Asia Summit for Neurosurgical Innovation
A groundbreaking, immersive 3-day virtual conference connecting neurosurgeons across Asia to advance medical knowledge and patient care.
From game-changing panels to hands-on workshops
Step into three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Expect keynote talks from global leaders, interactive quizzes, skill-building workshops, advocacy training, and the Mind Matrix competition where new ideas take center stage. Together, we’ll explore where global neurosurgery has been, where it stands today, and where we’re headed next.
Global medical insights
Engage with world-class neurosurgeons and researchers sharing experiences from across Asia and beyond—turning dialogue into action for better care.
Transformative surgical strategies
Bridging research, clinical practice, and technological innovation across Asian medical communities.
Neurological frontier research
Explore cutting-edge discoveries that are pushing the boundaries of neurosurgery, from deep brain stimulation to innovative approaches in neurotrauma.
Collaborative medical networks
Forging powerful connections that drive medical innovation and patient care forward.
Each day is pact full of meaningful events
Join neurosurgeons, researchers, and students across Asia for a 3-day online summit dedicated to advancing global neurosurgery through collaboration, innovation, and mentorship.
Day 1 – October 3, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EDT)
Theme: Inspiration & Innovation
- Opening Ceremony & Welcome Speeches
- CEO’s Address
- Opening Remarks – Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
- Keynote Lecture: Global Neurosurgery and the Role of Asia - Dr Tariq Khan Hashim
- Interactive Team Quiz (Round 1)
Day 2 – October 4, 2025
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT)
Theme: Surgical Access & Equity
- Guest Speaker Panel: Day in the Life of Neurosurgery
- Quiz Semifinals
- Workshop Breakouts with Neuro Fellows
- Residency Q&A Panel
- Advocacy Training 101
October 5, 2025
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT)
Theme: Celebration & Call to Action
- Leaders in Global Neurosurgery Panel
- Women in Global Neurosurgery Session
- MB Asia Mind Matrix Competition
- Rapid Round: 60 Seconds to Diagnosis
- Quiz Grand Finale: Surgical Showdown
- Closing Ceremony & Call to Action
Don't miss out
We will have a live link for anyone to join on the homepage of our website during the entire event! RSVP today to get it sent right over!
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Get all of your summit questions answered
Find answers to commonly asked questions surrounding the 2025 Asia Summit.
It’s a three-day virtual event (October 3–5, 2025, UTC) bringing together neurosurgeons, residents, researchers, and students from across Asia and beyond to collaborate, innovate, and educate.
The summit is open to medical students, residents, fellows, neurosurgeons, and researchers with an interest in neurosurgery and global health.
You can register by filling out the official registration form.
No. The summit is completely free, in line with our mission to make neurosurgical education accessible worldwide.
October 3–5, 2025 | Sessions start daily at 09:00 UTC (Day 1 begins at 2:00 PM UTC) |
Online (Virtual)
The program includes:
- Day 1 (Oct 3, 2:00–5:00 PM UTC): Opening Ceremony, Keynotes, Team Quiz Round 1
- Day 2 (Oct 4, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM UTC): Guest Speaker Panel, Quiz Semifinals, Workshops, Residency Q&A, Advocacy Training
- Day 3 (Oct 5, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM UTC): Leaders’ Panel, Women in Neurosurgery, Mind Matrix Pitching Competition, Rapid Round, Quiz Grand Finale, Closing Ceremony
No. The summit is open to all, but Mission:Brain chapters are encouraged to participate and send teams.
We request each chapter to send a team to join in activities like the Quiz Showdown and workshops as part of our global cooperation.
Yes. All registered participants will receive an e-certificate of participation, and winners of competitions will receive special prizes.
You can apply using the same registration form.
Selected candidates will pitch their ideas on October 5 before a panel of neurosurgical leaders, including Raahil Sha (Zeta Surgical) and Deborah Weidman (CraniUS) — Forbes 30 Under 30 innovators leading change in neurotechnology. Exciting prizes await the winners.
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