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Pre-Conference Day Thursday, November 12, 2026

WFNS Education Day

Time: 08:30

08:30 WFNS Education Day (Lectures & Pre-Conference Workshops) workshop

Conference Day 1 Friday, November 13, 2026

Plenary Session I

Time: 09:00 – 10:45

Chair: Prof. Tariq Khan, Prof. Nazir Ahmad, Prof. Khaliq Uz Zaman, Prof. Ghaus M. Malik

09:00 – 09:30 Evolution of Spinal Articulation & Minimally Invasive Fusion: A 30-Year Perspective keynote
Charle L. Branch, Prof. Jooma Memorial Lecture
09:30 – 10:00 Bashir Ahmed Memorial Lecture keynote
Prof. Anil Nanda, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Memorial Lecture
10:00 – 10:45 Advanced Neuro-Endoscopy for Complex Intraventricular Lesions: Pushing the Boundaries keynote
Prof. Peter Nakaji

Scientific Session I: Functional Neurosurgery

Time: 10:45 – 12:45

Chair: Dr. Sattar Hashim, Prof. Khalid Mahmood, Zubair Mustafa

10:45 – 11:00 Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Refractory Movement Disorders: Long-Term Outcomes
Prof. Basant Pant
11:00 – 11:15 Stereotactic Ablative Techniques in Neuromodulation for Intractable Epilepsy
Prof. Kandle H. Lee
11:15 – 11:30 Intraoperative MRI and Image Guidance in Functional and Lesional Resection
Prof. Michael Schulder
11:30 – 12:45 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Scientific Session II: Neuro-Endovascular Surgery

Time: 10:45 – 12:45

Chair: Prof. A. Hameed, Dr. Mumtaz, Dr. Naveed Ashraf

10:45 – 11:00 Endovascular Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Large Vessel Occlusion Strategies
Prof. Qasim Bashir
11:00 – 11:15 Flow Diverters vs. Stent-Assisted Coiling in Complex Unruptured Aneurysms
Prof. Aqueel H. Pabaney
11:15 – 11:30 Endovascular Triage and Intervention in Pediatric Vascular Malformations
Dr. Farhan Siddiq / Prof. Aamir Badruddin
11:30 – 12:45 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Lunch & Prayer Break

Time: 12:45 – 14:00

12:45 – 14:00 Lunch & Prayer Break break

Scientific Session III: Neurotrauma

Time: 14:00 – 16:00

Chair: Dr. Naqib Ullah, Dr. Raja Riaz, Kashif Sultan

14:00 – 14:15 Global Neurotrauma Guidelines: Management of Severe TBI in Low-Resource Settings
Prof. Franco Servadei
14:15 – 14:30 Decompressive Craniectomy and ICP Monitoring: Insights from RESCUEicp Trials
Prof. Peter Hutchinson
14:30 – 14:45 Multimodal Neuro-Monitoring and Hemodynamic Optimization in Acute Neurotrauma
Prof. Corrado Iaccarino
14:45 – 16:00 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Scientific Session IV: Pediatric Neurosurgery

Time: 14:00 – 16:00

Chair: Dr. Laeeq, Dr. Malik Nadeem, Dr. A. Majid, Dr. Akmal

14:00 – 14:15 Surgical Protocols for Complex Dysraphic Defect Repair in Neonates
Dr. Zubair Tahir
14:15 – 14:30 Management of Posterior Fossa Tumors in Children: Oncological & Surgical Pearls
Dr. Saqib (AKU)
14:30 – 14:45 Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization in Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Dr. Yuri N. Zubkov
14:45 – 16:00 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Technology & Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Session

Time: 16:15 – 17:00

16:15 – 17:00 Featured Talks: 1. AI-Driven Intraoperative Tumor Edge Detection | 2. Predictive Analytics in TBI ICU Care | 3. Robotic-Assisted Spinal Trajectory Navigation panel

PSN Young Neurosurgeons Panel Discussion / Rapid Abstract Presentation - I

Time: 17:00 – 17:45

17:00 – 17:45 PSN Young Neurosurgeons Panel Discussion / Rapid Abstract Presentation - I panel

Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Panel Discussion / Poster Presentation - I

Time: 17:45 – 18:30

17:45 – 18:30 Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Panel Discussion / Poster Presentation - I panel

Inaugural Session

Time: 18:30 – 19:30

18:30 – 19:30 Inaugural Session other

Conference Day 2 Saturday, November 14, 2026

Networking Breakfast & Poster Presentation - II

Time: 08:30 – 09:00

08:30 – 09:00 Networking Breakfast & Poster Presentation - II break

Plenary Session II

Time: 09:00 – 10:40

Chair: Dr. A.H. Vohra, Dr. Arif Malik, Prof. Ather Enam

09:00 – 09:30 Molecular Pathology & Histological Nuances in High-Grade Glioma Classification keynote
Prof. Paul Kalimo
09:30 – 10:00 Surgical Management of Complex Vertebrobasilar Junction Aneurysms keynote
Prof. Chen Jin Cao
10:00 – 10:40 Minimally Invasive Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery for Complex Deep-Seated Brain Lesions keynote
Prof. Albert Sufianov

Scientific Session V: Neuro-Oncology

Time: 10:45 – 12:15

Chair: Dr. Manzoor, Dr. Nadeem, Dr. Usman (PAF)

10:45 – 11:00 Awake Craniotomy and Language Mapping for Gliomas in Eloquent Cortex
Prof. Michael Schulder
11:00 – 11:15 Targeted Immunotherapy & Genomic Biomarkers in Glioblastoma Multiforme
Prof. Athar Enam
11:15 – 11:30 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approaches to Invasively Extended Pituitary Adenomas
Prof. Kamran Hussain
11:30 – 12:15 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Scientific Session VI: Vascular Neurosurgery

Time: 10:45 – 12:15

Chair: Dr. Anwar, Dr. Abdul Majid, Prof. Albert Sufianov

10:45 – 11:00 Microsurgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformations: Spetzler-Martin Grade III-V
Prof. Ghaus M. Malik
11:00 – 11:15 Surgical Nuances in Paraclinoid and Giant Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Prof. Anil Nanda
11:15 – 11:30 Extracranial-to-Intracranial (EC-IC) Bypass in Moyamoya and Complex Ischemia
Dr. Syed Faizan
11:30 – 12:15 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

PSN Residents' Quiz Session

Time: 12:15 – 13:15

12:15 – 13:15 PSN Residents' Quiz Session other

Lunch & Prayer Break

Time: 13:15 – 14:15

13:15 – 14:15 Lunch & Prayer Break break

Scientific Session VII: Skull Base Neurosurgery

Time: 14:15 – 16:15

Chair: Dr. Shahid Ayub, Mujeeb, Shahzad Shams, Aneela Darbar

14:15 – 14:30 Extended Endonasal Approaches to Petroclival and Anterior Skull Base Lesions
Prof. Albert Sufianov
14:30 – 14:45 Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Hearing Preservation & Facial Nerve Conservation
Prof. Imad Kanaan
14:45 – 15:00 Surgical Strategies for Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas and Complex Tumors
Prof. Luis A. B. Borba
15:00 – 16:15 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Scientific Session VIII: Complex & MIS Spine

Time: 14:15 – 16:15

Chair: Shahzad Qasmi, Roger Hartl, Salman Sharif

14:15 – 14:30 Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits
Dr. Nikolay Peev
14:30 – 14:45 Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits
Dr. Hamid R. Abbasi
14:45 – 15:00 Management of Adult Spinal Deformity and Sagittal Balance Correction
Prof. Gregory J. Przybylski
15:00 – 16:15 Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Tea Break & PSN General Body Meeting / Rapid Abstract Presentation - II

Time: 16:15 – 17:00

16:15 – 17:00 Tea Break & PSN General Body Meeting / Rapid Abstract Presentation - II break

PSN Residents' Quiz - Finale

Time: 17:00 – 18:00

17:00 – 18:00 PSN Residents' Quiz - Finale other

Conference Day 3 Sunday, November 15, 2026

Plenary Session III

Time: 09:00 – 10:00

Chair: Dr. Kamran Hussain, Prof. Tariq Salahuddin, Prof. Shahzad Shamim

09:00 – 09:30 Biomechanical Principles in Complex Cervicothoracic Spine Reconstruction keynote
Prof. Mehmet Zileli
09:30 – 10:00 Global Neurosurgery & WFNS Initiatives: Expanding Surgical Access Worldwide keynote
Prof. Gail Rosseau

Scientific Session IX: Operative Video Abstracts

Time: 10:00 – 11:15

10:00 – 11:15 Surgical Video Vignettes & Unedited High-Definition Case Demonstrations other

Panel Discussion: Publications in Neurosurgery

Time: 10:00 – 11:15

10:00 – 11:15 Strategies for Academic Writing, Peer Review, and Publishing in High-Impact Journals panel

Scientific Session X: Global Innovations in Neurosurgery

Time: 11:30 – 13:00

Chair: Dr. Nasir Raza, Dr. Altaf, Prof. Fauzia

11:30 – 11:45 Neuro-Robotic Systems and Exoscope Applications in Micro-Neurosurgery
Prof. Chen
11:45 – 12:00 Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): Translating Neural Signals to Motor Recovery
BCI Neuroscientist
12:00 – 13:00 Young Investigator - 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Scientific Session XI: Peripheral Neurosurgery

Time: 11:30 – 13:00

Chair: Dr. Azam Niaz, Syed Shahzad

11:30 – 11:45 Brachial Plexus Injury Repair: Nerve Transfers vs. Grafting Techniques
Dr. Debora
11:45 – 12:00 Entrapment Neuropathies of Lower Extremities: Operative Nuances
Dr. Guilherme Lourenco
12:00 – 13:00 Young Investigator - 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time

Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution

Time: 13:00

13:00 Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution other