Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Guests
The Ukrainian Association of Neurosurgeons warmly invites you to participate in our annual conference, which will take place on September 17–19, 2026, in Rivne and will be dedicated to spinal neurosurgery—one of the fastest-growing and most clinically significant fields in modern neurosurgery.
Today, spinal surgery is far more than just operations on the spine and spinal cord. It encompasses minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques that allow patients to return to active life in just days; robotic and navigation-guided surgery with millimeter precision; 3D-printed implants and individualized constructs; intraoperative neuromonitoring that makes interventions safer; regenerative technologies; and multidisciplinary approaches that dramatically improve outcomes for patients with degenerative, traumatic, oncologic, and deformative spinal conditions.
We invite experienced surgeons to share unique clinical cases and innovative solutions; young neurosurgeons and residents to gain practical skills, ask tough questions, and find mentors; colleagues from related specialties (orthopedists, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, radiologists, anesthesiologists) to discuss shared protocols and multidisciplinary strategies; and representatives of the medical industry to present the latest tools and technologies that will soon be in our operating rooms.
Rivne 2026 is more than just a meeting place. It is a space for open dialogue, where together we will analyze complex cases, learn from complications, and seek the best evidence-based and innovative solutions. It is an opportunity to witness live technique demonstrations, participate in discussions, build professional connections, and perhaps launch new scientific projects.
Why should you attend?
Because every participant will gain fresh knowledge that will directly improve treatment outcomes for your patients.
Because Ukrainian spinal neurosurgery is advancing rapidly—and you can be part of this breakthrough.
Because together we are stronger: sharing experience during wartime and postwar times is not a luxury, but a necessity for preserving and enhancing our professional potential.
Registration is opening soon—stay tuned for updates on the Association’s website and our pages.
Prepare your presentations, video cases, questions, and ideas—we are waiting for you!
We look forward to meeting you in Rivne with great anticipation.
With respect and professional solidarity,
President of the Ukrainian Association of Neurosurgeons
Oleksandr Voznyak
INFORMATION
DATE
September 9–12, 2025
KEY DATES
Gala dinner — September 18, 2026
Abstract submission deadline — August 31, 2026
VENUE
Sofia Hotel
📍 4a Dubenska Street, village Velyka Omelyana, Rivne region
hotel website
CERTIFICATE
The event will be submitted to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD / BPR) system. Each participant who attends at least 70% of the event and successfully passes the test with a minimum score of 60% correct answers will be eligible to receive a certificate with CPD (BPR) credits.
COMMUNICATION
You will have the opportunity of direct communication and discussion with speakers who will give comprehensive answers to all questions.
FORMAT
Hybrid (on-line & off-line)
LANGUAGE
The official languages of the event are Ukrainian and English.
Organizing Committee:
INVITED SPEAKERS
Мітченко Олена
м. Київ
д.м.н., професор, Співголова Українського товариства з атеросклерозу, завідувач відділу дисліпідемій ДУ ННЦ «Інститут кардіології ім. М. Д. Стражеско» НАМН України
Колеснікова Олена
м. Харків
д. мед. н., професор, Заступник директора з наукової роботи ДУ «Національний інститут терапії імені Л. Т. Малої НАМН України»
Колесник Тетяна
м. Дніпро
д.м.н., професор, зав. кафедрою пропедевтики внутрішньої медицини ДЗ «Дніпропетровська медична академія МОЗ України»
Паньків Володимир
м. Київ
REGISTRATION
Participation is free of charge for military service members
ABSTRACTS
We invite you to submit abstracts for publication in the proceedings of the Annual International Scientific and Practical Conference of the Ukrainian Association of Neurosurgeons
“Modern Challenges in Spinal Neurosurgery: Precision, Safety and Quality of Life of the Patient.”
Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 2026
Abstract Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Only original scientific works that have not been previously published are accepted. The author bears full responsibility for the accuracy of the submitted information.
All abstracts must be submitted in Ukrainian.
Abstracts should not exceed 400 words.
Formatting requirements:
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
Line spacing: 1.2
Paragraph indent: 8 mm
Structure:
Title – Author(s) / e-mail / contacts – Affiliation – Introduction – Objectives (or Aim) – Methods – Results – Conclusions – Keywords
The abstract must not contain any graphics (tables, charts, or figures).
References should be provided at the end of the publication in italics.
If a participant does not attend the conference but submits an abstract and pays the registration fee, the conference proceedings will be sent to them.
Submissions that do not meet the requirements or are submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
SUPPORT THE EVENT
PLATINUM LEVEL 10 000 €
Up to 12 sq.m. for your company’s stand (!!! priority location)
Possibility of placing banners/advertisements on the conference website and webinar platform (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) (!!! priority placement)
Possibility of holding 5 reports or a SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM, COMPANY LUNCH SEMINAR (up to 30 min.)
Possibility of placing company videos on the conference website (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) (!!! priority placement)
Wi-Fi and password with company/brand name
Color advertisement in the final program – full page (!!! priority placement)
Gratitude: sponsor’s logo on the conference website, in the program
Company logo in the announcements to the conference database
Brochure in the conference bag
Free admission to all sessions for 2 persons from your company
GOLD LEVEL 5 000 €
Up to 10 sq.m. for your company’s stand (!!! priority placement after Platinum level)
Possibility of placing banners/advertisements on the conference website and webinar platform (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) (!!! priority placement after Platinum level)
Possibility of holding 3 reports or a SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM, COMPANY LUNCH SEMINAR (up to 30 min.)
Possibility of placing company videos on the conference website and webinar platform (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) (!!! priority placement after Platinum level)
Wi-Fi and password with company/brand name
Color advertisement in the final program – full page (!!! priority placement after Platinum level)
Gratitude: sponsor’s logo on the conference website, in the program
Company logo in the announcements to the conference database
Brochure in the conference bag
Free admission to all sessions for 10 persons from your company
SILVER LEVEL 3 500 €
Up to 8 sq. M. for your company’s stand placement (!!!priority placement after the Gold level)
Possibility of placing banners/advertisements on the conference website (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) (!!!priority placement after the Gold level)
Possibility of including 2 reports in the conference program (up to 15 min.)
Possibility to placing a company videos on the conference website and webinar platform (must be approved by the committee at least one month before the conference) up to 1 minute (!!!priority placement after Gold level)
Color advertisement in the final program – full page
Company logo on the conference website and webinar platform, in the program
Brochure in the conference bag
Free admission to all sessions for 5 persons from your company
BRONZE LEVEL 2 500 €
Up to 8 sq. m. for your company’s stand placement (!!!priority placement after Silver level)
Possibility of placing banners/advertisements on the conference website and webinar platform (!!!priority placement after Silver level)
Possibility of including 1 report in the conference program (up to 15 min.)
Color advertisement in the final program – full page
Company logo on the conference website and webinar platform, in the program
Brochure in the conference participant’s bag
Free admission to all sessions for 2 persons from your company
PARTNER 1 500 €
Up to 4 square meters for placing your company’s stand
Possibility of placing banners/advertisements on the conference website and webinar platform (after Gold, Silver and Bronze levels)
Company logo on the conference website iand webinar platform in the program
Pay attention! All listed rates do not include VAT.
We are also ready to discuss other formats of participation in the conference.
For all organizational and financial questions regarding the possibility of involvement in the project, please contact the organizer responsible for ensuring the event – “RIMON” Charitable Foundation for the Development of Innovations – project coordinator
Nataliya PRYANIKOVA, +38 (050) 4489338 nataliya.pryanykova@rimon.in.ua
VENUE
Sofia Hotel
📍 4a Dubenska Street, village Velyka Omelyana, Rivne region
