Information in English

Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Colleagues,

We are very pleased to invite you to the joint annual conference of the Swiss Epilepsy League, the German Society for Epileptology, and the Austrian Society for Epileptology, to be held in Basel, in beautiful Switzerland, in 2027. The 14th Tri-National Conference will take place from March 11 to 13, 2027, at the modern Congress Center Basel – a centrally located, easily accessible venue near the German and French borders.

In 2027, you can once again look forward to the latest developments in epilepsy, presented and discussed by leading experts. Based on the numerous symposium proposals submitted, a diverse and high-caliber scientific program is currently being developed – for which we would like to express our sincere thanks in advance.
Highlights of the program will include, among others:
• the ILAE Symposium,
• presentations by young epileptologists,
• the Epilepsy Surgery Working Group Symposium,
• as well as seminars and half-day courses offered by the Continuing Education Academy, which provide practice-relevant knowledge for clinical work and
research.

Numerous symposia and lectures will also be held in English to further promote international exchange.

We are also particularly committed to involving people with epilepsy and their families: On Saturday, we are organizing a public open house that will provide insights into new diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Basel – a city steeped in tradition as a center of academia and culture, located in the tri-border region along the Rhine and home to one of Europe’s largest art and museum scenes – offers the ideal setting for professional exchange and collegial fellowship.

We very much look forward to your participation, to exciting scholarly discussions, and to inspiring encounters in Basel.

With warm regards,
Prof. Dr. med. Lukas Imbach | Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. med. Georgia Ramantani, PhD | Co-Conference Chair

Register now for the 14th Three-Country Conference 2027 in Basel!

Please find the link to online registration below. Information on fees and payment options can be found further down on this page.

*Reduced-rate registration is available to all non-medical professionals, as well as to anyone born in 1987 or later, and to students and doctoral candidates. Registration at the reduced rate requires appropriate proof of eligibility.

** Registration as an FNTA member requires appropriate proof of membership.

Thank you very much for your interest in the 14th Trinational Conference of the German and Austrian Society for Epileptology and the Swiss Epilepsy League, to be held March 11–13, 2027, in Basel.

We look forward to your contributions and thank you in advance for your active participation in the conference!

Abstract submission

Please note that submissions must be in German. Submissions in English are permitted only in exceptional cases. 

The abstracts will be reviewed after the deadline (November 1, 2026). Notification of acceptance (poster/presentation) or rejection will be sent out at the end of November or beginning of December 2026.

Our invited speakers have the opportunity to submit their presentation as an abstract so that it can be published in the official abstract volume. The submission period for invited contributions begins after the review of regular abstracts has been completed.

The presenter is required to register for the conference independently via the conference website. Registration in the abstract system or by the conference organizers does not automatically register the presenter for the conference.

1. Please create your personal account by registering. You will then receive your personal password by email. If you have not received an email, please check your spam folder or contact abstract@conventus.de after 60 minutes. 
2. Once you have received your password, please log in with your email address and password. You can now enter your abstract under Abstract Submission. Please follow the steps indicated.
3. Once your abstract has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam folder here as well.
4. You can now log in at any time and submit further abstracts or modify existing abstracts until the deadline on November 1, 2026.
5. Please note that the scientific committee evaluates the abstracts and therefore the preference chosen during submission between lecture/ePoster/case presentation is not guaranteed. 

Arrival with car

Address for navigation system: Parking garage Messe Basel, Riethenstraße 101, 4058 Basel

Basel is a major transportation hub for Swiss, German, and French highways. The trade fair and convention center is directly accessible via the A2 highway. The “Messe” exit leads directly to the Messe Basel parking garage, which has 1,200 parking spaces.

© Messe Congress Center Basel

Arrival by train

Basel is an international rail hub with direct ICE, IC, and EC connections to Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and the Benelux countries.

The Basel Exhibition and Congress Center is accessible by public transportation in five to ten minutes from all three train stations—Basel SBB (Switzerland), Basel SNCF (France), and Badischer Bahnhof (Germany).

From the SBB/SNCF station, you can reach the “Messeplatz” stop in about ten minutes on tram lines 1 or 2. From Badischer Bahnhof, lines 2 or 6 will take you directly to Messe Basel after two stops.

Hotel guests receive the BaselCard at check-in, which allows for free use of public transportation in Basel and the surrounding area—including EuroAirport—for the duration of their stay.

© Messe Congress Center Basel

Arrival by Airplane

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is about a 15-minute drive from Messeplatz. In addition, bus No. 50 connects the airport directly to the SBB/SNCF train station. From there, tram lines 1 and 2 take you directly to Messeplatz.

There is a direct train connection from Zurich Airport to Basel; the trip takes just over an hour.

© Messe Congress Center Basel

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Take advantage of our partnership with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss, Discover) and optimize your travel costs. You’ll have access to the Lufthansa Group’s extensive route network, covering approximately 310 destinations worldwide, as well as transatlantic flights operated by Air Canada and United.

Click here to view the discounted fares. You have flexibility when planning your trip—with these discounted fares, you can travel up to one week before and one week after the event.

Hotel

Here you can book various hotels for your stay in Basel. Bookings can be made online or by phone. Please note that Conventus acts solely as an intermediary and assumes no liability. Any changes or cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.

Hotels

Thank you very much for your interest in the program for the 14th Trinational Conference of the German and Austrian Society for Epileptology and the Swiss Epilepsy League

You can find the preliminary programme here: > preliminary programme

Various side events will be offered as part of the conference:

On Thursday, 11 March 2027, the get-together will take place at the industrial exhibition.
Admission is free, but registration is required.

On Friday, 12 March 2027, we would like to invite you to the conference party at the Safran Zunft.
Advance registration is required for this event and the fees are as follows:

Regular:     60 EUR
Reduced:   40 EUR