Dr. Anthony Ritaccio
KEYNOTE · EPILEPSY
Dr. Anthony Ritaccio
Saturday

Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic Florida, where he directs the Epilepsy and Human Brain Mapping Program and the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory. His work centers on epilepsy surgery and mapping brain function using implanted electrodes.

Dr. Lucretia Long
KEYNOTE · NURSING
Dr. Lucretia Long
Sunday

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and epilepsy nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and USA lead contact for the ILAE's North America nursing section. Her work focuses on patient and caregiver education, including SUDEP disclosure and women's issues in epilepsy.

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VENUE & TRAVEL

Hosted at the AUA Campus Conference Center.

A modern conference center in Coolidge, minutes from Jabberwock Beach and about 10–15 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport. We've also rounded up nearby hotels and car rental options.

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Advances and Innovations in Brain Health.

Partners reach 300+ professionals — 200+ in person and 100+ virtual — from 10+ Caribbean nations and beyond.

LEAD CONFERENCE PARTNER & SPONSOR
LEAD CONFERENCE PARTNER & SPONSOR
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
MAJOR CONFERENCE PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Equal in prominence — spanning partnership and sponsorship support across the conference program.

MAJOR CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Dell Children's, an Ascension hospital
MAJOR CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Child Neurology Society
MAJOR CONFERENCE PARTNER
Epilepsy Society of the Caribbean
HOST COUNTRY INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS

Recognizing key national institutions supporting the conference in Antigua & Barbuda.

REGISTRATION

Secure your seat.

In-person and virtual rates for physicians, nurses, and students — plus separate Sunday nursing registration. Registration is processed through TicketingHost.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions.

Visas, CME credit, dress code, virtual attendance, group rates — answered.

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