My Personal Picks from the 2026 Migraine World Summit (And Why They Matter for Your Migraine)

The Migraine World Summit is one of my favorite events of the year. Every March, neurologists, researchers, and migraine experts from around the world share cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and real-life stories about living with migraine — and it’s completely free to attend for a limited time.

I was honored to be a featured speaker on yoga for migraine back in 2021 (here’s a quick clip from my 2021 interview).

Over the years I’ve met many of these experts in person at the Headache Symposium and interviewed them on my Yoga for Migraine YouTube channel. That’s why I know which talks are most practical and valuable for people living with migraine — and which ones you’ll want to prioritize.

The 2026 Summit starts March 11–18, and I want to share my top picks and why each one matters from my perspective.

My 2026 Summit Picks (and why I’m excited)

1. How to Be Active When Exercise Triggers Your Migraine – Emily Cordes
Emily is an exercise physiologist (and friend) who lives with migraine herself. She bridges science and lived experience — exactly the guidance many of my clients need to safely move again.

2. Mind Your Body: The Role of Emotions in Chronic Pain – Nicole Sachs
Emotions can trigger or worsen chronic pain. Nicole is a major voice in the mind-body pain space. I’m curious to hear how she frames emotional processing in chronic pain and migraine — it’s a perspective that complements the strategies I teach inside Beyond Migraine.

3. Is Migraine a Sensory Processing Disorder? – Amaal Starling
If headache specialists had fan clubs, I’d be a founding member of hers. The sensory processing angle is fascinating and may help explain why migraine triggers feel overwhelming — and how to approach them with less fear.

4. How Early Life Stress Affects Migraine Risk – Serena Orr
Research on adverse childhood experiences and migraine is growing. Serena’s work sheds light on the long-term effects of stress on our nervous system — knowledge that can help guide prevention strategies.

5. Navigating the Migraine Chaos That Begins During Perimenopause – Jan Lewis Brandes
Yes, help me please! 🙋‍♀️ If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you know this topic hits home. Hormonal changes can make migraine feel chaotic, but understanding what’s happening in your body can make it more manageable.

6. Why Isn’t There a Cure for Headache Disorders? – Tom Zeller
I loved his book The Headache. Tom brings a historical and sociological lens to migraine that most clinicians don’t — understanding the “why” behind the research and treatment landscape is empowering.

Why I love the Summit

What makes the Migraine World Summit so valuable isn’t just the information — it’s the perspective.

It combines neuroscience, lifestyle strategies, psychology, and lived experience all in one place. Each talk adds a piece to the puzzle of migraine management, and revisiting these talks every year keeps me inspired and informed.

How to make the most of the Summit

The Summit is free from March 11–18, and each day’s talks are available for 24 hours. If you want to rewatch or dive deeper, a lifetime access pass is worth considering — I get one every year for the transcripts alone.

👉 Register for free here [affiliate link]

Take it further: Beyond Migraine

If you’re ready to take what you learn in the Summit and actually reduce your migraine days, my Beyond Migraine coaching program helps you implement the evidence-based lifestyle strategies recommended by neurologists and Summit experts.

Clients in Beyond Migraine consistently cut their migraine days in half — guaranteed, even if medications, diets, or “woo woo” therapies haven’t worked before.

Enrollment closes March 30, so now is the perfect time to take action.

👉 Learn about Beyond Migraine here

Whether you’re watching the Summit for the first time or revisiting talks from previous years, the knowledge you gain can change the way you approach migraine — and inspire hope.

I hope my picks help you prioritize which talks to watch first, and give you practical ideas you can start using today.