We are excited to announce BRAIN 2026, the 22nd Multidisciplinary Meeting for Nervous System Diseases, taking place on 31 January – 1 February 2026.
Neuroscience is advancing at an extraordinary pace, reshaping both clinical practice and research. This year's program will spotlight advances in Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, as well as the expanding role of Intraoperative MRI (iMRI), with updates in Epilepsy and Brain Tumours. These themes reflect the growing intersection of technology, innovation, and patient care.
On 30 January, a cadaveric pre-conference workshop on Endoscopic Surgery – Craniopharyngioma will provide hands-on training and practical insights into evolving techniques.
We warmly invite neurologists, neurosurgeons, pathologists, paediatricians, radiologists, intensive care specialists, scientists, biomedical engineers, and allied healthcare professionals from across the globe to join us in sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of brain health.
Our sincere thanks go to the speakers, delegates, sponsors, and Secretariat whose support makes this meeting possible. We are also delighted to highlight the cadaveric pre-conference workshop, which will set the stage for the main program. We look forward to welcoming you to BRAIN 2026 for two days of discovery, dialogue, and inspiration.
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Chuwei CAI 蔡楚偉
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Yong CAO 曹勇
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Charlie C.H. CHAN 陳卓謙
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Cheuk Kui CHAN 陳卓駒
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Paddy K.L. CHAN 陳國樑
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Danny T.M. CHAN 陳達明
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Edward F. CHANG
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Ziyi CHEN 陳子怡
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Aya El HELALI
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Songbai GUI 桂松柏
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Bo HONG 洪波
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Victor K.H. HUI 許家豪
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Tao JIANG 江濤
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William C.Y. LEUNG
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Yuanning LI 李遠寧
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Kheng Seang LIM
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Yicong LIN 林一聰
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Chunhui LIU 劉春輝
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Xiaonan LIU 劉曉楠
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Ying MAO 毛穎
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Wendy Y. WANG 王怡雯
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Yuping WANG 王玉平
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Vicknes WAREN
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Hemmings WU 吳承瀚
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Yuxiao YANG 楊雨瀟
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David K.W. YEUNG 楊家威
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Leo K.T. YEUNG 楊錦堂
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Stephen YIP
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Kenny K.H. YU
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Patrick C. YUE 俞捷
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Yihan ZHANG 張奕涵
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Jizong ZHAO 趙繼宗
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Dong ZHOU 周東
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| Pre-conference Workshop | Main Conference - BRAIN 2026 | |||
| Time/Date | 30 January (Friday) | 31 January (Saturday) | 1 February (Sunday) | |
| 0800 | Registration & Welcome Speech | |||
| 08:30 | Mastering Endoscopic Surgical Advances for Craniopharyngioma: A Video Guide - I | Cadaveric Demonstration & Hands-on Exercise - I | Registration & Welcome Speech | Registration |
| 09:00 | Nursing Session - iMRI | HKSAN* Symposium - Epilepsy | ||
| 09:30 | ||||
| 10:00 | ||||
| 10:30 | Break & Exhibition | Break & Exhibition | ||
| 11:00 | Epilepsy | Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) - I | ||
| 11:30 | ||||
| 12:00 | ||||
| 12:30 | Lunch | |||
| 13:00 | Lunch & Exhibition | Lunch & Exhibition | ||
| 13:30 | Mastering Endoscopic Surgical Advances for Craniopharyngioma: A Video Guide – II | Cadaveric Demonstration & Hands-on Exercise – II | ||
| 14:00 | Advances in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery | Mr Otto Lien Da Wong Visiting Professorial Lecture in Neuro-Oncology | ||
| 14:30 | ||||
| 15:00 | BCI - II | |||
| 15:30 | Break & Exhibition | |||
| 16:00 | Brain Tumours | |||
| 16:30 | ||||
| 17:00 | Closing Remarks | Closing Remarks | ||
| 17:30 | Mr POON Yee Wo Visiting Professorial Lecture in Neurosurgery | |||
| 18:00 | ||||
| 18:30 | ||||
*Hong Kong Student Association of Neuroscience
The programme may be subject to change without prior notice.
BRAIN 2026 and the Pre-conference Workshop are in-person events. All registrations should be completed through the Online Registration system.
For local participants, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation will be granted on the condition that College fellows and Association members attend the Pre-conference Workshop and/or the main conference in person. They must also sign the record of attendance at the Pre-conference Workshop on 30 January 2026 and/or at the Conference Venue on 31 January – 1 February 2026.
Registration Category (one delegate per registration)
Pre-conference Workshop: Advances in Endoscopic Surgery – Craniopharyngioma (30 Jan 2026)
| Category | On or Before 23 Jan 2026 | 24-30 Jan 2026 |
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| Active participant with hands-on exercise | HK$ 15,000 | HK$ 18,000 |
| Observer | HK$ 5,000 | HK$ 6,000 |
Main Conference: BRAIN 2026
| Category | On or Before 16 Jan 2025 | 17-18 Jan 2025 |
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Members of the below institutions/ societies
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Free | HK$ 500 |
Alumni of the below programme of CUHK
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HK$ 100 | HK$ 500 |
Alumni, students or staff of the below institutions
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HK$ 200 | HK$ 500 |
| Overseas delegates / Others | HK$ 1,000 | HK$ 1,500 |
Authors are invited to submit abstracts on any clinical, experimental or translational aspects of Nervous System Diseases for consideration by the Organising Committee for e-Poster Presentation.
Authors are required to submit abstracts through Online Abstract Submission. Facsimile or email copy will NOT be accepted.
The following official hotels have offered special rates for the Workshop and the Conference. All are located in close proximity to the respective venues: the CUHK Jockey Club Minimally Invasive Surgical Skills Centre and the Postgraduate Education Centre, both within the Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin. Reservations must be made using the Reservation Link/contact and submitted directly to the hotel of your choice.
Room rates are quoted on a per-room, per-night basis and are subject to a 10% service charge and 3% Hotel Accommodation Tax (HAT), unless otherwise specified. A credit card guarantee is required to secure room reservations.
Shuttle service will be provided each morning on 30 January 2026 and 31 January – 1 February 2026, transferring participants from the hotels to the Workshop and Conference venues.
18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is located adjacent to the University Station. It is a refreshing urban resort in Hong Kong, only an 11-minute drive from the Workshop and Conference venues.
| Mountain View Room | room only | HK$950 |
| inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$1,100 | |
| inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$1,250 | |
| Harbour View Room | room only | HK$1,050 |
| Inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$1,200 | |
| Inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$1,350 |
Additional Information
• Charge for the third person: HK$440 per night, plus 10% service charge and 3% HAT.
• Children under 12 years old stay free of charge when sharing with parents.
• Special rates are valid until 9 January 2026.
1 Yuen Hong Street, Shatin, Hong Kong
Alva Hotel by Royal enjoys a unique riverside location in Shatin. It is 8 minutes' walk from Shek Mun Station and 4 minutes' drive from the Workshop and the Conference venues.
| Standard Room | inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$900 |
| additional breakfast per person per day | HK$110 (net) |
Special rates are valid until 21 December 2026.
1 On Ping Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin is conveniently located in the Shatin area and foffers stylish rooms with tranquil views of the Shing Mun River. The hotel is only 5-minute walk from Shek Mun MTR Station and a 6-minute drive from the Workshop and the Conference Venues.
| City View Room | room only | HK$1,050 |
| inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$1,150 | |
| inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$1,250 |
For reservations, please contact Ms Lindsey Tai at Lindsey.Tai@courtyard.com.
An onsite and online Exhibition will be held alongside BRAIN 2026.
This Conference offers industry stakeholders and excellent opportunity to showcase products and services, engage with world-leading experts in Clinical Neurosciences and connect with opinion leaders both in person and virtually.
For details on Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities, please contact the Conference Secretariat at brain2026@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk or (852) 3505 1316/ 3505 2624 / 3505 1852.
