Dear colleagues, dear friends,

On behalf of the Managing Board of the Croatian Neurosurgical Society as well as of the Organizing Committee, I have the honor and pleasure of inviting you to the 10^th Congress of the Croatian Neurosurgical Society, which will be held from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Kompas Hotel in Dubrovnik.

This Congress marks a special and meaningful occasion. Holding our 10^th Congress is in itself an important milestone — a moment to gather not only in professional exchange, but also in a spirit of reflection, pride, and shared purpose. As the Croatian Neurosurgical Society celebrates 34 years of existence, we can look back with pride on a period during which much has evolved and changed in Croatian neurosurgery – and unquestionably for the better. Over these more than three decades, our profession has advanced in knowledge, technique, organization, international collaboration, and in the scope and quality of care we provide to our patients. This Congress will therefore be an opportunity not only to showcase contemporary achievements, but also to discuss, honor, and celebrate the progress of Croatian neurosurgery and the people who have helped shape it.

In a time marked by complexity, uncertainty, and the need for closer understanding across all borders, it becomes even more meaningful for professionals – especially in medicine, and particularly in a demanding discipline such as neurosurgery – to come together, share experience, and work side by side for the benefit of all humanity. In this spirit, our Congress continues its mission of building bridges across institutions, countries, continents, and professional communities. We are proud that, once again, we will bring together renowned neurosurgeons from different parts of the world and representatives of major neurosurgical associations, with the participation of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) standing as a particular testament to this vision, as the largest global community in neurosurgery.

This year’s Congress will be further enriched by a special Educational seminar organized by the WFNS, as an integral part of the meeting. In addition, we are especially pleased that one day of the Congress will include a Nursing satellite meeting, recognizing the indispensable role of neurosurgical nursing professionals in the care of our patients and in the advancement of our field.

We are confident that the 10^th Congress of the Croatian Neurosurgical Society will provide an outstanding setting for professional formation, exchange of ideas, and warm collegial interaction, while at the same time celebrating the journey of Croatian neurosurgery and looking ahead to its future.

Thank you in advance for your support, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you.

Professor Miroslav Vukić, MD, PhD
President of the Organizing Committee
Past President of the Croatian Neurosurgical Society