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2021 CNS Annual Meeting

REGISTER SUBMIT ABSTRACTS Austin, Texas
October 16–20

We’re looking forward to 2021 for many reasons, including the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, members, and friends at the CNS Annual Meeting! In addition to focusing on the amazing accomplishments to date that have advanced neurosurgical care, we will keep an eye on the future. The 2021 Annual Meeting “Vision for the Future” will look ahead at the care in each specialty involving surgical advances and new technology, essentially imagining where neurosurgery will be 25 years from now.

With highlights including cutting-edge studies and technology, 100+ educational opportunities, substantial CME, and engaging speakers who are experts at evaluating scientific content, it is our goal to inspire and inform you. Please click on the menu items above for more exciting details and to learn about all that Austin has to offer! We look forward to seeing you in Austin—even with masks on—as we take precautions to help keep our attendees safe!
Speakers

William A. Friedman, MD

2021 Honored Guest

Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD

2020 Honored Guest

Mark L. Rosenblum, MD

2020 Honored Guest

Alex Honnold

American Rock Climber Famous for “Free-solo” Ascents

Garry Kasparov

World Chess Champion

Stay tuned for more exciting speakers!
“The CNS Annual Meeting is innovative, state of the art, and provides what neurosurgeons need to know now and in the future. CNS is committed to delivering education, training, leadership, and services to its members.”
- Annual Meeting Attendee

The purpose

The purpose of the 2021 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting is to provide continuing medical education for practicing neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents in training, and postgraduate neurosurgical fellows, as well as advanced practice providers including nurses, physician assistants, and clinical specialists.

Who should attend

Neurological surgeons, neurosurgery nurses, physician assistants, orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, gerontologists, radiologists, hospital administrators, oncologists, neurologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and infectious disease specialists are welcome and encouraged to attend the 2021 CNS Annual Meeting.

Important Dates
January 6, 2021

Abstract Center Opens

June 9, 2021

Abstract Center Closes

September 15, 2021

Advance Registration Deadline

October 16–20, 2021

2021 CNS Annual Meeting

2021 Annual Meeting Committee

Brian L. Hoh

CNS President

Brian V. Nahed

Annual Meeting Chair

Ashok R. Asthagiri

Scientific Program Chair

Lola B. Chambless

Vice-Scientific Program Chair
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Submit Your Abstracts
We invite you to submit your original science for the 2021 CNS Annual Meeting by Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Available formats include Oral Presentation, Interactive Poster Presentation, and Digital Poster.

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2021 CNS Annual Meeting

Speakers

William A. Friedman, MD

Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD

Mark L. Rosenblum, MD

Alex Honnold

Garry Kasparov

Stay tuned for more exciting speakers!

The purpose

Who should attend

Important Dates

January 6, 2021

June 9, 2021

September 15, 2021

October 16–20, 2021

2021 Annual Meeting Committee

Brian L. Hoh

Brian V. Nahed

Ashok R. Asthagiri

Lola B. Chambless

Submit Your Abstracts

Partner Societies

Exhibitor Information

The CNS Mission:
Enhancing health and improving lives through the advancement of neurosurgical education and scientific exchange

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Associated CNS Websites

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2021 CNS Annual Meeting

Speakers

William A. Friedman, MD

Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD

Mark L. Rosenblum, MD

Alex Honnold

Garry Kasparov

Stay tuned for more exciting speakers!

The purpose

Who should attend

Important Dates

January 6, 2021

June 9, 2021

September 15, 2021

October 16–20, 2021

2021 Annual Meeting Committee

Brian L. Hoh

Brian V. Nahed

Ashok R. Asthagiri

Lola B. Chambless

Submit Your Abstracts

Partner Societies

Exhibitor Information

The CNS Mission:Enhancing health and improving lives through the advancement of neurosurgical education and scientific exchange

Get Involved

Associated CNS Websites

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The CNS Mission:
Enhancing health and improving lives through the advancement of neurosurgical education and scientific exchange