2026 International Headache Academy

The International Headache Academy is designed to inspire a long-term commitment to headache medicine in young neurologists and research scientists via an educational program focused on clinical and research aspects of the field.

The American Headache Society is dedicated to mentoring future leaders in headache medicine through both outreach and continued education.

Program Details

The 2026 IHA will be held February 26 – 28, 2026 at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Participants will be introduced to multiple opportunities in the field of Headache Medicine, with the world’s leading experts providing hands-on instruction in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with migraine, cluster headache, and related primary headache disorders, as well as practical education in clinical trial methodology, biostatistics, and the preparation and publication of study results.

The program features formal conference sessions as well as networking opportunities to meet colleagues and headache medicine experts. Small research grants may also be available through submission of an optional research proposal.

Health and Safety

The American Headache Society (AHS) prioritizes the health and safety of all attendees at its events. We closely monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities to implement best practices. AHS remains committed to adapting protocols as needed based on official recommendations. AHS requires all attendees, speakers, and sponsors/exhibitors to abide by any applicable rules of conduct and/or local or state laws that may be announced at any time before or during the event.