The Midlife Brain Symposium
Brain fog. Interrupted sleep. Difficulty concentrating.
Menopause is often discussed in terms of hormones and physical symptoms. But it is also a brain transition—one that can affect cognition, sleep, mood, energy, and how women experience work and leadership in midlife.
The Midlife Brain Symposium brings together leading science, lived experience, and workplace perspectives to explore what we currently know about the midlife brain—and how that knowledge can help women protect their brain health, navigate the transition with greater confidence, and shape more supportive workplaces.
Who is it for?
Professional women & women leaders
Understand midlife brain health and what it can mean for how you feel, think, work and lead.Researchers & clinicians
Connect emerging science with women’s lived and working experiences—and help shape future research and practice.Employers, HR & workplace leaders
Explore the cognitive dimension of menopause at work and what it means for supporting, retaining and advancing experienced women.
Through expert-led sessions and guided discussions, participants will learn to turn scientific evidence into action.
With anonymous polls, women will be able to share the experiences and challenges that matter most—providing the insights necessary to drive future research and workplace practice.
Learn from leading experts, including:
Dr. Sarah McKay, PhD — Neuroscientist and science communicator, founder of Think Brain and bestselling author of The Women’s Brain Book
Dr. Aleksandra Pikula, MD — Vascular Neurologist & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Expert in Women's Brain Health & Stroke Prevention. Physician-Coach & Founder of HER PRISM
Dr. Stacey Gunn, MD — Sleep Medicine Physician and expert in sleep, circadian health and women’s health
Dr. Alejandra Guerrero Barragán, MD, MPH — Neurologist and expert in cognitive neurology, brain health and dementia prevention
Kacy Fleming, MA — Organizational Psychologist and Founder & CEO of The Fuchsia Tent
Tinsley English — Leadership Advocate & Author of Leading Through the Pause
Schedule:
October 21, 2026: 3:00–5:30 PM PT I 6:00–8:30 PM ET
October 22, 2026: 8:00–11:40 AM PT I 11:00 AM–2:40 PM ET
Recordings all included for all registered participants.
Come for the knowledge. Add your voice. Shape the solution.
We look forward to seeing you there!