The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and the Korean Neurological Association hosted the XXVII World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in Seoul, South Korea, on 12-15 October 2025.
WCN is a major, biennial conference that brings together world-class neurologists, experts, researchers, and clinicians from across the globe to showcase the latest advances in brain science, neurology, and patient care. This year’s congress theme was ‘The soul of neurological innovation’.
“The world is paying attention to brain health and the field of neurology is positioned to make groundbreaking changes in the way we diagnose, treat, and care for brain disorders around the world,” said Prof Wolfgang Grisold, WFN President.
“Through this Congress, we have a unique opportunity to shift the global trajectory of brain health through education, research, and collaboration, which is the core of the mission of the World Federation of Neurology.”
WCN 2025 featured a diverse schedule of workshops, teaching courses, debate sessions, informal talks with WFN leadership, and plenary lectures delivered by leading neurology experts, discussing the latest developments in their fields.
Throughout the Congress, WFN hosted a series of interactive conversations about brain health, with participation from the World Health Orgaisation, and featuring the worldwide advocacy activities of WFN, from Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders to World Brain Day.
“WCN is committed to fostering a global perspective in the field of neurology, recognising that diverse health systems and neurological challenges around the world require collaborative efforts to advance better brain health for all,” said Prof Beomseok Jeon, President, XXVII WCN.
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