EANS2025 – Collaboration at the Heart of Neurosurgery – Shaping Tomorrow’s Neurosurgeons!
The countdown has started, and we are only a few days away from the EANS2025 Congress! Prepare yourselves because on Sunday, 5 October 2025, the EANS Congress in Vienna will host a full day dedicated to Joint Symposia, showcasing the power of international collaboration in advancing neurosurgical care.
Highlights include:
- 5th Joint EANS & ESSFN Functional Neurosurgery Symposium 09:00-11:00
- EANS/ESPN Joint Symposium – Management of Incidental Findings in Pediatric Neurosurgery 09:00-12:00
- EANS & Spine Societies Joint Symposium 09:00-15:00
- EUROSPINE Symposium – Spinal Endoscopy 09:00-10:00
- AOSpine Symposium – Osteoporosis in Spine Surgery: Modern Challenges & Evolving Strategies 12:00-14:00
- EANS & ISIN Joint Symposium – Collaboration in Advancing Intraoperative Neurophysiology for Brain Tumor Surgery 11:00-15:00
- EANS & World Leaders Symposium 12:00-14:30
- Joint Functional & Pediatric Symposium – Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery 12:00-15:00
- Pre-Congress Symposium & Tumorboard Difficult Meningiomas – EANS & EANO Tumour Section: 12:00-15:00
- EANS Vascular & ESMINT Joint Symposium – The Evolution of Neurovascular Surgery 15:00-18:00
- EANS Skull Base & Endoscopic TransOrbital Society (ETOS) Joint Symposium – Pioneering Transorbital Strategies for Skull Base Lesions 15:00-19:00
- Intraoperative Ultrasound Symposium 15:00-19:00
- SeENS Symposium 17:00-19:00
- Joint EANS TCC–Ukrainian Neurosurgical Association Symposium – Wartime Traumatic Brain Injury in Military & Civilians 17:00-19:00
Ride for Neurosurgery
“The Power of Collaboration”
An EANS Supported journey
1-5 October 2025
The journey has begun!
A team of brave neurosurgeons, led by Dr. Rik Demaerel and supported by EANS, has set off from Berlin and is now cycling across Europe — passing through Dresden, Prague, and Brno — on their way to Vienna for the EANS2025 Congress!
This year, we aim to challenge ourselves even further and inspire others!
Follow their journey, and embark on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, towards the neurosurgical heart of Europe – The EANS Congress!
Meet the EANS2025 Riders!
Jonn Ramm-Pettersen, MD, PhD, is a consultant neurosurgeon and associate professor of neurosurgery at Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo, Norway. His main clinical and research interests are brain tumors and neurotraumatology, including research on bicycle and e-scooter accidents.
He is a member of the “FRIENDS Surgical Courses” group, which arranges biannual surgical courses in Verona, Italy. Married and 59 years old, he is a father of three and enjoys spending his free time in the mountains or at sea, participating in biking, triathlon, skiing, and sailing.
Rik Demaerel is a 33-year-old neurosurgeon from Kortrijk, a small city in the west of Belgium. He is passionate about his work and deeply committed to patient care. Outside the hospital, he enjoys getting around by bicycle, sipping hot coffee, baking bread, and spending as much time as possible outdoors. He shares his life and passions with his partner, Caroline.
Matti Sankinen is a 44 year old father of two. Spine neurosurgeon from Turku, Finland working at the Turku University Hospital. EANS winter training course 2012-2015 attendant. Started commuting to work in January 2015 and got carried away with cycling. Owns 8 different bikes that get ridden all year round, no offseasons. Dislikes long and steep inclines (and long spine fusion constructs) but does them anyway when needed.
Spotlights of Day 1
-From Berlin to Dresden-
The adventure began early: alarms went off at 5 a.m. and, after a big breakfast together, we filled our flasks and grabbed a few energy bars for the road. The first 20 kilometers took us through the heart of Berlin, passing Templehof and offering some great opportunities for drone shots. From there, the real journey started—leaving the city behind and heading into long stretches of quiet forest.
The morning ride was fresh at just 7°C, but with the right gear it felt comfortable. Luckily, the flat profile of this stage allowed us to keep a steady pace, and by lunchtime we had already covered more than half the distance—around 160 kilometers. After a well-earned kebab, we reached the Elbe River and followed its winding course all the way into Dresden. Along the fertile riverbanks, apple trees and vineyards lined the road, creating a beautiful backdrop for the afternoon ride.
A short coffee stop—with beans brought specially from Brussels—gave us the final boost we needed for the last 20 kilometers. By 7 p.m., we rolled into Dresden, tired but happy, with no technical issues and no accidents. After a quick shower, we ended the day with dinner and the satisfaction of a perfect first stage.
Join the Research Seminars
at the Innovation Hub
The EANS Research Committee is proud to present a seminar series highlighting two rapidly evolving fields at the intersection of neurosurgery, technology, and science. These sessions bring together leading voices to discuss how artificial intelligence and translational research are reshaping neurosurgical practice and discovery.
In the first seminar, “Data, Decisions, Dialogue – The Role of AI in the Future of Neurosurgery,” we will examine how artificial intelligence is influencing surgical decision-making, research methodology, and academic practice. Talks will range from current applications and explainable AI to precision oncology, the role of neurosurgeons who code, and the opportunities and pitfalls of ChatGPT-like assistants.
Monday 6 October, 14.30-15.30 at Innovation Hub.
The second seminar, “From Omics to Outcomes – Translational Research in Neuro-Oncology,” will focus on how molecular and spatial approaches are driving discovery and clinical innovation. Topics include spatial transcriptomics, tackling tumor heterogeneity, and the translation of novel findings into new treatments for aggressive meningiomas.
Tuesday 7 October, 11.00-12.00.
Together, these seminars offer a unique opportunity to explore how data-driven insights and molecular science are converging to transform neurosurgery.
Join the Innovation Hub Presentations!
Monday 6 October, 09:30-09:40
Endoscopic Chopsticks Technique
Speaker: Dr. Thibault Passeri, France
Tuesday 7 October, 09:30-09:40
Automated data collection – Enhancing surgical
performance with AI
The FEBNS Award Ceremony
Join us in honoring the future leaders of neurosurgery and their dedication to advancing healthcare — again this year — at the FEBNS Award Ceremony, which will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, at 10:10-11:00, during the EANS2025 Annual Congress in Vienna!
The ceremony was held for the first time at the EANS2024 Congress in Sofia, marking the beginning of a tradition that continues to grow in importance—offering a dedicated occasion to recognize and celebrate excellence in neurosurgery.
