Advancing Headache Medicine Through Science, Innovation & Clinical Excellence
20–21 November 2026
The World Headache Society (WHS) is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Congress, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and experts in headache medicine for two days of scientific exchange, clinical insights, and collaborative learning.
The congress will feature expert lectures, case-based discussions, interactive debates, a scientific quiz, and workshops exploring contemporary challenges and emerging approaches in headache diagnosis and management.
From neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid pressure disorders to migraine therapeutics, visual snow syndrome, and medication-overuse headache, the scientific programme will address important developments shaping modern headache medicine.
Scientific Highlights
- Neuroimaging in Cephalalgia – Exploring the role of neuroimaging in headache evaluation.
- Brain Economy and Headache Disorders – Examining the broader impact of headache disorders.
- When CSF Pressure Goes High and Low – Understanding headaches associated with altered cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
- Lessons from History – Insights from the past and their relevance to the future of headache medicine.
- Triptans vs. Gepants and Ditans – A debate on evolving acute migraine therapies.
- Visual Snow and Persistent Visual Symptoms – Diagnosis, mimics, and management.
- Migraine Management – Treatment gaps, insufficient response to triptans, challenging clinical cases, and medication overuse.
- Interactive Learning – Expert panels, audience Q&A, a scientific quiz, and workshops.
Access to Unlimited Learning & Resources
Who Should Attend?
Neurologists, headache specialists, neuro-ophthalmologists, physicians, postgraduate medical students, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in headache medicine.
Join the Scientific Conversation
Connect with experts, exchange clinical perspectives, and explore advances in headache medicine at the 6th Annual Congress of the World Headache Society.
Organised by the World Headache Society.
