Towards a Global Brain Health Data Space: CSA Webinar on 9 October 2025

This event marks the third in a series of webinars aimed at informing global stakeholders about the upcoming launch of the European Partnership for Brain Health and putting EU brain research on the global stage.

Supported by the European Commission, the CSA BrainHealth gathers national and regional funders and relevant stakeholders in Europe and beyond, in close connection with the research community to enable collaboration and a broad dialogue, paving the way towards the future Partnership.

This webinar presents a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to the development of a global brain health data space, fostering international collaboration and advancing research efforts.

Philippe Vernier, Joint-CEO of EBRAINS, will contribute to the webinar's panel discussion on “Regional Needs and Priorities – Global Perspectives”. His participation underscores EBRAINS' commitment to advancing global brain health research through interoperable digital infrastructures and collaborative efforts.

Agenda

14:00 – 14:05: Welcome

DLR Representative

14:05 – 14:15: Keynote on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)

Mélodie Bernaux, Policy Officer and Seconded National Expert, DG SANTE C1, European Commission

Leveraging strengths from the emerging European Health Data Space (EHDS) to support efforts towards a global approach for brain data accessing, handling, and sharing.

14:15 – 14:50: Panel Discussion “Regional Needs and Priorities - Global Perspectives”

The discussion will bring together a diverse array of global perspectives, focussing on:

·      Regional and national needs and priorities.

·      Current opportunities and challenges within regional research and digital infrastructures.

Moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq, European Brain Council (EBC)

·      Philippe Vernier, EBRAINS, Europe

·      Tristan Glatard, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, Canadian Brain Research Strategy

·      Anthony Hannan, University of Melbourne, Australian Brain Alliance

·      Representative from the Japan Brain/MINDS Beyond

·      Damian Okaibedi Eke, University of Nottingham, African Brain Data Network

·      Luisa Rocha, Centre for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), Latin American Brain Initiative

14:50 – 15:25: Panel Discussion “Global Brain Health Data Space – Enablers and Barriers”

The discussion will gather the perspective of global actors and shed light on:

·      Existing enablers for achieving a global brain health data space.

·      Barriers to global efforts, including infrastructural fragmentation, data availability gaps, national legislations, and digitalisation levels.

·      Potential strategies to circumvent challenges and collaborate towards a global brain health data space.

Moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq, European Brain Council (EBC), and featuring all the speakers from the first panel discussion

15:25 – 15:40: Q&A Session

Registration

Gathering global actors in brain health, the webinar will explore regional perspectives and priorities, together with identifying barriers and opportunities for collaboration towards a global brain health data space.

The event will be held online, and registration is now available here.