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AES 2026 Abstracts


As the nation’s largest educational and scientific event for epilepsy professionals, the AES Annual Meeting is an ideal venue for clinicians and scientists to present research results to a global audience.

Authors will have the opportunity to present their research live in Denver and upload an ePoster to the virtual poster gallery for attendees to view for up to 90 days after the meeting.

Late-breaking abstracts are intended for research that was not completed by the June 8 deadline but has since been finalized and is now ready for submission and review. All late-breaking abstract submissions must include a letter within the submission portal outlining the rationale for why the research qualifies for late-breaking consideration.

Last Chance to Share Your Research

Late-breaking Abstract Submissions Open July 27 to August 24 at 11:59 PM ET.

Have important new findings, innovative programs, or emerging data to share? Submit your late-breaking abstract for consideration and contribute to the latest advances in the field.

*All abstract submission fees are non-refundable.

    AES 2026 Presentation Information

    Accepted abstracts will be assigned to one of the three days the in-person poster hall is open. Author-present times are from 12:00 to 2:00 PM each day.

    • Saturday, December 5, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
    • Sunday, December 6, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
    • Monday, December 7, 2026, 12:00 - 1:45 PM

     

    Submission Deadlines and Fees:

    Abstracts submitted will be subject to a non-refundable processing fee.

    • $140 for members; $170 for non-members – a letter from the trainee’s institution confirming trainee status is required
    • $170 for non-corporate submissions; $410 for corporate submissions

     

    Types of Presentations

    Posters:  Posters are required to be hung in the poster hall for the entirety of the day assigned. The first/presenting author is required to commit to the author-present time. 

    Platform Presentations:  The presenting authors of abstracts selected for a platform presentation will be asked to give a ten-minute presentation followed by a five-minute Q&A session during Saturday afternoon and Monday afternoon platform sessions. Platform presentations are in addition to each presenter's assigned day in the poster hall. 

    Pediatric Highlights:  The presenting authors of abstracts selected for a pediatric highlight presentation will be asked to give an eight-minute presentation on Monday afternoon during the Pediatric Highlights session. This presentation is in addition to each presenter's assigned day in the poster hall. 

    Please note that presenting authors of all accepted abstracts are required to register for and attend the AES Annual Meeting. 

    Presenting authors representing exhibiting companies are required to have a full meeting registration. Exhibit hall-only passes will not suffice. 

     

    Abstract Awards 

    AES offers competitive travel awards to facilitate attending the annual meeting. For a listing of current awards and requirements, please click here.