The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Congress 2025, held from 5–9 October 2025 in Vienna, demonstrated its significance as the flagship event of the association’s educational and scientific activities. As the largest gathering of its kind, the EANS Annual Congress serves as the principal meeting point for the European neurosurgical community and a vital link between European neurosurgery and neurosurgical societies worldwide. The European Brain Council (EBC) was honoured to participate in this important event once again.
This year’s congress brought together an outstanding community of experts — with over 2,430 participants representing more than 90 countries and 61 industry partners — for five days dedicated to science, innovation, and collaboration. Through inspiring lectures, pioneering research, engaging discussions, and valuable professional exchanges, the congress truly reflected the strength and cohesion of the global neurosurgical community.
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Key Highlights from EBC’s Participation
On Sunday, 5 October, the European Brain Council (EBC) took part in a session themed “Research in European Neuroscience.” Suzanne Dickson, EBC President, delivered a speech on the “Structure, scope, and scale of EU-funded research in neuroscience”, covering the mission of the European Brain Council, the forthcoming European BrainHealth Partnership, and the European Coordination Plan.
EBC was also represented by Daniel Wójcik, Member of the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee, who spoke about National Brain Plans and the EBC initiative on the European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies. Additionally, Katrin Rabiei, EANS Member and EBC Board Member, presented on the Comprehensive Research Strategy for the EANS – Implementation, Performance Metrics, and Evaluation, highlighting the collaboration and shared initiatives between EBC and EANS.
The EBC booth was present throughout the congress, serving as a visible representation of the Council and its ongoing initiatives. It provided attendees with an opportunity to learn more about EBC’s work, including its projects, partnerships, and advocacy efforts in neuroscience and brain health. Through the booth, the Council was able to maintain a presence at the event, reinforce its role within the European neurosurgical and neuroscience community, and highlight its commitment to promoting research, collaboration, and innovation across Europe.
