Neurologists and epilepsy specialists from across the region gather in Kuala Lumpur from 19 to 22 November 2026 for the 16th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC). The meeting, run by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), takes place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The programme
Kheng Seang Lim of Malaysia and Anchor Hung of Hong Kong co-chair the congress. According to the ILAE, the programme is multidisciplinary, aimed at neurologists, paediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, nurses, psychologists, researchers and allied health professionals. It promises updates on emerging therapies, technologies and innovations, with oral and poster presentations alongside talks from international, regional and local experts. The 20th Asian Epilepsy Surgery Congress follows on 22 and 23 November.
Registration
Attendance is for delegates only, through medical and professional registration with ILAE/IBE. The ILAE said a reduced registration rate was available until 4 November, and anyone who misses it can still register at the standard rate.
Getting there and where to stay
The convention centre sits beside the Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC. Delegates who want to be on the doorstep can book the five-star hotels around it, such as Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Mandarin Oriental.
A better-value option is Cormar Suites at 10 Jalan Perak, a newly renovated 4-star hotel about a 15-minute walk through KLCC Park from the venue. Its suites are larger than a standard room, with a full kitchen, living area and fast WiFi, plus a rooftop infinity pool and Parry Road Café downstairs. Walking in each morning means no taxi queues and no parking fees, and rates are usually well below the big-brand hotels. Our Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress event guide has the details, and you can book direct with Cormar for the best available rate.
Sources
- Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress 2026: Tickets & Where to Stay
- Welcome to the International League Against Epilepsy
