mission:BRAIN Asia Summit 2026
A free, three-day virtual summit bringing together medical students, residents, and neurosurgical leaders from 14 chapters across Asia to explore innovation, surgical access and equity, and the future of neurosurgery.
Three days shaping the future of neurosurgery in Asia
The mission:BRAIN Asia Summit 2026 connects medical students, residents, and neurosurgical leaders from our 14 chapters across Asia, a network of more than 500 members in 7 countries. Over three days, we will explore innovation, surgical access and equity, and where neurosurgery goes next.
Nov 27
Day 1 · Friday, November 27
Theme: Opening & Inspiration
A welcome from mission:BRAIN leadership, a keynote on global neurosurgery, voices from chapters across Asia, and the opening round of the Neurosurgery Quiz.
Nov 28
Day 2 · Saturday, November 28
Theme: Careers & Learning
A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon, a keynote on how to be a good neurosurgeon, an interactive workshop, Residency Unfiltered: Ask the Residents, and the next round of the Neurosurgery Quiz.
Nov 29
Day 3 · Sunday, November 29
Theme: Innovation & Collaboration
Women in Neurosurgery: Perspectives from Asia, Mind Matrix pitches to a panel of judges, the Neurosurgery Quiz final, and closing awards to celebrate what comes next.
Meet the speakers and judges
Neurosurgeons, researchers, and innovators from across Asia and beyond. More speakers and panelists will be announced as they are confirmed.
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Dr. Namrata Khadka
Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
Dr. Tariq Hashim
Academic neurosurgery, Pakistan
Dr. Abhirama Gabbita
AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Deepak Bhangale
Medanta – The Medicity, Delhi NCR
Diana Ochoa
MD/PhD Candidate
Dr. Namrata Khadka
Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
Dr. Tariq Hashim
Academic neurosurgery, Pakistan
Dr. Abhirama Gabbita
AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Deepak Bhangale
Medanta – The Medicity, Delhi NCR
Diana Ochoa
MD/PhD Candidate
Raahil Sha
Co-founder & CTO, Zeta Surgical
Deborah Weidman
HealthTech Fellow, Harvard Medical School
Dr. David Sabsevitz
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Dr. Alana Dixon
Physician-scientist & entrepreneur
Anushka Acharya
Howard University College of Medicine
Raahil Sha
Co-founder & CTO, Zeta Surgical
Deborah Weidman
HealthTech Fellow, Harvard Medical School
Dr. David Sabsevitz
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Dr. Alana Dixon
Physician-scientist & entrepreneur
Anushka Acharya
Howard University College of Medicine
Learn, compete, and connect
Beyond the talks, the Summit gives you ways to take part. Join a team, pitch an idea, or bring your questions for residents and neurosurgeons.
Mind Matrix
Pitch an idea for improving neurosurgical care to a panel of judges, answer their questions, and compete for prizes.
Neurosurgery Quiz
Test your neuroscience and clinical reasoning with your chapter team, round by round, up to a live final.
Residency Q&A
Ask residents about applications, training, and daily life, and get honest answers about the path into neurosurgery.
A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon
See what a neurosurgeon's day looks like, inside and outside the operating room.
Women in Neurosurgery
Hear from women neurosurgeons across Asia on mentorship, leadership, and representation in the field.
Get all of your summit questions answered
Find answers to common questions about the 2026 Asia Summit.
To open a chapter, you can fill out our multi-step form and provide the necessary information. Our team will review your application and get in touch with you.
To open a chapter, you need to meet certain criteria, including having a dedicated team, a plan for fundraising, and a commitment to our mission.
The time it takes to open a chapter can vary depending on various factors, including the completeness of your application and the availability of our team. We strive to process applications as quickly as possible.
While we do not provide direct financial support, we offer guidance and resources to help chapters with their fundraising efforts.
We recommend having a dedicated team to start a chapter, as it requires collaboration and shared responsibilities. However, if you are passionate and committed, we can discuss potential options.
A three-day virtual summit, November 27 to 29, 2026, bringing together medical students, residents, and neurosurgical leaders from our 14 chapters across Asia to explore innovation, surgical access and equity, and the future of neurosurgery.
The summit is open to medical students, residents, fellows, neurosurgeons, and researchers with an interest in neurosurgery and global health.
Fill out the registration form linked on this page. We will send you the link to join.
No. The summit is completely free, in line with our mission to make neurosurgical education accessible worldwide.
November 27 to 29, 2026, online. Session times will be posted here once confirmed.
Day 1, Opening & Inspiration: welcome remarks and keynotes. Day 2, Careers & Learning: A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon and the Residency Q&A. Day 3, Innovation & Collaboration: Women in Neurosurgery, Mind Matrix, and the Neurosurgery Quiz final.
No. The summit is open to all, and mission:BRAIN chapters are encouraged to take part and send teams.
We encourage each chapter to send a team to the Neurosurgery Quiz and Mind Matrix.
Yes. All registered participants will receive an e-certificate of participation, and winners of competitions will receive special prizes.
The Mind Matrix application form will be posted here soon. Selected teams pitch their ideas live to a panel of judges, with prizes for the winners.
Join us this November
Register for free and take part in three days of learning, mentorship, and collaboration across Asia.
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mission:BRAIN
Asia Summit 2026
A three-day virtual summit bringing together medical students, residents, and neurosurgical leaders from our 14 chapters across Asia to explore innovation, surgical access and equity, and the future of neurosurgery.
Three days shaping the future of neurosurgery in Asia
The mission:BRAIN Asia Summit 2026 connects medical students, residents, and neurosurgical leaders from our 14 chapters across Asia, a network of more than 500 members in 7 countries.
Over three days, we will explore innovation, surgical access and equity, and where neurosurgery goes next, through keynotes, career sessions, and interactive challenges like Mind Matrix and the Neurosurgery Quiz.
Our focus is not only what participants learn during the Summit, but what they build together afterward.
Three days, three themes
Each day moves the conversation forward, from shared challenges to future careers to new ways of working together.
Opening & Inspiration
Friday, November 27Careers & Learning
Saturday, November 28Innovation & Collaboration
Sunday, November 29People who move ideas forward
Clinicians, educators and emerging leaders contributing to the conversation.
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More speakers, judges and panelists will be announced soon.
Don't just attend. Participate.
Beyond the talks, the Summit gives you ways to take part: pitch an idea, compete with your chapter, or bring your questions to residents and neurosurgeons.
Mind Matrix
Pitch an idea for improving neurosurgical care, respond to questions from a panel of judges, and explore what it takes to turn a concept into impact.
Neurosurgery Quiz
Test your clinical reasoning and neuroscience knowledge with your chapter team, round by round, up to a live final.
Residency Q&A
Ask residents about applications, training and daily life, and get honest answers about the path into neurosurgery.
A Day in the Life
See the routines and perspectives behind the operating-room doors, followed by an open discussion.
Women in Neurosurgery
Hear regional experiences and join a discussion on mentorship, opportunity, leadership and representation in the field.
Register to join the activities
Participation details and application links will be shared with registered attendees.
Take home more than notes
New perspectives
Explore global neurosurgery and learn from clinical and educational discussions.
Meaningful networks
Meet peers, mentors and regional collaborators with shared interests.
Room to participate
Bring your questions and ideas to the workshops, discussions and academic activities.
Built by a community
The Summit is run by mission:BRAIN members working across programme development, academics, logistics, communications and sponsorships.
Summit Leadership
Sets the vision for the Summit and brings together chapters from across Asia.
Programming & Academics
Builds the three-day programme, from keynotes and workshops to the Neurosurgery Quiz.
Logistics & Operations
Runs the virtual platform, schedule and session flow so every day runs smoothly.
Marketing & Communications
Shares the Summit with students, residents and chapters across the region.
Sponsorships & Partnerships
Works with the institutions and supporters who make the Summit possible.
Judges & Volunteers
Moderates sessions, judges Mind Matrix and supports participants throughout.
Join us this November
Three days of learning, mentorship and collaboration with a community shaping the next generation of neurosurgery across Asia.