Dear Friends

On behalf of the International Child Neurology Association, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 18 th International Child Neurology Congress to be held in Cape Town South Africa from May 6-10, 2024. Our congress has an exciting and apt theme - 'Footprints to the future '. As always, we aim to provide a state-of-the-art overview of Neurological Disorders in Children ranging from cutting edge advances to basic issues –such that they are relevant to regions across the world. In addition to high quality plenary lectures, there will be a tribute lecture to honour the lifetime achievements and contributions of Prof Michael Johnston. Several symposia on varied topics to suit different palates of participants from low, middle and high resource countries will be chosen meticulously by the scientific committee. The breakfast teaching sessions, theme workshops, tea symposia, platform presentations, special interest groups. and evening master classes are of course the strong education pillars of all ICNA congresses. Exciting debates and controversies in Pediatric Neurology to stir up the enthusiasm of participants will be a highlight of the meeting.

For the young enthusiasts the meeting will provide a unique opportunity to interact with world leaders, develop collaborations, choose mentors for their projects and to widen their horizons in child neurology. For those interested in pursuing research, there will be sessions on research methodology. The Future Leaders of ICNA will be able to meet and share their experiences. A number of bursaries and junior awards will be given to facilitate deserving young members to participate.

For some relaxing moments, Cape Town provides a magnificent landscape with the waterfront, as well as mountains including the famous Table Mountain! So, block your dates, pack your suitcases and make your travel arrangements for the stimulating ICNC 2024. We are sure that you will enjoy the meeting.

Dr Pratibha Singhi
President, ICNA