The EANS Annual Congress is the flagship educational event of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and one of the largest neurosurgical meetings in Europe. The congress attracts over 2,000 neurosurgeons and neurosurgery professionals from across Europe and worldwide, serving as a central meeting point for the European neurosurgical community and a key link with international neurosurgical societies.

Hosted in a different European city each year, the congress provides a platform for the presentation and discussion of contemporary neurosurgical research, alongside scientific exchange, professional development, and collaboration. Each edition is delivered under a dedicated theme exploring current priorities in neurosurgery and its broader impact on patients and society.

The 2026 congress theme focuses on responsibility, endurance, and resilience, reflecting core values promoted within the neurosurgical profession.