Schedule & Events

2026 Schedule

Time	Session
08:00 - 12:00	Pediatric Workshop
08:00 - 09:30	Therapeutic Plenary Session: Parkinson's Disease Early and Advanced Treatment
09:00 - 16:00	E-Poster and Exhbit Hall open viewing hours
09:30 - 10:30	MDS Regional Assemblies
09:30 - 10:30	E-Poster Sessions
10:30 - 12:00	Therapeutic Plenary Session: Non-Motor Features of Parkinson's Disease
12:00 - 14:00	E-Poster Sessions
12:15 - 13:15	Corporate Therapeutic Symposia
13:00 - 17:00	Neurosurgery Workshop
13:00 - 17:00	Clinical Research Methodology Workshop
14:00 - 15:30	Therapeutic Plenary Session: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders
16:00 - 17:30	Therapeutic Plenary Session: Atypical Parkinsonism
17:30 - 19:30	Welcome Ceremony

Time	Session
08:00 - 09:30	Plenary Session: Aging and Comorbidities in Parkinsonism
09:00 - 16:00	E-Poster and Exhibit Hall open viewing hours
09:30 - 10:30	E-Poster Sessions
09:30 - 10:15	MDS Business Meeting
10:30 - 12:00	Plenary Session: Presidential Lectures
12:00 - 14:00	E-Poster Sessions
12:15 - 13:15	Corporate Therapeutic Symposia
12:30 - 13:30	E-Poster Sessions & Oral Platform Presentations
14:00 - 15:30	Parallel Sessions: Adult-Onset Metabolic Movement Disorders: Diagnostic Clues and Emerging Treatments Cases from Around the World Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease Digital Health Assessment in Movement Disorders Parkinson's Disease – Environment and Exposome Restless Legs Syndrome Teaching Courses: Autoimmune Movement Disorders Tremor Syndromes: Diagnosis and Treatment
16:00 - 17:30	Applied Skills Sessions: Movement Disorder Emergencies Neuroimaging of Parkinsonism - A Practical Guide Setting up a Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Clinic Troubleshooting Parkinson's Disease: Infusion Therapies in the Clinic Video Sessions: Lessons From My Patients Metal Storage Disorders Pediatric Movement Disorders Rare Disorders Masquerading as Common Conditions
17:30 - 18:30	Networking Events

Time	Session
08:00 - 09:30	Plenary Session: AI in Movement Disorders: Promise, Progress and Pitfalls
09:00 - 16:00	E-Poster and Exhibit Hall open viewing hours
09:30 - 10:30	E-Poster Sessions
10:30 - 12:30	Plenary Session: Movement Disorders Grand Rounds
12:30 - 14:30	E-Poster Sessions
12:45 - 13:45	Corporate Therapeutic Symposia
13:00 - 14:00	Oral Platform Presentations
14:30 - 16:00	Parallel Sessions: Early/Prodromal Parkinson's Disease Imaging Parkinsonian Disorders in 2026: What's Next for Neuroimaging New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Tau Disorders – PSP and CBD: Homogeneity and Heterogeneity Treatable Disorders Not to Miss Understanding and Managing Psychiatric Complications in Parkinson's Disease Teaching Courses: Genetics of Parkinson's Disease Huntington's Disease and Other Genetic Choreas
16:30 - 18:00	Applied Skills Sessions: Genetic Testing in Movement Disorders: How to Order and Interpret Results How to Inject Botulinum Toxin How to Measure Cognitive Impairment How to Read and Write a Research Paper: Understanding Methods and Integration of AI Speech and Balance in Parkinsonism Video Sessions: Eye Movements in Movement Disorders Functional Movement Disorders Myoclonus

Time	Session
08:00 - 09:30	Plenary Session: MDS Keynote and Clinical Breakthroughs
09:00 - 16:00	E-Poster and Exhibit Hall open viewing hours
09:30 - 10:30	E-Poster Sessions
10:30 - 12:00	Plenary Session: New Advances in Ataxia
12:00 - 14:00	E-Poster Sessions
12:15 - 13:15	Corporate Therapeutic Symposia
12:30 - 13:30	Oral Platform Presentations
14:00 - 15:30	Parallel Sessions: Focused Ultrasound and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Genetics: New Therapeutics and Treatments Palliative Care in Movement Disorders Pathways to Parkinson’s Disease Secondary Movement Disorders Teaching Courses: Dystonias: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Treatment Tics and Tourette's Syndrome
16:00 - 17:30	Applied Skills Sessions: Deep Brain Stimulation Programming Gait and Swallowing in Parkinsonism Practical Application of the MDS-UPDRS Selecting Patients for Advanced Therapies in Parkinson's Disease Video Sessions: Sleep and Parasomnias The Evolving Landscape of Paroxysmal Movement Disorders Unusual Gait Disorders Unusual Movement Disorders from the AOS
17:30 - 20:30	MDS Video Challenge

Time	Session
08:00 - 09:30	Plenary Session: Parkinson's Disease Fluid and Tissue Biomarkers and Biological Frameworks
10:00 - 11:00	Plenary Session: Controversies in Movement Disorders
11:00 - 12:00	Plenary Session: Essential Highlights in Movement Disorders
12:00 - 12:30	Closing Remarks

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Congress Highlights

Panel speakers deep in discussion at the International Congress.

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program includes more than 60 educational sessions, including the esteemed Presidential Lectures, an inspiring keynote, real patients and cases, and more that delve into the most state-of-the-art research and practical skill applications.

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MDS Video Challenge

Learn from a series of unusual and interesting patients as a world-renowned panel of Movement Disorders experts guides you through unique cases, submitted from all over the world.

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Keynote & Breakthroughs Session

In this innovative 2-part session, a distinguished lecturer will present novel concepts, followed by clinical trial results and scientific breakthroughs that have major significance in the field. (Non-accredited)

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MDS Talks

Interactive presentations in a comfortable, lounge atmosphere.

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Welcome Ceremony

All registered International Congress attendees are warmly invited to attend the Welcome Ceremony.

Networking Events

Special Interest Workshops

Clinical Research Methodology Workshop

Analyze the most frequent methodological pitfalls in movement disorders research and learn practical strategies to improve study design, choose effective outcome measures, and accurately interpret results.

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Neurosurgery Workshop

Explore the latest strategies to identify targets for DBS, including case studies and discussion.

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Pediatric Workshop

Discover the latest advancements in one of the fastest-evolving areas in the field. Explore cutting-edge clinical approaches, foundational/translational science, and emerging disease-modifying strategies.

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Society Meetings

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Hear the latest from the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, including updates from your global region and opportunities to get involved.