BMI Conference 2025 | Events | The Aga Khan University

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Brain and Mind (BMI) International Conference 2025 brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to address the pressing issues in brain health and mental health. This year’s conference focuses on reimagining how to build building thriving communities, through promotion of brain health and mental health in the Global South.

Our 2023 conference

Watch clips from our conference held on November 15-17, 2023. It was titled 'Healing the Brain: Bridging the Gap in Low-and Middle-Income Countries'.

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Conference Vision

Countries in the Global South, including Pakistan, face growing mental health challenges driven by demographic transitions, climate change, migration, and socio-economic instability. Yet, amidst these pressures lies immense potential for innovation, resilience, and culturally grounded solutions. This conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to share ideas and build inclusive systems that protect and promote mental and brain health across the lifespan.

Objectives

Address the challenges and opportunities in building thriving communities in the Global South
Showcase cutting-edge research, interventions, and programs in mental and brain health
Foster collaboration among community stakeholders, formal and informal health care service providers, researchers, and policymakers
Discuss policy initiatives to enhance access to mental and brain health services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

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