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Meeting Hosts

The SBNS Meetings Committee and our colleagues from the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow are looking forward to welcoming you all to the SBNS Spring Meeting, which will be held 27-30th April 2027 at The DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central. 

 

Invited Guest Society

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We are pleased to announce that the International Society for Global Neurosurgery (ISGNS) will be joining the SBNS Spring Meeting and contributing to the academic programme.

 

 

 

Programme

Subspecialty Group - 27th April 

The UK CSF Subspecialty Group, led by its Chair, Mr Ahmed Toma, will also be joining the meeting and hosting a half-day satellite meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday 27 April.

All delegates are welcome to attend this session, which is free of charge. However, delegates must register their interest via the conference registration line. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear the latest developments and updates in the field of CSF disorders. The agenda will be posted once confirmed.

Main Programme - 28th -30th April 

Wednesday, 28 April – Lifelong Learning Session

In collaboration with the UK CSF Subspecialty Group and the local hosts, Wednesday morning’s Lifelong Learning Session will focus on CSF disorders and hydrocephalus, featuring a range of specialist speakers.

The main programme will cover all aspects of neurosurgery, with a global theme running throughout.

A Hot Topic Session, Oral and Poster Sessions, Breakfast seminars, Workshops and much more are also planned.  Please visit the conference page regularly in the lead up to the meeting.

Eponymous Lectures

  • Wednesday – Sir Victor Horsley Lecture: William Taylor, Senior Member of the Host Unit
  • Thursday – Geoffrey Jefferson Lecture: Kee Park, President of the International Society for Global Neurosurgery (ISGNS)
  • Friday – Sir Hugh Cairns Lecture: Speaker to be confirmed.

The full academic programme will be available towards the end of January 2027, following the scoring of abstracts.

We also have some wonderful  social events planned – click on the social events tab for more information.

The Abstract line closes on the 14th December.

We look forward to welcoming you Glasgow in the Spring.

Conference App

The Conference App will be available to all registered delegates and speakers to download. It includes all you need for the meeting, in the lead up to and, during the meeting itself, whether you are attending in person or virtually.

Social Media

We would appreciate our members and delegates actively promoting this event on social media in the lead up to meeting to encourage attendance and, during the meeting, to show your appreciation of the talks and the event.
The hashtag for this event is:  #SBNSGLASGOW2027

Exhibition

An extensive exhibition will be held throughout the meeting with numerous neurosurgical companies exhibiting their latest products and innovations.  Several neuro related charities will also have stands in the exhibition.  Please take time to visit the stands during the meeting.  The SBNS are very grateful for the support of our sponsors. 

If you wish to exhibit or sponsor the event please click on the Sponsors Tab for more information.

 

The SBNS and our local Hosts look forward to welcoming you all to Glasgow in April 2027
SBNS Code of Conduct

In April 2024 the SBNS Launched its Code of Conduct for SBNS Meetings  - The Three Principles of Prevention - ST.O.P

 

1. STay Professional

Don’t use your status to influence/implicitly coerce the vulnerable or more junior

Do not use conferences/educational events as opportunities to seek sexual gratification

Consider your conduct around/after SBNS events, remembering that you represent our society and its values, for example wearing societal identification in public venues

Consider how it may be interpreted if you are photographed/witnessed when you are on study/professional leave

Remember, alcohol is the most common date rape drug – be safe; don’t misuse it

2. Open Your Eyes

Are you blind to your own inappropriate actions?

Are you ignoring poor behaviour in others?

3. Protect Each Other

“Check in” - If you see inappropriate e.g. creepy/sleazy behaviour, and you feel able to do so, ask the “recipient” if they are OK
 “Call it out” - If you see inappropriate e.g. creepy/sleazy behaviour, and you feel able to do so, inform the “perpetrator” they are being
   e.g. creepy/sleazy, e.g. if it is a friend of yours or someone you know