WCN
WCN · World Federation of Neurology
World Congress of Neurology
ConferenceAwardedNeurology, Neuroscience, Brain HealthHybridBiennial
Cape Town, ZA24 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 20275 days
Delegates
4,000+
Duration
5 days · 24 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027
Frequency
Biennial
About this congress
The World Congress of Neurology (WCN) is the premier educational event of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). It brings together leading scientists, public health experts, and policymakers to translate recent scientific advances into action for brain health. The congress typically consists of scientific sessions, teaching courses, presentations, and poster sessions, aiming to foster quality neurology and brain health worldwide through global neurological education and training.
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Key details
- City & country
- Cape Town, ZA
- Dates
- 24 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Format
- Hybrid
- Rotation pattern
- Continental rotation (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe) until 2028, then annual rotation among three global regions.
- Commercial type
- Scientific CongressEducational EventB2B
- Official website
- 2027.wcn-neurology.com — register free for link access
Who attends
Leading scientistspublic health expertspolicy-makersneurologistsneurosurgeonsneuroscientistshealthcare professionalsresearcherstraineesThe WCN also includes programs for patientsfamilies
Host city history — 9 congresses since 2009
2025SeoulKR← current
2023MontrealCA
2021RomeIT
2019DubaiAE
2017KyotoJP
2015SantiagoCL
2013ViennaAT
2011MarrakeshMA
2009BangkokTH
AsiaNorth AmericaEuropeMiddle EastLatin AmericaAfrica
KR ×1CA ×1IT ×1AE ×1JP ×1CL ×1AT ×1MA ×1TH ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America.