On June 5 – 7, 2014 in San Francisco, CA, the Epilepsy Therapy Project, an initiative of the Epilepsy Foundation will present the 4th Biennial Epilepsy Pipeline Update Conference 2014, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco.

This three-day conference will showcase the most promising epilepsy therapies from healthcare companies dedicated to pioneering and advancing drugs, biologics, technologies and devices for epilepsy and seizures, this year\’s conference will feature the third annual \’Shark Tank\’ competition.  The Epilepsy Pipeline Conference brings together decision-makers with a stake in the field of epilepsy treatment, therapeutic innovation and product development. Speakers and attendees will include emerging biotech and medical technology companies, major pharmaceutical and device companies, and researchers and innovators at the cutting-edge of epilepsy and CNS treatment advances.

In addition, the third day of the conference (Saturday, June 7th), Family Day, is dedicated for people with epilepsy, families and advocates.  Registration for Family Day is offered at no cost; the program will feature topics such as the current state of epilepsy research and what\’s in the development pipeline, dietary therapies and wellness, devices to treat epilepsy, and advances in surgery.  The subject of medical marijuana will aslo be explored.