The Brain as a Strategic Asset: Securing Europe's Future Through Innovation and Health

As Europe navigates growing geopolitical, economic, and societal pressures, we must recognise our most strategic resource — the human brain. Neurological and mental disorders are among the leading causes of disability in the EU, yet brain health remains underestimated in policy, innovation, and investment.

This forward-looking session will explore how to build Europe's brain resilience and position brain health as a pillar of competitiveness, innovation, and security. We will discuss key initiatives, including the forthcoming European Neurological and Mental Health Strategy, the European Partnership for Brain Health, and the EU Coordination Plan for the Brain