Epilepsy Education Conference

Events

$27.36

$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

San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Clients

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Location

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

4860 Oregon Street

San Diego, CA US 92116

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 What’s New in Epilepsy—Innovations, Advances & the Future of Care, 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.

Agenda & Timeline

9:00 am Registration and Sponsor Marketplace Open. Light Refreshments Served.
9:30 am Welcome – Rick Burritt, CEO
9:35 am Opening Session – Kim Tallian Memorial Keynote Speaker
Robyn Cortese, PharmD, RPh
9:55 am Break (Sponsor Marketplace, Refreshments and Networking)
10:05 am Panel of Professionals, facilitated by Sarah Waters, MSW, ASW
Arjun Khanna, MD (Neurosurgeon)
Sophia Ceulemans, MS, CGC (Pediatric Clinical Genetic Counselor)
Robyn Cortese, PharmD, RPh (Clinical Pharmacist)
Maria Augusta Montenegro, M.D. (Pediatric neurologist, epileptologist, and clinical
professor)
Jerry Shih, MD (Neurologist)
11:05 am Break (Sponsor Marketplace, Refreshments and Networking)
11:20 am Panel of Lived Experience, Sarah Waters, MSW, ASW
Joe Carballo, an adult living with epilepsy who manages his seizures with prescribed
medication
Emily Garcia, the mother of a toddler living with epilepsy who is currently managing the
condition through the Ketogenic diet
Sarah Maleki, the mother of a teenage daughter with epilepsy who has undergone brain
surgery as part of her treatment journey
Mike McKenna, an adult with epilepsy who is being treated with a Responsive
Neurostimulation (RNS) device
TBA
12:05 pm Break
12:10 pm Q&A with Panel of Lived Experience
12:40 pm Break
12:45 pm Q&A with Panel of Professionals
1:15 pm Closing Remarks, followed by Sponsor Marketplace and Networking