2026 AES Digital Select

Catalog

Calendar

Availability

On-Demand

44 Courses

Release on Dec 15, 2026 12:00 AM Central Standard Time
Expires on Dec 14, 2027

Cost

Member: $499.00

Non-Member: $699.00

Credit Offered

51.5 CME Credits

51.5 Participation Credits

Sessions Available for 2026 Digital Select
About 2026 AES Digital Select Education Program
AES Annual Meeting/Digital Select Session Types
Planners and Faculty Disclosures

Available Sessions from the 2026 AES Annual Meeting

24th Judith Hoyer Lecture | Improving US Epilepsy Care: Challenges and Opportunities

Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Symposium | An Advanced Practice Provider Joined Out Practice, Now What? Best Practice Models for Epilepsy APP Utilization

AES-CNF Symposium | Preparing Adult Neurologists to Provide Continued Care for Patients with Developmental and Epilepsy Encephalopathies

Annual Course | Big Questions in Epilepsy Care

Annual Fundamentals | Chromosomes and Hormones: Precision Epilepsy Care in Women

Best Practices in Epilepsy Care | Multidisciplinary Care for Patients With Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Epilepsy Exchange | Adverse Drug Reactions in Epilepsy Care: ASM-Related Risks, Recognition, and Management

Epilepsy Exchange | From Evidence to Incision: Epilepsy Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline

Epilepsy Specialist Symposium | Status Epilepticus in 2026: Biology, Networks, and the Limits of Current Care

Epilepsy Therapies Symposium | Combining Epilepsy Therapies: When and How?

Hot Topics Symposium | Law & Order: Rights, Risks, and Responsibility in Epilepsy Care

IW | Advancing AAV Gene Therapies: Insights from CURE Epilepsy Funded Research

IW | Converging Pathways: Hyperexcitability and Brain Ageing in Epilepsy

IW | Epilepsy in Cognitive Aging: Innocent Bystander or Rabble Rouser?

IW | Genetics and Machine Learning in Epilepsy: Discovery and Applications

IW | Optogenetics in Epilepsy: Are We There Yet?

IW | The Gut Seizes the Brain: How Gut Microbiota Influences Epilepsy

Lombroso Lecture | The mTOR Signaling Pathway and mTORopathies: Therapeutic Targeting in Epilepsy

Merritt-Putnam Symposium | Mental and Cognitive Health in Epilepsy: Bridging Brain and Behavior

Neurosurgery Symposium | Operating the MRI Lesion: When It Is Enough and When It Is Not

Pediatric State of the Art Symposium | Bridging the Gap or Falling Through the Cracks? Transition of Care from a Pediatric to Adult Model of Epilepsy Care

Presidential Symposium | Everything but the Ictus: Interrogating Mechanisms of Brain Development, Pre-, Inter- and Post-Ictal States

Scientific Symposium | Gene-Targeting Therapies in Epilepsy

SIG | Children's Hour: From Crisis to Control: Acute Symptomatic Seizures in Critically Ill Children

SIG | Critical Care: Critical Care EEG in the Gray Zone: How Experts Reason When Evidence Falls Short

SIG | Data Science in Epilepsy: Black Boxes or Brain Models? AI versus Mechanistic Data Science in Epilepsy

SIG | Dietary Therapies for Epilepsy: Safety, efficacy, and recommendations for keto therapy in special populations

SIG | Engineering and Neurostimulation: Neurostimulation by Design: Engineering for Usability, Access, and Impact

SIG | Epilepsy and Aging: Aging as a Modifier of Epileptic Circuits: Sleep, Networks and Vascular Pathways

SIG | Epilepsy Surgery: Controversies in Thalamic Neuromodulation

SIG | Genetics: When Exome/Genome is Negative: What's Next to "Solve the Unsolved” Epilepsies?

SIG | Health Disparities: Social Determinants and Disparities in Epilepsy: Lessons from Across the Globe

SIG | Ictal Semiology: The Emotional Brain

SIG | Neonatal Seizures: Predicting Epilepsy After Neonatal Brain Injury: What Do We Know? What’s Next?

SIG | Professional Wellness in Epilepsy Care: Beyond Resilience: Reclaiming Agency and Structural Solutions to Burnout

SIG | Psychosocial Comorbidities: New Tech: Innovating Psychosocial Interventions for Persons with Epilepsy

SIG | Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG): The Definition of the Epileptogenic Zone: Between the Past and the Present

SIG | Temporal Lobe Club: Bitemporal Epilepsy - Mechanisms, Manifestations, and Surgical Management

SIG | Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): Global perspectives in TSC care, from prenatal screening to adult care

SIG | Tumor Related Epilepsy: Brain Tumor Microenvironment and Seizures: Translating From Bench to Bedside

SIG | Women's Issues in Epilepsy: Sex Hormones and Epilepsy Care

Spanish Symposium | Stop Epilepsy Before it Starts | Etiologies We Can Identify, Challenges We Face, and Education that Saves Lives

Translational Reseach Symposium | Translating 25 Years of Therapeutic Discovery to Special Populations Across the Lifespan

Available for purchase: July 22, 2026, and will close on November 15, 2027
Course start date: 12/15/2026
Course End date: 12/14/2027

The AES Annual Meeting/Digital Select provides high-quality, relevant educational programming across diverse settings, roles, and experience levels. Whether you are new to the specialty, have limited epilepsy background, or are highly proficient with complex topics, you will find sessions and content that meet your needs.

Statement of Need
The need for this activity has been determined based on identifying professional practice gaps, previous course evaluations, and AES self-assessments. The educational content of this activity was based upon current issues and topics provided by the Annual Meeting Committee and membership.

Target Audience
Neurologists, epileptologists, pediatric neurologists, nurses, psychologists, neuropsychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, researchers, and scientists.

Global Learning Objectives
This comprehensive educational meeting provides learners with opportunities to:
Increase knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment, including novel diagnostic methods and therapeutic modalities of various manifestations of epilepsy and common comorbidities to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes
Be informed about the latest research developments in epilepsy that may translate into clinical care and human therapy in the near future.
Consider the public health implications of epilepsy and the impact of the disease on patients, communities, and health systems.

NOTE: Each session has its own specific learning objectives, which can be found in the program.

Mission Statement
The American Epilepsy Society (AES) promotes research and education for physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy. Its continuing professional education (CPE) offers an array of activities to assist the learner in assessing their educational needs and expanding their knowledge, competence, and performance in the field of epilepsy, which leads to an improvement in the outcomes of care.

The CPE program always reinforces the fundamental components of epilepsy care in accordance with an Epilepsy Core Curriculum, including quality improvement and patient safety. In addition, its educational interventions also provide an opportunity to advance professional practice in new and emerging areas of the specialty. In recognition of the importance of the added qualification in epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the Maintenance of Certification requirements, AES is committed to the provision of educational opportunities and tools that aid in the certification and MOC requirements.

The expected results of AES program of continuing professional development are as follows:

The AES CPE Program fosters a culture of interprofessional collaboration amongst the cadre of professionals who care for persons with epilepsy.
The AES CPE Program enhances the professional practice of healthcare professionals who care for persons with epilepsy.
The AES CPE Program provides education in epilepsy therapy to increase the competence of clinicians in the use of these complex and multi-layered options to manage epilepsy in patients.
The AES CPE Program uses educational interventions as a tool to improve the quality of care and patient safety of persons with epilepsy.

Accreditation
This enduring activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The American Epilepsy Society (AES) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation
AES designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 51.50  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

International Credits
The American Medical Association has determined that non-US licensed physicians who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 51.50 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Continuing Education for Nurses and Pharmacists
We have submitted for approval and is currently under review.

Maintenance of Certification
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™.  The CME credits earned from the 2026 AES Annual Meeting may be applied toward your ABPN CME requirement.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All individuals involved in the selection, development and presentation of content are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest will be resolved by AES prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners.

Conflict of Interest & Disclosure
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the American Epilepsy Society requires that all individuals in a position to control the content of this educational activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company (defined as a company whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) within the past 24 months. All relevant financial relationships have been identified and mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Unapproved Use Disclosure
The American Epilepsy Society requires CME authors to disclose to learners when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational (not FDA approved) and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. If you have questions, contact the medical affairs department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information. Information about pharmaceutical agents/devices that is outside of US Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling may be contained in this activity.

Disclaimer
This CME activity is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the American Epilepsy Society. Reasonable efforts have been taken to present educational subject matter in a balanced, unbiased fashion, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each activity participant must always use his or her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label, investigational and/or experimental uses.

The AES 2026 Digital Select offers relevant, high-quality educational programming across diverse work settings, professional roles, and experience levels. Whether you are just starting with the specialty, have a limited background in epilepsy, or are highly fluent with complex topics, you will find sessions and content relevant to your needs.

Session Types

Annual Course: Encourages in-depth exploration of important topics related to epilepsy, focused on clinical care, including review of the science underlying the topics, reviews of clinical research, and discussion of the associated clinical implications. The Annual Course includes a mixture of educational lectures, clinical vignettes, and panel discussions.

Basic Science Skills Workshops: Deliver learning opportunities on basic science research techniques and methodologies. Attendees will learn about approaches and applications they can incorporate into their own research. Included in meeting registration fee.

Clinical Skills Workshops: Deliver hands-on and interactive learning opportunities in focused clinical areas. Attendance at each workshop is limited to a small number of participants to allow optimal interaction. Advance registration and an additional fee are required.

Dialogues to Transform Epilepsy: This session introduces transformative neurobiological research from outside the epilepsy field, with discussions on how those advances could accelerate progress in epilepsy.

Epilepsy Fellowship Program Directors Meeting: Provides a forum for current clinical epilepsy program directors, clinical neurophysiology program directors, and those interested in starting an ACGME Fellowship, to address challenges in running a program and meeting accreditation requirements. This session will meet ACGME program requirement II.A.4.

Epilepsy Surgery Skills Workshop: Epilepsy surgeons discuss and illustrate different surgical techniques and approaches related to epilepsy surgery followed by hands-on practice at teaching stations. Topics include temporal lobe surgeries, extra-temporal resections, invasive monitoring methods, and hemispheric surgeries.

Epilepsy Exchange: Recognize the accomplishments of distinguished leaders in clinical epilepsy and research and/or highlight current developments in the field.

Investigators Workshops (IW): Highlight exciting developments in basic, translational, and clinical epilepsy research in a format promoting interactive discussion. Speakers include established and junior epilepsy investigators, as well as researchers from other fields.

Poster Sessions: Posters are grouped by general topic category at various times throughout the meeting. Poster authors are available for discussion during each session. Check the program for author present times. In addition, the following special poster sessions offer additional times to interact with authors.

Basic Science Poster Session: This session features the most exciting and innovative studies focused on understanding the basic mechanisms of epilepsy and using cutting-edge approaches to understand and treat the mechanisms of epilepsy.

Broadening Representation Inclusion and Diversity by Growing Equity (BRIDGE): This session spotlights research relating to the needs of underserved populations along with showcasing the work of accomplished investigators who identify with groups historically under-represented in medicine and research.

Pediatric Epilepsy Highlight Session: This session showcases scientific abstracts focused on topics in clinical care and research in pediatric epilepsy.

Platform Sessions: Three concurrent sessions highlighting selected key scientific abstracts consisting of author presentations followed by Q&A.

Poster Walking Tours: Tours of selected posters led by leading experts in topic areas.

Professional Development: Offers mentorship, training, and information geared to early career professionals or anyone considering a career change.

Special Interest Groups (SIG): Offer information and networking for attendees with similar interests, in sessions organized by AES members. Although the sizes of SIG sessions vary, all lend themselves to active participation and dialogue.

Symposia: Provide the major educational activities at the Annual Meeting. Topics range from clinically oriented presentations reviewing common issues in epilepsy to more complex topics combining basic sciences and clinical neurology. While target audiences differ, all symposia include discussion of clinically relevant information.

Planning Committee Member and Speaker Disclosures of Financial Relationship
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the AES requires that any person who is in a position to control content of a CME activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships that they have with an ineligible company.

All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies have been mitigated.