THE EUROPEAN Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026 opened in Geneva, Switzerland, with EAN President Elena Moro, Department of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation, Grenoble University Hospital Center, France, welcoming participants to “my home, your home, the home of neurology.” More than 370 speakers contributed to the scientific programme, underlining the breadth, diversity, and global relevance of the EAN community. The Congress was built around the overarching theme ‘Brains, Bytes & Beyond: Tech in Neurology’, which explored how computing is finding its way into neurological practice. Find their highlights and thoughts on what lies ahead for EAN within this issue of EMJ Neurology. Read on for key insights into this year’s Congress, and don’t miss our coverage of the EAN Congress 2027, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the overarching theme ‘Transforming Neurology: Embracing Every Brain’.