World Medical Forum
International Association for Cultural Diplomacy  Ā·  Athens, Greece

1st International Forum on
Neurosurgery & AI Robotic
Integrated

Bridging Cultures Through Innovation & Technology

Date25 – 26 June 2026
VenueLAED, Athens Greece
Nations~15 Countries
CertificateWFNS Awarded
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An invitation-only, high-level neurosurgical innovation forum, with participation strictly limited to a carefully curated audience to ensure high-level interaction and direct engagement among participants.
About the Forum

A Global Platform for Neurosurgical Excellence

The World Medical Forum, organized by the International Association for Cultural Diplomacy, proudly hosts the 1st International Conference on Robotic Neurosurgery — a prestigious international initiative aspiring to become an institutional meeting point for scientific excellence, technological innovation, and transnational cooperation.

Designed as a platform for substantive dialogue and strategic partnership, the Forum unites the academic community, medical leadership, and business and technology stakeholders active in the fields of robotic surgery and AI-assisted brain surgery. It is addressed to Professors of Medicine, senior academics, neurosurgeons, distinguished clinical scientists, and heads of research teams, as well as representatives of companies investing in advanced medical technology.

Through international participation and cross-sector collaboration, the Conference seeks to strengthen the transfer of expertise, promote sustainable strategic partnerships, and contribute to shaping the future of neurosurgical practice on a global scale. Representatives from approximately fifteen (15) countries are anticipated.

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WFNS Certificate of Attendance
All participants completing the full programme receive an official Certificate of Attendance awarded by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS).
15+
Countries Represented
20
Keynote Speakers
2
Days of Innovation
6+
Strategic Panels
Supported by Hellenic Red Cross EPT 1 – Communication Sponsor WFNS Globus Medical UpSurgeOn NeuroOncology.gr
Day 1 — Scientific Sessions

Core Themes & Topics

01
Robotic Neurosurgery & Precision Surgery
02
Artificial Intelligence in Brain Surgery
03
Ethics, Regulation & Clinical Accountability of AI
04
Next Generation Visualization & Digital Surgery
05
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) & AI Precision
06
Future Directions in Neurosurgical Innovation
Day 2 — Hands-On Workshop

Interactive Training & Experience

01
Hands-On Exposure to Advanced Technologies & Surgical Systems
02
Interactive Sessions on Real Clinical Applications
03
Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Exchange of Ideas
Programme

Conference Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome
09:00 – 09:20
Opening Remarks
09:20 – 09:50
Vision & Positioning — WFNS Innovation Direction
10:00 – 10:45
Keynote Conversation — The Future of Neurosurgery: AI Robotics & Precision Medicine
10:45 – 11:15
Strategic Panel 1 — Next Generation Visualization & Digital Surgery
11:15 – 12:00
ā˜• Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:45
Strategic Panel 2 — Advanced Surgical Tools & Energy Technologies
12:45 – 13:45
Strategic Panel 3 — AI in Surgical Planning & Decision Making
13:45 – 14:30
šŸ½ Buffet Lunch
14:30 – 15:15
Strategic Panel 4 — The Smart Operating Room: Integration & Ergonomics
15:15 – 15:30
Strategic Panel 5 — Endoscopic, Radiosurgery & AI Precision Making
15:30 – 16:00
ā˜• Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00
Strategic Panel 6 — Rehabilitation & Neurosurgery Technologies
17:00 – 18:00
Closed Roundtable — The Future of Neurosurgical Innovation Ecosystem
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:20
Opening Remarks
09:20 – 09:50
Workshop & Innovation Experience — An Interactive, High Level Experience Bringing Together Clinicians, Engineers, and Industry in a Collaborative Environment
11:00 – 11:45
ā˜• Coffee Break
11:00 – 14:00
Interactive Sessions — Focused on Real Clinical Applications
12:00 – 13:45
Hands-On Exposure to Advanced Technologies & Surgical Systems
15:00 – 15:30
Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Exchange of Ideas
16:30 – 16:45
ā˜• Coffee Break
17:00 – 18:00
Integration of Innovation into Surgical Practice
20:00 – 23:45
šŸ„‚ Gala Dinner — Ceremony Room, LAED Athens
Faculty

Keynote Speakers

LB
Luis A B Borba
MD MSc, PhD, IFAANS, FACS
President WFNS 25–27
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· Brazil
LC
Prof. Iype Cherian
Director Neurosciences, Parul Sevashram Hospital; Visiting Professor CMS Chitwan; Chairman of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ India
AS
Albert Sufianov
MD, DSc, Professor of Neurosurgery; Chief Physician, Federal Centre of Neurosurgery; Chairman of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡·šŸ‡ŗ Russia
NP
Nikolay Peev
MD, PhD, FRCS — Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spinal Surgeon, Belfast HSC Trust; Chairman of WFNS Spine Committee
šŸ‡®šŸ‡Ŗ Ireland
KA
Kenan Arnautovic, MD, PhD, FAAANS, FACS
President-Elect, WFNS; Semmes-Murphey Clinic and Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø USA
NJ
Norbert Johnson
SCP, CTO of Globus Medical
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø USA
FN
Dr. Federico Nicolisi
MD Neurosurgeon, Adj. Professor, University of Milano; Founder & CEO UpSurgeOn; Member of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Italy
AF
Dr. Afsal Sharafudeen
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Hegau Bodensee Klinikum, Singen, Germany; Member of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ Germany
VP
Dr. Vikrant Pujari
Head, Department of Neurosurgery, Parul University EVASHRAM Hospital; Member of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ India
YG
Prof. Yi Guo
Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Chief Physician & Vice Chairman; Tsinghua University Clinical Medical School, Associate Professor, Master's Supervisor
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ China
SR
Svetlana Rao Raviwada
Director, Fischer Medical Ventures Limited
šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ India
JM
Dr. Juma ā€œMzimbiriā€ Magogo
MD, MMED, MCS — Attending Neurosurgeon, Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Dar es Salaam; Member of WFNS Innovation & Technology Committee
šŸ‡¹šŸ‡æ Tanzania
JM
Prof. Jun Muto
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ Japan
SJ
Sanjeeva Jeyaretna
Head of the Skull Base Surgery Programme, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ United Kingdom
GS
Prof. George Stranjalis
Medical School Athens EKPA; President, Neuro Oncology Center, Evangelismos Hospital
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
CB
Dr. Christos Boskos
Radiosurgeon / Radiation Therapist; Diploma in Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paris VI
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
SP
Dr. Skevos Poullas
Chairman of Neurosurgery, Metropolitan Hospital; President, Advance Spinal Care
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
VK
Dr. Vasilios Katsaros
MD, PhD, EQNR — Director-Senior Consultant Neuroradiologist (EQNR endorsed by ESNR)
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
CT
Dr. Christos Triantafyllou
RN, MSCE, PhD — WHO Athens Office on Quality of Care & Patient Safety
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
DT
Dimitris Tolis
MSc, MBA, PMP, PM2 — CEO Human Asset
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Greece
Location

Venue & Practical Info

Hellenic Armed Forces Officers Club (LAED)
Athens, Greece
šŸ“…25–26 June 2026
Gala Dinner: 26 June, 20:00–23:45 — Ceremony Room LAED
āœ‰ļøevents@iacd.gr
šŸ“žEvent Coordinator: Ms. Evi Mygiaki
+30 694 807 6325
šŸ“‹Organisation ID: E10418293/18-1-2026
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LAED — Hellenic Armed Forces Officers Club
Athens, Greece
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Participation

Registration Fees

Secure your place at the forefront of neurosurgical innovation. Choose the registration category that applies to you.

Primary Category
Industry / Corporate Participation

For company representatives seeking access to the forum environment and networking opportunities with faculty and participants.

EARLY šŸ“… Until Mar 30, 2026
€1,200
REGULAR šŸ“… Until May 20, 2026
€1,500
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Primary Category
Doctors
EARLY šŸ“… Until Mar 30, 2026
€850
REGULAR šŸ“… Until May 20, 2026
€1,000
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Students
EARLY šŸ“… Until Mar 30, 2026
€200
REGULAR šŸ“… Until May 20, 2026
€300
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Accompanying Persons
EARLY šŸ“… Until Mar 30, 2026
€200
REGULAR šŸ“… Until May 20, 2026
€300
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Registration Form

Expression of Interest

Complete the form below to register your interest. Our team will contact you promptly with payment details and full registration confirmation.

šŸ“§ Send signed forms to: events@iacd.gr
Organizing Committee

Chair: Mr. Vasilios Oikonomidis, Neurosurgeon
Conference Organization: Ms. Evaggelia Mygiaki

President, IACD Greece: Mr. Andreas Rentzoulas

Partners & Supporters

With the support of Neurosurgery Hugs Children (NHC), an international non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing neurosurgical care and training.