Welcome addresses
Dear colleagues and friends,
It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to the 12th SNSS Annual Meeting with International Participation: Neurooncology 2026 – Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions, taking place from September 10-13, 2026, at the Science Technology Park in the historic city of Niš, Serbia. Save the date!
As we prepare for this exciting event, we reflect on the significance of our theme Neurooncology 2026 – Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions. In an increasingly complex world, it is crucial for us to unite our global expertise while addressing the unique challenges faced in our local contexts. Our meeting aims to provide a platform for lively discussions and collaborative exploration of innovative solutions that can positively impact patient outcomes both locally and internationally.
The scientific program will engage and inspire participants, featuring a mix of expert-led presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.
Each session will present the latest research, technologies, and clinical practices, fostering an environment of shared learning and discovery.
Beyond the academic offerings, we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to network with peers, build new collaborations, and reconnect with colleagues. We are building a supportive community dedicated to advancing neuro and improving patient care.
Join us as we embark on this journey of knowledge and camaraderie. We are eager to share this extraordinary experience with you and believe that your contributions will significantly enrich our discussions.
We look forward to welcoming you in September 2026!
Cordially,
Prof. Dr. Lukas Rasulic
SNSS President, Honorary President of the Meeting
Dear Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, and Friends,
It is my distinct honor, as President of the SeENS to welcome you to the beautiful city of Nis for the 12th SNSS Annual Meeting.
This year, our congress focuses on a field of relentless innovation and profound importance: Neuro-oncology. We have gathered to dissect the latest breakthroughs in brain and spine tumor surgery, from advanced molecular classifications and awake mapping techniques to the integration of robotics and adjuvant therapies. Our shared goal is to translate these discussions into superior outcomes for our patients throughout South Eastern Europe.
I extend my deepest gratitude to our hosts, the Serbian Neurosurgical Society of Serbia, under the leadership of Prof. Lukas Rasulic for their exceptional efforts in organizing this event. They have chosen a magnificent setting in Nis, a city steeped in history, known as the birthplace of Constantine the Great—a fitting symbol of vision and transformation for a meeting focused on the future of our specialty
This meeting is a powerful testament to the collaborative spirit that defines our region.
To all participants, I encourage you to engage fully in the exchanges ahead. Let us learn from one another, challenge our perspectives, and strengthen the professional bonds that make our community so strong.
Let’s make the CSF (Collaboration, Science and Friendship) flow!
Welcome to an inspiring and productive meeting.
Sincerely,
Prof. Ioan Stefan Florian, MD, PhD
SeENS President, Honorary President of the Meeting
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
This year, we have the extraordinary honor of hosting the 12th Annual Meeting of the SNSS with international participation. Unfortunately, patients with oncological conditions are increasingly prevalent in both surgical and conservative treatments. This issue is global in nature, so the theme of our meeting will be: Neurooncology 2026 – Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions. The meeting will take place at the Science technology Park Niš.
This theme will allow us to present our opinions, exchange experiences with one another, and draw meaningful conclusions together after engaging discussions, which we will later put into practice.
The sessions will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about new technologies and treatment options for oncology patients. It promises to be a challenging yet enriching experience for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in this relentless battle against a devastating disease.
In addition to the professional aspects, it is important to create connections with colleagues from various parts of the world, forge mutual friendships, and share enjoyable experiences—both in our professional endeavors and in building social connections.
We warmly invite all interested parties to join us in Niš, from September 10 to 13, 2026.
Respectfully,
Prof. Dr. Vesna Nikolov
Co-President of the Meeting
Dear colleagues, dear friends, distinguished guests,
It is my great pleasure and privilege, on behalf of the Organizing committee and as your host, to welcome you to the 12th SNSS Annual Meeting with international participation.
Your participation represents not only the importance of this meeting, but also the strength of our profession — a profession built on knowledge, experience, continuous learning, and, above all, our commitment to our patients.
Neurosurgery is a field that requires constant vigilance. Every year brings new technologies, new surgical techniques, new challenges, and new possibilities. But despite all these advances, the essence of our work remains the same: behind every operation there is a human being who has placed their trust in us.
That is why meetings such as this one are so important. A congress is not only about lectures, presentations and scientific achievements. It is also about exchanging ideas, sharing experience, discussing difficult cases, challenging established opinions, and learning from one another. And perhaps equally importantly, it is about meeting old friends and making new ones.
I hope that during these days you will find not only valuable scientific content, but also inspiration, stimulating discussions, and the opportunity to strengthen the friendships and professional connections that make our neurosurgical community so special.
Welcome, colleagues and friends. I wish you a successful, inspiring and memorable meeting.
Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Kostic
Co-President of the Meeting
Dear colleagues and friends of the Serbian Neurosurgical Society,
It is a true honour and a great pleasure for me to address you on the occasion of this meeting, in which the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC) has the privilege of participating as the invited society.
On behalf of SENEC, and also personally, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Lukas Rasulic, who has been the driving force behind this initiative. His enthusiasm, dedication, and close relationship with our Society have been instrumental in making this meeting possible.
It is a great pleasure for SENEC to be here in Serbia. We regard the Serbian Neurosurgical Society as a particularly dynamic society, with an outstanding scientific and neurosurgical level and a strong commitment to growth, innovation, and international collaboration. We are therefore convinced that this meeting represents an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge, experience, and different perspectives within our specialty.
I would also like to emphasize the special relationship that Professor Lukas Rasulic has maintained with SENEC over the years. Whenever we have asked for his participation or collaboration, we have always been able to rely on his availability, generosity, and commitment. For us, he is not only a highly respected neurosurgeon and an internationally recognized colleague, but also a true friend of Spanish neurosurgery.
Meetings between scientific societies acquire their greatest value when they go beyond academic exchange and help to build lasting personal and professional relationships. We hope that this meeting will further strengthen the ties between Serbian and Spanish neurosurgery and become the starting point for new collaborative projects between our two societies.
We come to this meeting with great enthusiasm, eager to share our experience, but above all with the desire to learn from our Serbian colleagues and to enjoy several days devoted to science, neurosurgery, and friendship.
On behalf of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, I would once again like to thank the Serbian Neurosurgical Society for its kind invitation and hospitality, and especially Professor Lukas Rasulic for making this meeting possible.
With our warmest regards and appreciation,
Prof. Francisco González-Llanos Fernández de Mesa
President
Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the International Academy of Neurosurgical Anatomy (IANA), it is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the 12th Annual Meeting of the Serbian Neurosurgical Society with International Participation, to be held in the historic city of Niš.
IANA is honoured to collaborate in this important meeting, which addresses one of the most demanding and rapidly evolving domains of our specialty — neuro-oncology. The chosen theme, “Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions,” resonates deeply with our Academy’s mission: to promote excellence in neurosurgical practice through a profound understanding of anatomy, meticulous technique, and the thoughtful translation of global knowledge into local clinical reality.
In neuro-oncology, where millimetres matter and decisions carry lifelong consequences, anatomy remains the foundation upon which safe innovation is built. Advances in molecular biology, imaging, navigation, functional mapping, and adjuvant therapies must be integrated with precise anatomical knowledge to truly benefit our patients. Meetings such as this provide a vital platform for that integration — bringing together science, experience, and surgical wisdom.
I would like to commend the Serbian Neurosurgical Society, under the leadership of Professor Lukas Rasulic, together with the Organising and Scientific Committees, for assembling an outstanding scientific programme and an impressive international faculty. This meeting clearly reflects the strength of regional and global collaboration that defines modern neurosurgery.
Niš, a city of remarkable history and resilience, offers a fitting setting for intellectual exchange, professional growth, and the forging of lasting friendships. I encourage all participants to engage fully in the discussions, share experiences openly, and take advantage of the collegial spirit that such gatherings uniquely foster.
IANA looks forward to contributing to the success of this meeting and to strengthening our continued collaboration with the Serbian Neurosurgical Society and our international partners.
I wish you a stimulating, productive, and memorable conference.
With warm regards,
Ramesh Nair, MS,DNB,MCh, DNB, FRCSEd, FRCS (S/N)
President
International Academy of Neurosurgical Anatomy (IANA)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the EANS Young Neurosurgeons Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 12th SNSS Annual Meeting with International Participation: Neurooncology 2026 - Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions, held in the historic city of Niš.
For me personally, as a neurosurgeon from Serbia, it is both a professional honor and a personal privilege to welcome you to my country and to a city that occupies a unique place in our cultural and historical landscape.
Niš has for centuries stood as one of the great crossroads, where cultures, ideas, and traditions have met and shaped one another. This makes it a particularly fitting setting for a scientific meeting dedicated to neuro-oncology, a field that lies at the intersection of neurosurgery, oncology, neurology, radiology, pathology, and basic science, requiring constant dialogue and collaboration.
The theme of this year’s meeting, “Think Global, Act Local: Challenges and Solutions,” reflects the realities of modern neuro-oncology. Advances in molecular classification, imaging, surgical technologies, and multimodal therapies are transforming our understanding of brain and spine tumors. Yet translating these global advances into effective patient care within local healthcare systems remains one of our greatest challenges.
For young neurosurgeons, such gatherings are particularly important. They provide opportunities to learn from leading experts, to engage with new ideas, to present their research, and to establish international collaborations that will shape their generation as the future of neurosurgery.
Beyond the scientific programme, Niš offers something equally memorable. The city is well known for its warm hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and exceptional cuisine. I hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy the local food, experience our regional wines and specialties.
I would like to congratulate the Serbian Neurosurgical Society, under the leadership of Professor Lukas Rasulic, together with the Organising and Scientific Committees, for assembling an outstanding programme and bringing together distinguished colleagues from across the region and the world.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Niš and to Serbia, and I hope that both the scientific discussions and the spirit of this remarkable city will make this meeting truly memorable.
I wish you an inspiring, productive, and enjoyable conference.
With warm regards,
Milan Lepić, MD, PhD
Chair
EANS Young Neurosurgeons Committee