Summit Talks Archive

What Mattered Most: The 2026 Summit Debrief

Replay now available
Originally recorded March 25

What this session covers:

The 2026 Migraine World Summit brought together leading experts to share the latest research, clinical insights, and practical strategies for managing migraine.

This debrief brings it all together.

In this session, Carl and Elizabeth step back from the volume of information and focus on what mattered most so you can move forward with clarity.

This is not a recap of everything.

In this session, you’ll learn:

✔ The most consistent themes across clinicians, researchers, and specialists
✔ Key insights that challenge common assumptions about triggers, treatment, and the migraine brain
✔ The questions raised most often by the community, and how experts responded
✔ What stood out as most helpful across the week

Plus: Audience Q&A

This session includes extended Q&A, addressing common challenges and uncertainties raised during the Summit.

If you felt overwhelmed, missed sessions, or weren’t sure where to focus, this will help you prioritise what matters most.

Who this is for

Whether you watched every session or only a few, this debrief will help you:

Make sense of what you learned
Identify what is most relevant to you
Decide your next steps with more confidence

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Featured patient advocates:

Sarah Rathsack
Patient Advocate | Founder
My Migraine Life

Sarah Rathsack has lived with migraine since the age of 5 and has spent more than a decade as a dedicated patient advocate. Through her platform, My Migraine Life, she shares her personal journey while collaborating with migraine and headache disorder organizations to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Sarah serves as director of the Miles for Migraine advocacy training and family programs and is actively involved in fundraising efforts in Cleveland. Living with chronic migraine has shaped both her resilience and her perspective, and she uses her experience to empower others navigating life with an often invisible condition. Outside of advocacy, she enjoys cheering on her two children at sporting events, walking her dogs with her husband, traveling, and prioritizing self-care.

Melissa Farmer-Hill
Veteran Advocate | Author | Founder
Shero Coffee Club

Melissa Farmer-Hill is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran, advocate for women veterans, and migraine awareness champion. As founder of Shero Coffee Club and author of Army Strong Women, she leads a purpose-driven initiative that uplifts women veterans through storytelling, connection, and community engagement. She hosts Shero Coffee Chat, a weekly livestream for the veteran community, and founded Shero Uncorked, an annual gathering focused on empowerment and meaningful connection. Melissa partners with the National Headache Foundation to educate military veterans about headache disorders, treatment options, and self-advocacy in healthcare settings. A lifetime member of VFW Post 311, she serves as resource coordinator for the annual Veteran and Family Resource Fair, and chairs the Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Council at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, advocating for veteran-centered improvements in care and access.

Ronetta Stokes
Patient Advocate | Community Leader

Ronetta Stokes is a 53-year-old African American woman living with chronic migraine, a condition she has navigated for decades while working full time and raising a family. Through her journey she has become a passionate advocate, using her voice to educate others, reduce stigma, and empower those affected by migraine with encouragement and engagement. Her resilience has been shaped by personal and systemic challenges in migraine care, and she shares her story to remind others they are not alone. Ronetta’s experience is defined by strength in adversity, a commitment to community, and a steadfast belief that even small wins matter in the face of invisible illness.