2026 KCNQ2 Cure Research Roundtable

Registration is now open for the 2026 KCNQ2 Cure Research Roundtable, to be held on September 19, 2026, at Centro Congressi Federico II in Napoli, Italy. Registration is free; Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals, which are not included in the roundtable.

This invitation-only research roundtable will be held in conjunction with the International Kv7 Channels Symposium, bringing together an international group of clinicians and scientists for a focused discussion to advance therapeutic strategies and accelerate progress toward treatments for KCNQ2-related disorders.

This collaborative forum is designed to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, share emerging insights, and strengthen global research partnerships within the KCNQ2 community.

You can view the preliminary agenda HERE.

If you have suggestions for someone we should invite, please email Marissa LaDue, and she will follow up.

REGISTER HERE

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

In an effort to facilitate the growth of KCNQ2-related research networks and encourage early-career researcher participation, the KCNQ2 Cure Alliance is proud to offer research roundtable presenters and students the opportunity to share their current work with both professionals and KCNQ2 family foundation members 

 

Abstract Selection Criteria

Novel and innovative posters are encouraged, but submissions must be based on sound principles of rigorous research. All posters should address an appropriate KCNQ2-related topic for scientific discussion. Previously presented studies are acceptable. 

Submission Deadline and Process Abstracts must be submitted by August 19, 2026, 11:59 pm, to be considered. 

Submit abstracts HERE. Submitters will be notified via email of decisions by September 1, 2026. 

Submitter is responsible for notifying co-authors of the decision. 

In an effort to make the research as accessible as possible, a lay summary of 400 words or fewer must be provided. Abstracts must be submitted by August 19th.

Travel Information

International Airport of Capodichino

Distance from Conference Centre: 7 Km (https://www.aeroportodinapoli.it)

To reach the venue (Conference Centre Federico II, Via Partenope 36, Naples Italy):
From the Airport of Naples

  • By bus: take line Alibus departure in front of Arrival, stop ‘Piazza Municipio’, then take line R3 and stop to Piazza Vittoria, about 400m from the Conference Centre
    Tickets can be bought on the bus (5 Euros)
  • By taxi: Taxi lane is located in front of arrivals, ask the predetermined rates when getting on board (25 Euros)

Read more about Naples Airport here.

Napoli Centrale Train Station

Main train station: Napoli Centrale
(https://www.trenitalia.com)
Distance from Conference Centre: 3 Km

To reach the venue (Conference Centre Federico II, Via Partenope 36, Naples Italy)
From the train station

  • By bus: take line 601, (direction: Piazza Vittoria), stop ‘Piazza Vittoria’ about 400m from the Conference Centre OR take line 152 (direction: Pozzuoli), stop ‘S.Lucia-Via Chiatamone’ about 100m from the Conference Centre
  • By metro: pick up the Metro and drop off to the metro station Toledo. It takes a 20 minutes walk from the Metro station Toledo to the Conference site
  • By taxi: Taxi lane is located in front of arrivals, ask the predetermined rates when getting on board (15 Euros)

You can also take the train from Rome to Naples, which takes about 1 hour and 10 min.

Read more about trains in Italy here.

Driving

From the A1 motorway take the exit Napoli Centro Porto.

Follow the indications to Via Marina, Via A. De Gasperi, Piazza Municipio (where you’ll see the Maschio Angioino Castle on the right side and the Port of Naples on the left side), Via F. Acton.

Pass through the Galleria della Vittoria. At the Piazza della Vittoria roundabout turn left to the seafront (“Lungomare”).

After about 300m you’ll find the Conference Centre.