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August 28 2026

ISPN Webinar – Chatterjee Controversy

18th European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) Congress 2026

Marseille, France

September 2 - September 4, 2026

18th European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) Congress 2026

11th IFNE World Congress of Neuroendoscopy

Graz, Austria

September 14 - September 17, 2026

11th IFNE World Congress of Neuroendoscopy

International Society of Paediatric Oncology 2026 Congress

San Antonio, TX, USA

September 15 - September 18, 2026

International Society of Paediatric Oncology 2026 Congress

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Recent news See all

Join our next ISPN Chatterjee Controversy Debate on 28 August

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ISPN online education course Neurotrauma – Registration is open!

Upcoming events See all

ISPN Webinar – Chatterjee Controversy

18th European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) Congress 2026

11th IFNE World Congress of Neuroendoscopy

International Society of Paediatric Oncology 2026 Congress