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Join Us at ICCN 2026 Cartagena, ColombiaSeptember 8-12, 2026 The 34th Annual International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (ICCN) will take place September 8-12, 2026 at the Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Convention Center in Cartagena, Colombia. Pre-congress courses will take place on Tuesday, September 8 and the morning of Wednesday, September 9. The ICCN will begin with the Opening Remarks the afternoon of Wednesday, September 9 and conclude on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00pm. Presentations at ICCN are given by leading experts in the field and have value for healthcare professionals who utilize clinical neurophysiology. Sessions will include symposia, workshops, and courses, featuring didactic lectures, hands-on demonstrations, expert panels, debates, and interactive formats. Poster presentations at the Congress highlight the latest work conducted at clinical neurophysiology centers around the world. The ICCN26 is in-person; live-streaming and virtual attendance is not available. The Scientific Program will be released in Spring 2026.

Session 1: Brainstem reflexes in clinical practice Chairs Eleftherios Papathanasiou- Josep Valls-Sole 9:00-9:25 Beyond conventional brainstem reflexes: Techniques not commonly used and their physiological bases Josep Valls-Sole 9:25-9:30 Questions and Discussion 9:30-9:55 Neurophysiological evaluation of cranial nerves as an extension of neurological examination and clinical applications Ayşegül Gündüz 9:55-10:00 Questions and Discussion 10:00-10:25 How to evaluate brainstem excitability? Markus Kofler 10:25-10:30 Questions and Discussion 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break Session 2: Lower cranial nerve reflexes Chairs: Josep Valls-Sole-Markus Kofler 11:00-11:25 Tongue reflexes Ana Mirallave or Phryngeal Reflexes Antonio Schindler 11:25-11:30 Questions and Discussion 11:30-11:55 Vocal cord reflexes María Téllez 11:55-12:00 Questions and Discussion 12:00-12:25 Beyond the EMG clinic. Brainstem reflexes in IOM Joao Leote 12:25-12:30 Questions and Discussion 12:30-13:30 — Lunch Break Session 3: VEMP Chairs Eleftherios Papathanasiou, James Colebatch 13:30-13:55 Principles and Methodology Eleftherios Papathanasiou 13:55-14:00 Questions and Discussion 14:00-14:25 Clinical Applications Eleftherios Papathanasiou 14:25-14:30 Questions and Discussion 14:30-14:55 Other VEMPs (Beyond c- and oVEMPs) Franca Deriu 14:55-15:00 Questions and Discussion 15:30-17:00 Hands-On Practice The attendees will learn the following topics: First round: VEMP Second round: Startle Third round: Blink reflex

Brain Stimulation Teaching Course: Part 1 Organized by the Brain Stimulation SIG of the IFCN (Ulf Ziemann) and the EMEAC (Andrea Antal) Co-Chairs Ulf Ziemann; Department of Neurology & Stroke, and Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany Andrea Antal; University Medical Center of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany Outline of the teaching course This teaching course aims at introducing the basic theoretical background and practical applications of transcranial magnetic and electrical stimulation to young researchers, clinicians, students from all fields of neuroscience and related areas. Every effort will be taken to cover the broad spectrum of areas involved in non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), from basic aspects to clinical trials, and to highlight recent developments in the field. Lectures will be presented by renowned scientists, followed by short practical exercises. Session 1 (08:00-09:50): TMS Physics and Neurophysiological Mechanisms, novel NIBS technologies Topics and Speakers (1) TMS PhysicsUlf Ziemann; University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany(2) Neurophysiological Mechanisms and TMS measures of motor excitabilityJohn Rothwell; UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom(3) Novel NIBS technologies: tFUSRobert Chen, University of Toronto, Canada; tTIS: Friedhelm Hummel; EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland. Session 2 (10:10-12:00): Most Frequently Used Protocols for Plasticity Induction and Therapy; Ethical and Safety Aspects Topics and Speakers (1) rTMS (PAS, TBS, QPS) protocolsTakenobu Murakami, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan (2) tES (tDCS, tACS) protocolsWalter Paulus, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany(3) Ethical and Safety AspectsAndrea Antal; University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany

Neurophysiology: An Extension of Clinical Assessment to Categorize Movement Disorders Robert Chen (Canada) How to set up a Movement Disorders Neurophysiology lab: Which equipment do I need and how to do initial signal processing? Felipe A. Vial (Chile) Clinical Neurophysiology to differentiate Tremors syndromes Panagiotis Kassavetis (USA) Break Clinical Neurophysiology to differentiate Jerky Movements and Myoclonus Shabbir Merchant (USA) Clinical Neurophysiology of Functional Movement Disorders Talya Grippe (Canada) Case Discussions All faculty

Principles and pitfalls of NCS Sanjeev Nandedkar Principles of EMG Devon Rubin Advances in the diagnosis of focal neuropathies Larry Robinson Late responses with DEMO Josep Valls Solé Reference values in NCS and EMG Kristian Bernhard Nilsen Typical EMG waveforms Devon Rubin Firing rates and Recruitment Analysis Made Simple Sanjeev Nandedkar RNS with DEMO Devon Rubin Q&A

8:30-10.00 Nerve Excitability An introduction to nerve excitability testing and the TROND protocol James Howells Equipment safety & troubleshooting (DS5, cables, multimeter etc) James Howells Nerve excitability testing demo and analysis Kelvin Jones, James Howells & Martin Koltzenburg 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-12:00 Practical: Hands on session Multiple nerve excitability testing with the TROND protocol 12.00- 13.00 Lunch (Provided to registered course participants) 13:00-14:00 CMAP Scan MUNE Introduction to MUNE methods and MScanFit Jose Manual Matamala MScanFit MUNE demo + analysis Jose Manual Matamala & Kelvin Jones 14:00-15:00 Practical: Hands on session MScanFit MUNE recordings 15:00-15:30 Afternoon Break 15:30-16:30 Muscle Excitability Methods and normal findings Hatice Tankisi Muscle excitability testing demo + analysis Hatice Tankisi 16:30-17:30 Practical: Hands on session Muscle Excitability testing

13:30-14:00 Normal pediatric EEG Ronit Pressler 14:00-14:30 Abnormal pediatric EEG Ronit Pressler 14:30-15:00 Quantitative pediatric EEG Cecil Hahn 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK 15:30-16:00 EEG in Pediatric Autoimmune Epileptic Encephalopathies Daniel San Juan Orta 16:00-16:30 Pediatric EEG monitoringMartin Fabricius 16:30-17:00 Infantile epileptiform spasms Cecil Hahn

AI Tools in Clinical Neurophysiology Artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning and deep learning, is transforming biomedical research and clinical neurophysiology by supporting research, patient management, and harmonization of biomarkers across diverse datasets. AI models increasingly aid classification and prediction in nervous system disorders, complementing traditional regression approaches. Reliable application requires selecting appropriate analytic methods, balancing advanced tools with simpler models. MATLAB and Python ecosystems provide versatile options but demand informed choices based on data properties, size, and computational limits. Generative AI, especially large language models, now shapes scientific communication, raising ethical concerns around plagiarism, authorship, accountability, and compliance with journal policies. This IFCN Training Course is designed for researchers, neurologists, and clinical neurophysiologists seeking guidance on selecting and applying AI tools or traditional statistical models in MATLAB and Python for research or patient care in Clinical Neurophysiology. The program also provides an overview of the ethical and practical implications of using AI platforms to generate scientific text, tables, and figures, with a focus on responsible and transparent communication of scientific results. 13:00-14:00 Practical, robust use of AI models for harmonization of clinical indexes and biomarkers in multicentric studies carried out in Clinical Neurophysiology Veronica Hanoi Isaza 14:00-15:00 Practical, robust use of AI models for classification and prediction purposes in patients with Epilepsy based on clinical indexes and biomarkers Benjamin H. Brinkmann 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK 15:30-16:00 Regressive vs. machine learning models in Matlab and Python ecosystems. What do you really need in Clinical Neurophysiology? Antonio I. Triggiani 16.00-16:30 Ethical use of generative AI for writing a paper for Clinical Neurophysiology (Practice) Claudio Babiloni 16:30-17:00 Quiz

Neurophysiological Assessment of Small Fibres: From Clinical Suspicion to Functional Testing Part 1 — Somatic Small Fibres (Chair: Marina De Tommaso) 1. Introduction: Why Small Fibres Matter in Clinical Practice Marina De Tommaso 2. Small-Fibre Physiology and Sensory Threshold Assessment Carsten Dahl Mørch 3. Nociceptive Evoked Potentials and SSR Massimiliano Valeriani 4. Neuromodulation Approaches in Small-Fibre Dysfunction Daniel Ciampi de Andrade Coffee Break Part 2 — Autonomic Small Fibres Co-Chair: Alessandra Fanciulli 5. Introduction: Autonomic Symptoms and the Need for Objective Testing Alessandra Fanciulli 6. Cardiovascular Autonomic Function Testing Alexandre Höfke Alamy 7. Sudomotor and Sympathetic Testing Rolim Muro-Martinez Closing Remarks Chairs: Marina De Tommaso and Alessandra Fanciulli

Organized by the Brain Stimulation SIG of the IFCN (Ulf Ziemann) and the EMEAC (Andrea Antal) Co-Chairs Ulf Ziemann; Department of Neurology & Stroke, and Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany Andrea Antal; University Medical Center of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany Session 3 (13:00-14:50): Biomarkers, Combining NIBS with EEG; Therapeutic Indications: Which Protocol for Which Disorders and Why? Topics and Speakers (1) TMS-EEGUlf Ziemann; University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany(2) rTMS: Therapeutic indicationsGiacomo Koch, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy (3) tES: Therapeutic indications: Jovana Bjekic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Session 4 (15:10-17:00): Hands-On: Pitfalls & Common Mistakes When Using NIBS Topics and Speakers (1) Hands-On: Andrea Antal; University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany Caroline Tscherpel, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

Advances in Electrodiagnosis of motor neuron diseases Jose Matamala Laryngeal EMG Paulo Kimaid Electrodiagnosis of plexopathies Jorge Gutierrez SFEMG with DEMO Pushpa Narayaswami MUNE and MUNIX with DEMO Sanjeev Nandedkar Pelvic floor neurophysiology Armando Tello Atypical EMG waveforms Devon Rubin Quantitative EMG with DEMO Sanjeev Nandedkar