About the Migraine World Summit
Connecting millions worldwide with leading migraine experts, doctors and specialists to transform understanding and care.
About Us
The Migraine World Summit is an annual, free online event held each March. We offer patients and caregivers unprecedented access to insights from world‑leading migraine experts, doctors, and specialists.
Reduce the Global Burden of Migraine
By providing access to top experts, we share valuable information that patients can discuss with their healthcare professionals to improve health and wellness. We empower attendees to reduce their attacks and discover the best treatment and management plans.
Our Impact
Ten years of data shows real improvement for millions worldwide
Event Highlights
World‑class expertise across treatment, lifestyle, comorbidities and breakthrough research
Trustworthy Guidance
Learn from leading clinicians and researchers to make confident, informed decisions with your care team.
Expert Interviews
32 world‑renowned experts covering treatment options, lifestyle strategies and cutting‑edge research.
Curated Resources
Learning tracks, schedules, articles and actionable tips to find what matters most to your journey.
Supporting Migraine Organizations
Up to 50% of each purchase goes back to migraine nonprofits, foundations and organizations supporting the community
Contributed to migraine and headache nonprofits, groups, and foundations worldwide. We don't compete for donations — we amplify the impact of existing organizations.
Our Hosts and Leadership
Recognized advocates in migraine and headache who together host and produce the Migraine World Summit.
Carl stopped taking his health for granted at an early age due to migraine. He has had migraine for 30 years. Over this time health has become central throughout his life and work. This includes working with some of the biggest health companies in the world.
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Today, he works with several charities, foundations, and organizations, including Headache Australia, the Brain Foundation, the Coalition of Headache and Migraine Patients, the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition and the World Headache and Migraine Alliance. He is a member of the International Headache Society, he acts on several advisory councils and he also is the editor at MigrainePal.com and co-host for the Migraine World Summit.
Carl is a public and passionate patient advocate for migraine. He has spoken nationally and internationally about migraine and the need to increase research funding, reduce stigma, increase patient support and education.
Paula K. Dumas is the co-founder of MigraineAgain.com, former co-host and executive producer of Migraine World Summit. She is a lifelong migraine warrior who shifted her focus to health advocacy after a successful corporate career at CNN, Apple, and Disney. Once living with chronic migraine attacks 25 days a month, she reduced her frequency to less than one day a month and now helps others do the same.
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Paula has served on the board of the American Migraine Foundation and is active in global advocacy with the Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP) and the International Headache Society. She and her husband lobby on Capitol Hill through the Headache on the Hill event, advocating for legislative support for those with migraine.
She has spoken at major forums such as the International Headache Academy and the Migraine World Summit. Paula co-authored the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes (CaMEO) and My Migraine Voice studies, which examine how migraine affects people's lives globally. She has also produced more than 200 videos, interviews, and podcasts; authored more than 300 articles; co-founded the World Health Education Foundation; and organized one of the largest in-person events ever for migraine, the Migraine World Summit Onstage.
Karl Dumas is the co-founder of MigraineAgain.com and executive producer of Migraine World Summit. For over thirty years, he's served as the primary caregiver for migraine warrior Paula Dumas. In 2014, Karl channeled his extensive business acumen and healthcare technology experience to start a new digital health education platform designed by patients, for patients. As an advocate, Karl served on Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP) steering committee and advocated legislators for better treatment and research for people living with migraine.
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Karl is also on the leadership team of the World Health Education Foundation, focusing on developing new strategies, business partnerships and technologies to reach more people struggling with chronic conditions and improve patient outcomes.
Elizabeth has been a key member of the Migraine World Summit team since 2018, contributing across a variety of roles, including content editing, interviewing, production, and operations. Her expertise and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the Summit's mission to empower and educate the migraine community.
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Elizabeth joined Carl Cincinnato in 2025 as co-host for the Summit's live webinars during premiere week, bringing her extensive experience and passion to the forefront. Her inspiring story, shared on her interviewer page video, has resonated with many attendees over the years.
Elizabeth's journey with migraine began in childhood, fueling her commitment to improving the lives of others. She holds a Master of Public Health from George Washington University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Science and Arts from Washington & Lee University. With a background in public health, nonprofit leadership, and professional education, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work.
Meet our interview team: A broader group of researchers and interviewers prepare in‑depth conversations with our expert speakers.
Learn About Our ProcessJoin Our Team
Help us reach 100,000+ participants from 100+ countries with flexible, purpose‑driven remote opportunities
Why Join Us?
Gain new skills, build friendships, and contribute meaningfully to the migraine community while supporting your own health journey.
Current Opportunities
We're actively seeking passionate individuals for these key roles.
Health first: If migraine or other health challenges make extra commitments difficult right now, please prioritize your wellbeing. You're always welcome to apply when you're in a better place to contribute.
Join the 2026 Summit
Register today for free access to 8 expert interviews, community discussions, and resources that could transform your migraine journey
What You'll Get
March 2026 • 100% Free • No Credit Card Required
This website is for informational use only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care professional for a medical condition.