Presented by KCNQ2 Cure Alliance

2026 KCNQ2 Cure Research Roundtable

Registration ends Wednesday, 08/19/2026 11:59pm EDT

About This Event

The 2026 KCNQ2 Cure Research Roundtable will be held on September 19, 2026, at Centro Congressi Federico II in Napoli, Italy. Registration is free; travel, lodging, and meals are not included in the roundtable. This invitation-only research roundtable will be held in conjunction with the International Kv7 Channels Symposium, bringing together an international group of neurologists, geneticists, and scientists for a focused discussion to advance therapeutic strategies and accelerate progress toward treatments for KCNQ2-related disorders.

This collaborative forum is designed to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, share emerging insights, and strengthen global research partnerships within the KCNQ2 community.

You can view the preliminary agenda HERE.

If you are unable to join us, please register for our virtual option.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

In an effort to facilitate the growth of KCNQ2-related research networks and encourage early-career researcher participation, the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance is proud to offer presenters and students the opportunity to share their current work with both professionals and KCNQ2 family foundation members 

Abstract Selection Criteria 

Novel and innovative posters are encouraged, but submissions must be based on sound principles of rigorous research. All posters should address an appropriate KCNQ2-related topic for scientific discussion. Presentations should not include commercial messages. Previously presented studies are acceptable. 

Submission Deadline and Process

Abstracts must be submitted by August 19, 2026, 11:59 pm to be considered. 

All submissions should be submitted HERE. Submitters will be notified via email of decisions by September 1, 2026. 

Submitter is responsible for notifying co-authors of the decision. 

In an effort to make the research as accessible as possible, a lay summary of 400 words or fewer at an 8th-grade level must be provided. Abstracts must be submitted by August 19th. 

Poster presenters are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals, which are not included in the roundtable.

 

About This Event

The 2026 KCNQ2 Cure Research Roundtable will be held on September 19, 2026, at Centro Congressi Federico II in Napoli, Italy. Registration is free; travel, lodging, and meals are not included in the roundtable. This invitation-only research roundtable will be held in conjunction with the International Kv7 Channels Symposium, bringing together an international group of neurologists, geneticists, and scientists for a focused discussion to advance therapeutic strategies and accelerate progress toward treatments for KCNQ2-related disorders.

This collaborative forum is designed to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, share emerging insights, and strengthen global research partnerships within the KCNQ2 community.

You can view the preliminary agenda HERE.

If you are unable to join us, please register for our virtual option.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

In an effort to facilitate the growth of KCNQ2-related research networks and encourage early-career researcher participation, the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance is proud to offer presenters and students the opportunity to share their current work with both professionals and KCNQ2 family foundation members 

Abstract Selection Criteria 

Novel and innovative posters are encouraged, but submissions must be based on sound principles of rigorous research. All posters should address an appropriate KCNQ2-related topic for scientific discussion. Presentations should not include commercial messages. Previously presented studies are acceptable. 

Submission Deadline and Process

Abstracts must be submitted by August 19, 2026, 11:59 pm to be considered. 

All submissions should be submitted HERE. Submitters will be notified via email of decisions by September 1, 2026. 

Submitter is responsible for notifying co-authors of the decision. 

In an effort to make the research as accessible as possible, a lay summary of 400 words or fewer at an 8th-grade level must be provided. Abstracts must be submitted by August 19th. 

Poster presenters are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals, which are not included in the roundtable.

 

Getting There

Centro Congressi Federico II
Via Partenope 36
Napoli, 80121
Italy