Upcoming Meeting
10th Biennial Conference of WANS
September 26–28, 2026 · Taormina, Sicily — Italy
“Medici Effect” — The sparks of Neurosurgical Excellence
On behalf of my colleagues of the WANS' Executive Committee, we are honored and delighted to cordially invite you, as the world's elite neurosurgeons, to join the upcoming 10th Biennial Conference of the World Academy of Neurological Surgeons (WANS).
An international galaxy of legendary neurosurgeons will converge at this academic feast to foster their collaborations, share their expertise, and exchange their perspectives on recent advancement in neurosurgical science.
The congress will be held in the charming city of Taormina, Sicily, where the great panoramic landscape flanks the alluring historical mystique of the island. We look forward to your scientific contributions and to an exciting social program for you and your families.
Held in conjunction with the 75th SINch National Congress in Catania.
Programme at a Glance
Friday, September 26, 2026
- 16:00 — Welcome opening & Tribute to WANS legendary members
- Session I — Spine, cranio-vertebral & nerve surgery
- Session II — Minimally invasive and digital neurosurgery
- 20:30 — Welcome Reception “Cocktail”
Saturday, September 27, 2026
- Session III — Meningiomas
- Session IV — Skull base & cranio-cervical junction
- Session VI — Vascular neurosurgery, AVMs & bypass
- Session VII — Neuro-oncology, epilepsy & functional
- 21:00 — Gala Dinner & “Golden Neuron” Award
Sunday, September 28, 2026
- Session VIII — Endoscopy, brainstem & global neurosurgery
- 11:30 — Business meeting “Closing” (members only)
- 14:30 — Guided tour: Coast, Isola Bella, Blue Grotto & Castelmola
- 19:30 — Transport back to the airport
Official Sheets
Full Scientific Programme
The complete session-by-session programme, with speakers and chairmen. Select a page to open it at full size.
Confirmed attending faculties as of August 1, 2026. The full committee and faculty sheet is shown at the top of this page.
Essential Information
- Venue
- Hotels Capotaormina
- Taormina, Sicily — Italy
- Dates
- September 26–28, 2026
- Title / Abstract Submission
- Open to members until August 15, 2026.
- Submission details are available in the Members Area.
- Local Hosts
- Prof. Domenico D'Avella — President, Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch)
- Prof. Giuseppe Barbagallo — President of the annual Italian meeting
Attendance of the WANS scientific program is restricted to WANS members and confirmed WANS invitees only.