Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026

Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am CDT

RESEARCH MEETING BY INVITATION ONLY: Beyond Seizure Freedom: What “Better” Looks Like With Epilepsy Surgeries That Change the Course of Pediatric Refractory Epilepsy Kalahari BallroomRuba Al-Ramadhani, MD • Jennifer Koop, PhD, ABPP • Cemal Karakas, MD • Ammar Shaikhouni, MD, PhD • Mary Jeno, MD • Michael Ciliberto, MD • Kristina Elise Patrick, PhD, ABPP, BCBA • M. Scott Perry, MD • Monika Jones • Charuta Joshi, MD • Madison Berl, PhD, ABPP, FAES

9:00am CDT

Participate in Research - Homonymous Hemianopia Research Rm 1Alex Bowers, PhD • Jing Xu, PhD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 2Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 3Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD

4:00pm CDT

Early Check-In + Info Desk Registration F Enjoy the resort!

7:00am CDT

Registration + Info Desk Registration F

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Kalahari Ballroom Kid Camp Registration Registration D

8:30am CDT

9:00am CDT

Welcome and Opening Session - Community Report from the Global Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Registry + Neuromodulation Research Meeting Update Kalahari BallroomMonika Jones Teen + Young Adult Kickoff: Meet Up and Life Hacks. Salon A Participate in Research - Homonymous Hemianopia Research Rm 1Alex Bowers, PhD • Jing Xu, PhD Participate in Research - Understanding the Family Perspective on Epilepsy Surgery Research Rm 4Ruba Al-Ramadhani, MD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 3Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 2Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD

10:00am CDT

The Care Map: Navigating the Multidisciplinary Team from Surgery to Home Salon CKatie Taylor, CCLS Living Your Best Life: Skills for Adulthood After Epilepsy Surgery As A Child Salon ALynn Paul, PhD Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: Medication, Surgery, and Developmental Outcomes Salon BRuba Al-Ramadhani, MD • Charuta Joshi, MD Health, Hope, and the Future: Transition Planning for Students with Complex Medical Needs Salon DRoni Jo Frazier, M.Ed., CAS, QIDP • Jamie Moyer Expo and Resource Fair Expo Hall Participate In Research - Family Perspectives About Epilepsy Surgery Research Rm 4Ruba Al-Ramadhani, MD

11:00am CDT

Balance and Eye Movement Challenges After Brain Injury or Surgery Salon DDenise Gobert, PhD Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Salon ARandi Turner Understanding Neuropsychological Testing: The Pre-Surgical Roadmap Salon CRosalia Costello, PsyD Why Genetic Testing Matters for All Children with Epilepsy Salon BM. Scott Perry, MD • Dennis Lal, PhD

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Kalahari Ballroom

1:00pm CDT

Expo Bingo Expo Hall

2:00pm CDT

Supporting Siblings through the Epilepsy Surgery Journey Salon DAudrey Vernick Research Update: Driving With Homonymous Hemianopia Salon BJing Xu, PhD • Alex Bowers, PhD Social Success and the Regulated Brain Salon AKaren Keough, MD Sib Shops Salon CAlyssa Geis, MPH, CCLS

3:00pm CDT

How Neuropsych Testing Guides School and Daily Life After Surgery Salon DKaren Evankovich, PhD Advances In Epilepsy Surgery Salon BTaylor Abel • Sandi Lam, MD, MBA Brave on the Page™: Telling Your Story After Epilepsy Surgery Salon AMarianne Richmond, MA

4:00pm CDT

Texas-Sized Hearts: A Bling & Breathe Session for Moms Salon DTiffany Townsend Red Flags After Epilepsy Surgery: Seizures Returning, Behavior Shifts, and Hidden Neurologic Issues Salon BAria Fallah, MD, MS, MBA • Jason Hauptman, MD, PhD A Lifetime of Support: Building Your Child’s Financial Safety Net Salon CMary McDirmid

5:00pm CDT

Enjoy the resort!

7:00pm CDT

Teen and Young Adult Bowling Mixer B-Lux Bowling @ Tom Foolery Arcade (Kalahari)

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Kalahari Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Registration + Info Desk Registration F

8:30am CDT

9:00am CDT

Ask Me Anything: A Parent Panel Kalahari Ballroom Participate in Research - Homonymous Hemianopia Research Rm 1Alex Bowers, PhD • Jing Xu, PhD Participate in Research - Understanding the Family Perspective on Epilepsy Surgery Research Rm 4Ruba Al-Ramadhani, MD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 2Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD Participate in Research - Vision Research Rm 3Maria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD

10:00am CDT

Medical Trauma in Families Affected By Brain Injury and Neurosurgery Salon CJennifer Bommer, M.A., LPC From Family Questions to Research: Hemispherectomy Skills | Vision After Resections Salon AMaria Chroneos • Marlene Behrmann, PhD • Lynn Paul, PhD Laser Ablation in Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Current Uses, Recent Advances, and an Emerging Role After Failed Disconnections Salon DDaniel Curry, MD The Parent Experience: Safety, Self-Determination, and the Dignity of Risk Salon BTy Day • Aimee Day

11:00am CDT

Seeing Success After Epilepsy Surgery: Practical Vision Tools for Everyday Life Salon CCarrie Gillespie • Lynne McAlister, M.Ed. The Power of Play: Motivation, Participation and Adaptive Play for the Child with Complex Needs Salon AKelli Croll • Patsy Tate, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT The Young Adult Experience: Stop Talking About Me and Listen to Me Salon BTy Day • Aimee Day The Next Step: Transitioning to Adult Neurology and Neurosurgery Care Salon DAudrey Vernick • Dave Clarke, MD

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Kalahari Ballroom

1:00pm CDT

Ask Me Anything: A Young Adult Panel Kalahari Ballroom

2:00pm CDT

Managing Movement, Seating, and Growth After Epilepsy Surgery Salon DCatherine Harrison, PT, DPT Hearing and Listening After Epilepsy Surgery Salon BEmily Harford, SLP How to Advocate For Your Child In School Salon CAudrey Vernick

3:00pm CDT

Enjoy the resort!

5:30pm CDT

Dinner and Dance Party - Texas Style! Kalahari Ballroom

8:00pm CDT

Enjoy the resort!