During Brain Awareness Week 2026, the Brain Health Mission will host a four-day exhibition on 16–19 March at the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig, European People’s Party. The exhibition will highlight how prevention, education and innovation shape lifelong brain health, positioning the brain as one of Europe’s vital resources.
The exhibition will reach its high point on Brain Health Day, 18 March, with the official opening at 14:00–15:00. The ceremony will bring together policymakers, scientific leaders and youth representatives. A highlight will be the participation of the winners of the Brain Health School Challenges from Austria, Finland, Greece and Montenegro, who will share their creative projects and perspectives as Europe’s youngest brain health advocates. This youth‑centred dimension reinforces a crucial truth: brain health begins long before adulthood. As the Brain Health Mission advocates, the determinants of lifelong brain health start early, making education, awareness, and supportive environments essential components of effective prevention.
As MEP Angelika Winzig, host of the exhibition, notes:
“If we prioritise brain health early in life, we can reduce the burden of neurological diseases later on. Prevention is key – and the Brain Health Mission is leading the way.”
Throughout the week, visitors can explore interactive displays, multimedia installations and hands-on activities that demonstrate prevention strategies across the life course.
The exhibition also sends a clear message to policymakers: Europe needs stronger coordination to turn knowledge into impact. Establishing an EU-wide coordination plan for brain health would help align prevention, care, research and policy efforts across countries, ensuring that brain health is addressed with the urgency and unity it requires.
Join us for this special moment, where policy, science and youth come together in the heart of the European Parliament.
