EEG-fMRI Workshop 2026 | Athens, Greece

About the Workshop

Simultaneous EEG-fMRI has been available for more than three decades, yet its potential remains largely underused in epilepsy research and clinical practice. This workshop aims to re-ignite interest in this unique non-invasive multimodal method by bringing together leading experts and researchers to discuss its current value, persistent challenges, and emerging opportunities. The symposium will address the full translational pipeline—from methodological foundations to advanced clinical applications—offering participants a clear overview of what EEG-fMRI can deliver today and where the field is heading.

Date: September 9th (afternoon) & 10th (morning), 2026

Location: Athens, Greece

Following: 16th European Epilepsy Congress

What's Included:

Methodology & Clinical Sessions • Interactive Debate • Poster • Networking

Program

September 9, 2026: Fundamentals of EEG-fMRI

13:30:Basic aspects and historical overview of EEG-fMRI in epilepsy
14:00:EEG recording: how to get an interpretable EEG during fMRI scanning?
14:30:How to mark events for EEG-fMRI analysis?
15:00:Selecting the appropriate Hemodynamic Response Function (HRF)
15:30:Coffee break and Posters
16:30:Analyzing the fMRI signal on the basis of EEG events: Basic event-related general linear model
17:00:Analyzing the fMRI signal on the basis of EEG events: Other methods and their potential benefits
18:00:General discussion on Methodology
20:00:Welcome Dinner (included in registration)

September 10, 2026: Clinical Applications

Each talk includes one clinical case

08:00:What does EEG-fMRI provide that is not provided by other methods such as structural imaging or EEG/MEG source analysis?
08:30:Solid interpretation of scalp EEG-fMRI maps in epilepsy
09:00:Use of EEG-fMRI in pre-surgical evaluation (phase 1)
09:30:Use of EEG-fMRI for informing SEEG planning or replace it (phase 2)
10:00:Coffee break and Posters
11:00:Intracranial EEG-fMRI
11:20:EEG-fMRI in Generalized epilepsy
11:40:EEG-fMRI and sleep in epilepsy
12:00:Interactive debate: Should EEG-fMRI be more widely adopted in the evaluation of patients with focal epilepsy?
12:30:Practical recommendations and Q&A
13:30:Lunch (included in registration)

Poster presentations welcome. Details of poster submission will be provided in the registration form

Organizers

Prof. Anna Elisabetta Vaudano

Anna Elisabetta Vaudano is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, where she is also a practicing neurologist specializing in epilepsy. She completed her residency in neurology and PhD in Neuroscience at University of Rome "La Sapienza" and was a Visiting Research Fellow at University College London.

Prof. Graeme Jackson

Graeme Jackson is Clinical Director of The Florey, a neurologist at Austin Health, and Professorial Fellow of the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on advanced MR imaging in epilepsy and malformations of cortical development. As Chief Investigator of the Australian Epilepsy Project, he secured $30 million from the Australian Medical Research Future Fund in 2021.

Prof. Jean Gotman

Jean Gotman is Professor Emeritus at the Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University. He pioneered automatic detection of spikes and seizures during long-term EEG monitoring and created Stellate, developing novel equipment for EEG and epilepsy monitoring worldwide. His research focuses on EEG analysis, High Frequency Oscillations, and functional imaging in epilepsy.

Prof. Paolo Federico

Paolo Federico is Professor in the Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Radiology at the University of Calgary and President of the Canadian League Against Epilepsy. He completed an Epilepsy Fellowship at the University of Melbourne and established the epilepsy imaging research program at Calgary. His research focuses on advanced neuroimaging and intracranial EEG-fMRI.

The organizers bring together expertise spanning methodological development, clinical application, and advanced research techniques in EEG-fMRI. Their combined experience covers both scalp and intracranial recordings, presurgical evaluation, and multimodal neuroimaging, providing participants with comprehensive insights into the current state and future potential of EEG-fMRI in epilepsy research and clinical practice.

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Venue

Golden Age Hotel, Athens

Michalakopoulou 57, Athina 115 28, Greece

The workshop will take place at the Golden Age Hotel in Athens, Greece, following the 16th European Epilepsy Congress. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (EEC 2026 Venue), the hotel makes it easy for attendees to participate right after the EEC 2026.

Registration

Registration Fee: €150

What's Included:

Full access to all sessions
Coffee breaks (both days)
Welcome dinner on September 9th
Lunch on September 10th
Workshop materials

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