World Encephalitis Day Alliance Conference Empowering Hope 2026

Please note that this event is an in person event taking place in Denver, United States

Overview

Join the World Encephalitis Day Alliance for a day of hope, empowerment, and unity at the World Encephalitis Day Alliance Conference 2026 – you won’t want to miss it!

Welcome to the World Encephalitis Day Alliance Conference, Empowering Hope! Join us at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport, 7001 Yampa St, Denver, CO, US on February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Mountain Time) for a day filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories. Let’s come together to raise awareness and support those affected by encephalitis.

Some of the topics for this year’s agenda include:
  • PTSD post-encephalitis
  • Navigating insurance
  • Latest in encephalitis research
  • Breakouts for caregivers and survivors
  • Pursuing disability
  • Managing cognitive fatigue
  • Caring for the caregivers
  • Living with encephalitis

Speakers

  • Amanda Piquet, MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine
  • Lisa Brenner PhD, ABPP, Professor, Departments of PMR, Psychiatry, and Neurology Co-Director VA Brain Health Coordinating Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Margaret (Birdie) Champion, Ambulatory CM Supervisor, UCHealth.
  • Ken Tyler, MD, UCHealth Neurosciences Center – Anschutz Medical Campus.
  • Stacey L. Clardy, MD, PhD, Autoimmune Neurologist, Associate Professor at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and fellow advocates in the field.  Register for your ticket here

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