WFN President Prof. Steven Lewis identifies key decisions up for vote this election cycle, beginning Sept. 28.
As the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) prepares for its upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Council of Delegates (COD) Oct. 27, 2026, the global neurological community is entering an important election cycle.
Since 2020, the WFN has successfully used a secure, remote electronic voting (e-voting) system. This approach ensures that every member society has an equal voice in shaping the organization’s leadership and future activities, completely removing the logistical barrier of needing to attend the annual meeting in person.
This year’s ballot features three key decisions for our global membership.
- Delegates will vote on the position of secretary general for a four-year term spanning 2027-2030.
- An election will be held for one elected trustee to serve a three-year term 2026-2029.
- Following our January announcement shifting the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) to an annual regional rotation starting in 2028, member societies will vote to select the official host venue for the 30th World Congress of Neurology (WCN 2029) from the shortlisted bidders within the region of the Americas (to be listed on the WFN website soon).
Earlier this year, the WFN Nominating Committee invited and thoroughly reviewed standard applications to compile the recommended list of candidates. Their statements can be viewed at the links below and on the candidate’s page of the WFN website.
To keep the process open and comprehensive, late nominations for these positions remain possible until Aug. 28, 2026. Late nominations must meet additional requirements, including the formal support of at least five different member societies.
The three-week e-voting window will officially open Sept. 28, 2026, running until mid-October. To maintain a smooth and fair election, voting credentials will be sent exclusively to the authorized voting delegates submitted by each society, with voting eligibility remaining dependent on up-to-date member dues through the Oct. 9, 2026, administrative deadline. This collaborative process ensures our leadership directly reflects the shared vision of our worldwide neurological community. •
MEET THE WFN 2026 SECRETARY GENERAL CANDIDATES
MEET THE WFN 2026 ELECTED TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
