Highlights from the European Life After Stroke Forum 2026

Welcoming Dr Marina Charalambous as new scientific committee co-chair in 2027

I am delighted to be joining Professor Arsovska as co-chair of the ELASF Scientific Committee. Life after stroke remains an under-researched and underserved area. I believe ELASF has a unique role to play in changing that. I am particularly keen to strengthen the connections between research and practice, ensuring that the knowledge shared at ELASF translates into improvements for those affected by stroke across Europe. I look forward to welcoming everyone to Kraków in March 2027. 

A message from our scientific committee chairs

As we prepare for the fifth European Life After Stroke Forum (ELASF) in Kraków, we continue our commitment to strengthening collaboration across Europe to improve life after stroke.

ELASF is much more than a meeting. It is a space where healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, stroke support organisations and people with lived experience come together to share knowledge, build connections and drive real change. By bringing these perspectives together, we can create lasting improvements in stroke care and support.

In 2027, ELASF will offer a programme spanning cutting-edge research, best practice and innovative service development. At its core, it will ensure that the voices of people affected by stroke inform every discussion. Our aim is to equip attendees with the insights, connections and tools they need to improve life after stroke in their communities.

Together, we can shape a future where everyone affected by stroke receives the care and support they deserve. We look forward to welcoming you to Kraków.

 
Professor Anita Arsovska
Co-chair, European Life After Stroke Forum
Scientific Committee
Dr Marina Charalambous
Co-chair, European Life After Stroke Forum
Scientific Committee

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Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries Danish Stroke Society European Academy of Neurology European Brain Council European Federation of Neurological Associations European Patients Forum European Stroke Organisation European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine The Global Primarycare Cardiovascular Network The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapies Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Norwegian Association of Speech and Language Therapists Organisation for Psychological Research into Stroke The Swedish Speech and Language Therapy Association The Swedish Neurological Society The Swedish Society for Hypertension Stroke and Vascular Medicine World Federation for Neurorehabilitation World Physiotherapy Europe Region World Stroke Organization

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