26^th Annual Meeting

On behalf of the Scientific Organising Committee, it is our privilege to invite you to the 26th Annual Meeting of the Infantile Seizure Society (ISS 2027), to be held from 7 to 9 July 2027 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala, India.

The Infantile Seizure Society (ISS) is an international professional organization established in Japan in 1998 with the aim of promoting clinical and basic research on seizures in early life. Founded by the late Professor Yukio Fukuyama, the Society brings together paediatric epileptologists and other interested specialists from across the world who are dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in infantile seizures and childhood epilepsy.

We in India are privileged to host the 26th ISS Annual Meeting for the first time in the region. We are also happy to offer this prestigious academic gathering to our neighbouring countries as well as Africa.

Our theme, “Infantile and Childhood Epilepsies – At the Crossroads,” reflects a moment of real change in our field. Advances in genetics, neuroimaging, precision therapeutics, and epilepsy surgery are reshaping how we diagnose and treat children with epilepsy.

Over three days, ISS 2027 will bring together internationally renowned experts alongside distinguished national and regional faculty. The programme will include:

• State-of-the-art lectures on neonatal, infantile and childhood epilepsy syndromes
• Advances in genetic and molecular diagnosis and targeted treatments
• Epilepsy surgery, neurophysiology, and imaging sessions
• Case-based discussions, panels, and interactive educational symposia
• Oral and poster presentations, with opportunities for young investigators

Beyond the sessions, we hope the meeting will be a place to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and strengthen the global community committed to children with epilepsy.

Welcome to Kerala, often called “God’s Own Country.” Kochi has been a meeting point of cultures and trade for centuries, and its blend of Arab, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences is visible across the city. Our venue sits on the scenic island of Bolgatty, surrounded by the calm Kochi backwaters.

During your stay, we hope you will:

• Walk through the historic lanes of Fort Kochi and see the iconic Chinese fishing nets
• Cruise the backwaters, or visit Alleppey and Munnar’s tea-covered hills
• Watch Kathakali and other classical performances, and experience Kerala’s traditions of Ayurveda and wellness
• Savour Kerala’s cuisine, shaped by the spices that first drew the world to this coast

July brings the monsoon, when Kerala is at its greenest and most lush.