Become a proud sponsor of the CNS 5K Run and gain prime visibility! Your logo will be featured on the official race t-shirts worn by participating runners. Recognition of your support via onsite signage, the Annual Meeting Mobile App, CNS website on the 5K Run page, one CNS social media post, and one email communication to attendees.

Beverage Breaks take place in the exhibit hall for 1 hour each. There are five (5) breaks over the course of the three days. Support of these daily beverage breaks in the exhibit hall includes promotion and the opportunity to brand the beverage stations. Napkins, cups, and any other promotional materials are at your company’s expense. Cups must be no bigger than 8 oz. in size.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Beverage Breaks take place in the exhibit hall for 1 hour each. There are five (5) breaks over the course of the three days. Support of these daily beverage breaks in the exhibit hall includes promotion and the opportunity to brand the beverage stations. Napkins, cups, and any other promotional materials are at your company’s expense. Cups must be no bigger than 8 oz. in size.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Beverage Breaks take place in the exhibit hall for 1 hour each. There are five (5) breaks over the course of the three days. Support of these daily beverage breaks in the exhibit hall includes promotion and the opportunity to brand the beverage stations. Napkins, cups, and any other promotional materials are at your company’s expense. Cups must be no bigger than 8 oz. in size.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Beverage Breaks take place in the exhibit hall for 1 hour each. There are five (5) breaks over the course of the three days. Support of these daily beverage breaks in the exhibit hall includes promotion and the opportunity to brand the beverage stations. Napkins, cups, and any other promotional materials are at your company’s expense. Cups must be no bigger than 8 oz. in size.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Beverage Breaks take place in the exhibit hall for 1 hour each. There are five (5) breaks over the course of the three days. Support of these daily beverage breaks in the exhibit hall includes promotion and the opportunity to brand the beverage stations. Napkins, cups, and any other promotional materials are at your company’s expense. Cups must be no bigger than 8 oz. in size.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Have a 10-minute presentation ready to share with attendees as they are guided to your exhibit space during Exhibit Hall break times on a rotation basis. Attendees will be guided to participating Crossroads of Innovation Exhibitors for these engaging 10-minute presentations. Your participation will be recognized on the registration site, Annual Meeting Mobile App, and on the agenda during the daily beverage breaks. Submit the Crossroads of Innovation Sign Up Form to secure your spot! 

This opportunity is open to 4 industry sponsors per neurosurgical specialty: Tumor, Spine, Pediatrics, Trauma, Functional/Pain, Peripheral Nerve, Cerebrovascular/Endovascular, Anatomy, Education & Research, or Stereotactic/Epilepsy.

Monday, October 13 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14 Beverage Breaks: 9:40-10:40 am, 1:50-2:50 pm
Wednesday, October 15 Beverage Break: 9:40-10:40 am

Give attendees a glimpse of your newest products, services, and technologies by presenting live in the CNS Xperience Lounge within the Exhibit Hall during the lunch hour on Monday and Tuesday. For the first time ever, we’re bringing Device Innovation Showcases to the Main Stage! Make a greater impact by inviting one of your reputable consultant physicians to deliver the presentation. Standard A/V set is included (projector, screen, podium, and microphone.) Accommodation can be arranged for 3-D or VR presentations (additional fees apply). Recognition of your session via onsite signage and Annual Meeting Mobile App. Cost is for one 10-minute session. Multiple sessions may be purchased to allow for more time. 
Recordings are available for purchase upon request.

Monday, October 13: 12:50-1:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 12:50-1:50 pm

This course is intended for the chief resident, post-graduate fellow or recent residency graduate embarking on their neurosurgical career. The course will address business, organization and navigation strategies for early and enduring individual success. The format promotes interaction with faculty and peers through focused lectures, question and answer sessions, and small group discussions. The concepts and strategies that are provided will be applicable to those starting in community practice, academic practice, military practice and those in other government neurosurgical positions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This course is intended for the chief resident, post-graduate fellow or recent residency graduate embarking on their neurosurgical career. The course will address business, organization and navigation strategies for early and enduring individual success. The format promotes interaction with faculty and peers through focused lectures, question and answer sessions, and small group discussions. The concepts and strategies that are provided will be applicable to those starting in community practice, academic practice, military practice and those in other government neurosurgical positions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This course is intended for the chief resident, post-graduate fellow or recent residency graduate embarking on their neurosurgical career. The course will address business, organization and navigation strategies for early and enduring individual success. The format promotes interaction with faculty and peers through focused lectures, question and answer sessions, and small group discussions. The concepts and strategies that are provided will be applicable to those starting in community practice, academic practice, military practice and those in other government neurosurgical positions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This unique opportunity provides a forum for you to hold a hands-on workshop in a private setting. Take advantage of placing your latest technology in the hands of the neurosurgeon attendees! This opportunity is a two-hour time slot in the Mobile Lab, which is conveniently located in the Exhibit Hall. It includes the use of one lab station and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Anatomical specimens, C-Arms, and other specialty equipment must be ordered through our cadaver lab partner, MERI.

CNS Approved Timeframe: 2 hours at any time throughout the day

Be the exclusive sponsor of our Honored Guest Dinner at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Join us in celebrating our Honored Guest at the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting, Dr. Daniel Resnick. This exclusive sponsorship includes recognition via on-site signage, podium announcement, and an invitation for 3 people to attend the dinner.

Tuesday, October 14: 7:00-10:30 pm

Be a sponsor of the interactive poster presentation sessions, that aim to invigorate scientific presentation and discussion, complemented by wine and cheese. Presenters will showcase their research, highlighting key advances in each subspecialty area. An additional poster session was added this year to accommodate the record-breaking number of abstracts received last year – over 4,000 – doubling the number of accepted posters, with additional accepted abstracts as digital posters.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, signage recognition at all 5 Podiums within the poster hall, a podium announcement, and the Meeting Mobile App. 
*Ability to provide your branded cocktails napkins at the Reception.
SILVER
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
Recognition via an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.

Monday, October 13: 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 5:00-6:30 pm

Be a sponsor of the interactive poster presentation sessions, that aim to invigorate scientific presentation and discussion, complemented by wine and cheese. Presenters will showcase their research, highlighting key advances in each subspecialty area. An additional poster session was added this year to accommodate the record-breaking number of abstracts received last year – over 4,000 – doubling the number of accepted posters, with additional accepted abstracts as digital posters.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, signage recognition at all 5 Podiums within the poster hall, a podium announcement, and the Meeting Mobile App. 
*Ability to provide your branded cocktails napkins at the Reception.
SILVER
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
Recognition via an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.

Monday, October 13: 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 5:00-6:30 pm

Be a sponsor of the interactive poster presentation sessions, that aim to invigorate scientific presentation and discussion, complemented by wine and cheese. Presenters will showcase their research, highlighting key advances in each subspecialty area. An additional poster session was added this year to accommodate the record-breaking number of abstracts received last year – over 4,000 – doubling the number of accepted posters, with additional accepted abstracts as digital posters.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, signage recognition at all 5 Podiums within the poster hall, a podium announcement, and the Meeting Mobile App. 
*Ability to provide your branded cocktails napkins at the Reception.
SILVER
Recognition via an individual Single-Sided Meter Board, an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
Recognition via an All Supporter Thank You Meter Board, and the Meeting Mobile App.

Monday, October 13: 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 5:00-6:30 pm

Help the CNS make our international guests feel welcome. The International Reception takes place Saturday evening and is an opportunity to network with our international guests. Support includes invitations to attend, promotion of your support and ability to provide branded napkins or cups.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Help the CNS make our international guests feel welcome. The International Reception takes place Saturday evening and is an opportunity to network with our international guests. Support includes invitations to attend, promotion of your support and ability to provide branded napkins or cups.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Help the CNS make our international guests feel welcome. The International Reception takes place Saturday evening and is an opportunity to network with our international guests. Support includes invitations to attend, promotion of your support and ability to provide branded napkins or cups.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Our live surgery sessions take place in the CNS Xperience Lounge within the Exhibit Hall. This dynamic experience brings attendees right into the OR via telemedicine technology. Your company will be front and center as experts walk attendees through a surgical procedure featuring your cutting-edge approaches and technologies. These 30-minute presentations will take place during the morning breaks on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This opportunity includes A/V and an enhanced theater experience, as well as promotion of the session. Sponsor is responsible for choosing a topic, faculty, and institution.
Recordings are available for purchase upon request.

Monday, October 13: 10:00-10:30 am, 2:05-2:35 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 10:00-10:30 am, 2:05-2:35 pm
Wednesday, October 15: 10:00-10:30 am

This opportunity enables your company to connect with neurosurgeons beyond your exhibit booth in a meaningful way that is valuable to them. In fact, more surgeons come to the CNS Annual Meeting to attend educational sessions on specific topics than for any other reason. As a lunch symposium sponsor, your company invites faculty of your choosing to present a 60-to-90-minute presentation on a neurosurgical topic of your choice on Monday or Tuesday, (October 13 or 14). To help you attract more medical attendees, the CNS does not allow any other lunch symposium on a similar topic to take place during your session. This opportunity includes food and beverage, the use of a lecture space that can accommodate up to 100 attendees; a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and recognition of your symposium via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App. The CNS can facilitate online pre-registration for the symposium.
There is a maximum of six (6) sponsored lunches per day.

Monday, October 13: 12:20-1:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 12:20-1:50 pm

This opportunity enables your company to connect with neurosurgeons beyond your exhibit booth in a meaningful way that is valuable to them. In fact, more surgeons come to the CNS Annual Meeting to attend educational sessions on specific topics than for any other reason. As a lunch symposium sponsor, your company invites faculty of your choosing to present a 60-to-90-minute presentation on a neurosurgical topic of your choice on Monday or Tuesday, (October 13 or 14). To help you attract more medical attendees, the CNS does not allow any other lunch symposium on a similar topic to take place during your session. This opportunity includes food and beverage, the use of a lecture space that can accommodate up to 100 attendees; a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and recognition of your symposium via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App. The CNS can facilitate online pre-registration for the symposium.
There is a maximum of six (6) sponsored lunches per day.

Monday, October 13: 12:20-1:50 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 12:20-1:50 pm

Bring your Mobile Lab to be conveniently located in the Exhibit Hall!

Hold private labs within your space for the duration of the meeting. Company can preschedule appointments or allow walk-ins. 

Recognition via onsite signage, meeting floor plan, and mobile app.

Increase exhibit engagement and opportunity for Lead Retrieval by joining this gamification-based platform at the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting.

This opportunity allows you to share your own specific technology as a Skill Challenge within your booth. 
This will drive the medical attendees to your exhibit space for further engagement and information about your technology throughout the meeting!

The medical attendees will be encouraged to participate at no cost with the ability to visit your booth at any time during Exhibit Hall hours for the entirety of the meeting. Each Skill Challenge completed will have a point value dependent on how well the surgeon performs the skill. The point values are: 1,000 points, 500 points, or 250 points. A leaderboard will be tracking attendee participation and point levels in real-time throughout the meeting. The CNS will provide prizes to the top scoring attendees. 

Recognition of your support of the Skills Challenge will be within onsite signage, booth signage, and the Annual Meeting Mobile App. You will receive attendee information captured when badge is scanned upon Skill Challenge completed. 

Exhibit Hall Hours
Monday, October 13: 8:15 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14: 8:15 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 15: 8:15 am-1:30 pm 

Kick off the CNS Annual Meeting experience by sponsoring the Opening Reception! Enjoy live music, drinks, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The Opening Reception is great for networking and creating new and lasting connections!

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Sunday, October 12: 6:30-8:00 pm

Kick off the CNS Annual Meeting experience by sponsoring the Opening Reception! Enjoy live music, drinks, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The Opening Reception is great for networking and creating new and lasting connections!

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Sunday, October 12: 6:30-8:00 pm

Kick off the CNS Annual Meeting experience by sponsoring the Opening Reception! Enjoy live music, drinks, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The Opening Reception is great for networking and creating new and lasting connections!

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Sunday, October 12: 6:30-8:00 pm

Reach residents as they are all invited to attend this networking event on Saturday evening.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Reach residents as they are all invited to attend this networking event on Saturday evening.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Reach residents as they are all invited to attend this networking event on Saturday evening.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App.

Saturday, October 11: 5:00-6:30 pm

Neurosurgical residents will compete by school while being quizzed on SANS (Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery) questions. The challenge will cover the breadth of all subspecialty and general neurosurgery topics included on the Exam.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round. 
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
SILVER 
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
BRONZE 
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App

Preliminary Rounds
Sunday, October 12: 1:00-3:00 pm

Championship Round
Tuesday, October 14: 1:55-2:50 pm

Neurosurgical residents will compete by school while being quizzed on SANS (Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery) questions. The challenge will cover the breadth of all subspecialty and general neurosurgery topics included on the Exam.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round. 
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
SILVER 
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
BRONZE 
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App

Preliminary Rounds
Sunday, October 12: 1:00-3:00 pm

Championship Round
Tuesday, October 14: 1:55-2:50 pm

Neurosurgical residents will compete by school while being quizzed on SANS (Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery) questions. The challenge will cover the breadth of all subspecialty and general neurosurgery topics included on the Exam.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round. 
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
SILVER 
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App
BRONZE 
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend Preliminary Rounds and Championship Round.
Recognition via on-site signage and Meeting Mobile App

Preliminary Rounds
Sunday, October 12: 1:00-3:00 pm

Championship Round
Tuesday, October 14: 1:55-2:50 pm

The CNS goes to great lengths to gather over 2,500 surgeons and allied professionals to Los Angeles, CA. Hosting a satellite symposium event allows your company to bring targeted educational experiences to an elite audience. The pricing ranges from $7,500 to $30,000 depending on how many invited and expected surgeons/physicians are attending. Please contact corporatedevelopment@cns.org with your invited and expected attendee count. The CNS will provide you with an Application. The CNS will provide access to medical attendee registration lists for invitation purposes and will inform about any CNS Social Events that are taking place on the same evening. 

Timeframes: 
Saturday, October 11 from 4:15–10:30pm
Sunday, October 12 from 8:15–10:30pm
Monday, October 13 from 6:00–10:30pm
Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30–10:30pm
Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00–10:30pm

The CNS goes to great lengths to gather over 2,500 surgeons and allied professionals to Los Angeles, CA. Hosting a satellite symposium event allows your company to bring targeted educational experiences to an elite audience. The pricing ranges from $7,500 to $30,000 depending on how many invited and expected surgeons/physicians are attending. Please contact corporatedevelopment@cns.org with your invited and expected attendee count. The CNS will provide you with an Application. The CNS will provide access to medical attendee registration lists for invitation purposes and will inform about any CNS Social Events that are taking place on the same evening. 

Timeframes: 
Saturday, October 11 from 4:15–10:30pm
Sunday, October 12 from 8:15–10:30pm
Monday, October 13 from 6:00–10:30pm
Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30–10:30pm
Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00–10:30pm

The CNS goes to great lengths to gather over 2,500 surgeons and allied professionals to Los Angeles, CA. Hosting a satellite symposium event allows your company to bring targeted educational experiences to an elite audience. The pricing ranges from $7,500 to $30,000 depending on how many invited and expected surgeons/physicians are attending. Please contact corporatedevelopment@cns.org with your invited and expected attendee count. The CNS will provide you with an Application. The CNS will provide access to medical attendee registration lists for invitation purposes and will inform about any CNS Social Events that are taking place on the same evening. 

Timeframes: 
Saturday, October 11 from 4:15–10:30pm
Sunday, October 12 from 8:15–10:30pm
Monday, October 13 from 6:00–10:30pm
Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30–10:30pm
Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00–10:30pm

The CNS goes to great lengths to gather over 2,500 surgeons and allied professionals to Los Angeles, CA. Hosting a satellite symposium event allows your company to bring targeted educational experiences to an elite audience. The pricing ranges from $7,500 to $30,000 depending on how many invited and expected surgeons/physicians are attending. Please contact corporatedevelopment@cns.org with your invited and expected attendee count. The CNS will provide you with an Application. The CNS will provide access to medical attendee registration lists for invitation purposes and will inform about any CNS Social Events that are taking place on the same evening. 

Timeframes: 
Saturday, October 11 from 4:15–10:30pm
Sunday, October 12 from 8:15–10:30pm
Monday, October 13 from 6:00–10:30pm
Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30–10:30pm
Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00–10:30pm

Through collaboration with the Scoliosis Research Society, we will review current practice in spinal deformity surgery. The course will consist of didactic lectures by leaders in the field as well as case base, small group discussions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
*(2) Invitations to Faculty Dinner - Gold Sponsorship Exclusive Benefit
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

Through collaboration with the Scoliosis Research Society, we will review current practice in spinal deformity surgery. The course will consist of didactic lectures by leaders in the field as well as case base, small group discussions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
*(2) Invitations to Faculty Dinner - Gold Sponsorship Exclusive Benefit
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

Through collaboration with the Scoliosis Research Society, we will review current practice in spinal deformity surgery. The course will consist of didactic lectures by leaders in the field as well as case base, small group discussions.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
*(2) Invitations to Faculty Dinner - Gold Sponsorship Exclusive Benefit
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Pacific Rim Symposium will bring together leading experts from across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States to highlight advancements in neurosurgical care, technology, and education. The symposium will focus and highlight regional innovations, collaborative research efforts, and the exchange of best practices. 

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Pacific Rim Symposium will bring together leading experts from across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States to highlight advancements in neurosurgical care, technology, and education. The symposium will focus and highlight regional innovations, collaborative research efforts, and the exchange of best practices. 

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Pacific Rim Symposium will bring together leading experts from across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States to highlight advancements in neurosurgical care, technology, and education. The symposium will focus and highlight regional innovations, collaborative research efforts, and the exchange of best practices. 

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This symposium, co-hosted by NVIDIA, will feature hands-on sessions using GPU computing to practice deep learning techniques, building on our successful 2024 workshop. Participants will gain insights into implementing these technologies at their local institutions, with discussions on hardware strategies and practical approaches to optimizing resources for neurosurgical applications.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

This symposium, co-hosted by NVIDIA, will feature hands-on sessions using GPU computing to practice deep learning techniques, building on our successful 2024 workshop. Participants will gain insights into implementing these technologies at their local institutions, with discussions on hardware strategies and practical approaches to optimizing resources for neurosurgical applications.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

This symposium, co-hosted by NVIDIA, will feature hands-on sessions using GPU computing to practice deep learning techniques, building on our successful 2024 workshop. Participants will gain insights into implementing these technologies at their local institutions, with discussions on hardware strategies and practical approaches to optimizing resources for neurosurgical applications.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the half-day symposium.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Saturday, October 11: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

This full-day course will review the most modern applications of minimally invasive spine surgery with a particular focus on how current practices have evolved from the foundational contributions of Dr Rick Fessler to the field of MIS. Presentations will cover the gamut of the MIS ecosystem including techniques, technologies, career strategies and operative videos.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This full-day course will review the most modern applications of minimally invasive spine surgery with a particular focus on how current practices have evolved from the foundational contributions of Dr Rick Fessler to the field of MIS. Presentations will cover the gamut of the MIS ecosystem including techniques, technologies, career strategies and operative videos.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This full-day course will review the most modern applications of minimally invasive spine surgery with a particular focus on how current practices have evolved from the foundational contributions of Dr Rick Fessler to the field of MIS. Presentations will cover the gamut of the MIS ecosystem including techniques, technologies, career strategies and operative videos.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

A high-yield CNS collaboration with the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), this course offers a comprehensive series of lectures related to the most challenging and relevant aspects of the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management, and outcomes of sellar and suprasellar tumors. The lectures are organized in a TED-talk style format to provide a different leaner’s experience and highlight the practical and clinically relevant concepts.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

A high-yield CNS collaboration with the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), this course offers a comprehensive series of lectures related to the most challenging and relevant aspects of the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management, and outcomes of sellar and suprasellar tumors. The lectures are organized in a TED-talk style format to provide a different leaner’s experience and highlight the practical and clinically relevant concepts.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

A high-yield CNS collaboration with the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), this course offers a comprehensive series of lectures related to the most challenging and relevant aspects of the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management, and outcomes of sellar and suprasellar tumors. The lectures are organized in a TED-talk style format to provide a different leaner’s experience and highlight the practical and clinically relevant concepts.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

This course provides a unique service to our members by providing access to premier innovators in the neurosurgical space, representing Neurosurgeon-entrepreneurs, engineers, industrial partners, and investment professionals without the usual limitations of ticketed CME sessions. In this non-CME setting, we will be able to allow direct discussion of unique approaches to innovation that can lead to return on investment for our members and industry partners.

Special Symposium Sponsorship:
-Presentation at a designated timeslot in collaboration with the course directors and faculty 
-Access for 2 company representatives to attend the Innovation Symposium with lunch provided
-Tabletop display area with 2 chairs
-Access for 2 company representatives to attend the Reception after the Innovation Symposium
-Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Meeting of the Americas will bring together a broad representation of neurosurgical speakers from Latin America, Brazil, and the US to showcase the richness of advances from this region so they are more readily available to the US. The meeting is organized by subspecialties, to highlight progress in each.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Meeting of the Americas will bring together a broad representation of neurosurgical speakers from Latin America, Brazil, and the US to showcase the richness of advances from this region so they are more readily available to the US. The meeting is organized by subspecialties, to highlight progress in each.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

The Meeting of the Americas will bring together a broad representation of neurosurgical speakers from Latin America, Brazil, and the US to showcase the richness of advances from this region so they are more readily available to the US. The meeting is organized by subspecialties, to highlight progress in each.

Sponsor Levels:
GOLD
(6) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
SILVER
(4) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.
BRONZE
(2) Invitations for representatives to attend the full day symposium as well as beverage and lunch breaks with attendees.
Recognition via on-site signage, Meeting Mobile App, and podium announcement.

Sunday, October 12: 8:00 am-4:15 pm

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM02: Cerebrovascular Bundle", on Saturday, October 11 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM02A: Ischemic Stroke: An Update on Indications, Devices, New Technology and Stroke Center Development and SYM02B: Hemorrhagic Stroke: Update on Microsurgical and Endovascular Techniques. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM02A: Ischemic Stroke: An Update on Indications, Devices, New Technology and Stroke Center Development
Course Directors: Alexander A. Khalessi, Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris
Course Description: This symposium will provide surgeons with up-to-date indications for treating ischemic stroke, a review of relevant devices and guidance for navigation stroke center development.

SYM02B: Hemorrhagic Stroke: Update on Microsurgical and Endovascular Techniques 
Course Directors: Christopher P. Kellner, Saman Sizdahkhani
Course Description: This course will provide surgeons with up-to-date indications for treating hemorrhagic stroke, a review of relevant devices, strategies and techniques.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM03: Stereotactic and Functional/Pediatric/Pain/Peripheral Nerve Bundle", on Saturday, October 11 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM03A: Precision Neurosurgery for Epilepsy and SYM03B: Advances in Neuromodulation and Neuromodulation for Pain: Head to Toe. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM03A: Precision Neurosurgery for Epilepsy
Course Directors: Kai J. Miller, John Rolston
Course Description: This symposium will explore the cutting edge of precision epilepsy surgery, focusing on innovative techniques and technologies that are transforming the field. Designed for neurosurgeons, neurologists and epilepsy specialists, this session will provide an in-depth look at advanced surgical strategies for drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants will gain insights into topics such as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), stereo- electroencephalography (sEEG) for seizure localization, robotic-assisted electrode placement, and neuromodulation approaches including responsive neurostimulation (RNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS).

SYM03B: Advances in Neuromodulation and Neuromodulation for Pain: Head to Toe
Course Directors: Steven M. Falowski, Jennifer A. Sweet, Christopher J. Winfree
Course Description: This symposium will explore innovations neuromodulation and ablative techniques to treat pain disorders and the underlying molecular and circuit dysfunctions underlying pain. Topics will cover treatments and novel understanding for origins of trigeminal neuralgia, central pain, back pain, oncologic pain, and neuropathic pain.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM04: Spine and Neurotrauma Bundle", on Saturday, October 11 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM04A: Case Based Education in Neurotrauma for the Practicing Neurosurgeon and SYM04B: Surgical and Postoperative Management of Spinal Trauma. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM04A: Case Based Education in Neurotrauma for the Practicing Neurosurgeon 
Course Directors: Ryan S. Kitagawa, Emily P. Sieg
Course Description: Participants will learn about the guidelines, best practice parameters and updates in management of both traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury from experts in the field. The focus will be on case based learning to improve clinical practice and prepare for the oral boards. Cases will focus on key principals in Neurotrauma. In addition to expanding the attendee's clinical knowledge, another focus of the presented cases will be prepare for oral board success.

SYM04B: Surgical and Postoperative Management of Spinal Trauma
Course Directors: Erica F. Bison, Anthony M. DiGiorgio
Course Description: This symposium will present a comprehensive overview of spinal trauma management by leading experts in the field. Topics will include: Initial ER and imaging evaluation with frequently missed injuries, non-operative management of stable spine fractures, acute neuroprotective management strategies in neurological compromise, timing of surgery and what indicates delayed surgery, surgical techniques for thorocolumbar fractures (fusion vs motion preservation), cervical spine trauma surgical management, unique challenges and solutions for pediatric spine trauma, complications in spinal trauma surgery and management, predictors of spinal trauma outcomes, application of emerging spinal technologies to trauma surgery, and the use of nerve transfer in patients with persistent postoperative neurologic deficit.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM08: Swimming with the Sharks", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

Course Directors: Nitin Agarwal, D. Kojo Hamilton 
Course Description: “Nobody wants to swim with sharks” as noted in How to Swim with Sharks: A Primer. As Voltaire Cousteau writes though, some, “by virtue of their occupation, find they must swim.” 
This course highlights lessons learned through the experience of faculty and residents. The goal is to help build resiliency by learning from those who have walked the same path before. This course is intended for residents, medical students, and foreign medical graduates. Faculty includes chairpersons, program directors, program coordinators, and recent graduates. Topics range from overcoming mistakes in training to creating a pathway for a successful career. Small group sessions will enable two breakout sessions whereby medical students can prepare for interviews and residents can prepare for job search with cover letter and career proposal review. Sessions feature dedicated time with thought leaders in the field.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM09: Shaping the Future of Neurotrauma: Lessons for the Past, Innovations for Tomorrow", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

Course Directors: Paul M. Arnold, Patricia B. Raksin
Course Description: In honor of the Section of Neurotrauma, the careers and work of several pivotal leaders in neurotrauma will be highlighted during an interactive day that includes a historical perspective, controversial case discussions and hints of the future. Join us as we celebrate these remarkable individuals and all they have done and are doing to advance the specialty.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "CSNS/WINS/ Practice Based Neurosurgery Bundle", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM10A: Navigating Practice: Lessons for Early Career Success and Changing Jobs and SYM10B: Maximizing Neurosurgical Careers: Utilizing Expertise, Integrating APPs, and Advancing Career Opportunities. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM10A: Navigating Practice: Lessons for Early Career Success and Changing Jobs
Course Directors: James Brett P. Fleming, Rupa Juthani
Course Decription: This course targets senior residents and young to mid-faculty to inform them of their options. There are many things all of us “wish we had known” when we started practice. Further, the evidence shows that many neurosurgeons change jobs after only 1-3 years, and there are many practicalities around this decision. Finally, there are other practice options available that will be presented.

SYM10B: Maximizing Neurosurgical Careers: Utilizing Expertise, Integrating APPs, and Advancing Career Opportunities
Course Directors: Prateek Agarwal, Jean-Christophe A. Leveque, Kristin J. Weaver
Course Description: Neurosurgeons can be compensated in many ways beyond traditional practice in a single location, including work as a consultants, experts, entrepreneurs, and locums, among others. This course is designed to present the pros and cons from neurosurgeons who have earned success outside of traditional, stationary practice.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM11: Cerebrovascular Bundle", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM11A: Revascularization Indications and Techniques and SYM11B: New Frontiers in Endovascular Surgery: Beyond Ischemic Stroke and Arterial Malformations. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM11A: Revascularization Indications and Techniques
Course Directors: Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, Ketan R. Bulsara, Amir R. Dehdashti
Course Description: Surgeons will learn current indications and techniques for revascularization to treat a variety of pathologies including Moyamoya disease, aneurysms and skull base tumors.

SYM11B: New Frontiers in Endovascular Surgery: Beyond Ischemic Stroke and Arterial Malformations
Course Directors: Andrew P. Carlson, J D. Mocco
Course Description: This symposium will review endovascular indications, techniques and devices related to treatment for pseudotumor cerebri, CSF fistulae, NPH, malignancies, tinnitus and BCI.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "Tumor Bundle", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM12A: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Malignant Brain Tumors and SYM12B: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Benign Brain Tumors. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM12A: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Malignant Brain Tumors
Course Directors: Randy L. Jensen, Ashish H. Shah
Course Description: This symposium provides an in-depth review of the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of aggressive brain cancers. Participants will explore cutting-edge surgical techniques, novel targeted therapies, immunotherapy approaches, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the landscape of malignant brain tumor care. The course will cover recent clinical trial results, guidelines, current standard-of-care protocols, and promising areas of research by experts in the field. Through lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

SYM12B: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Benign Brain Tumors
Course Directors: Stephanie Cheok, Gabriel Zada
Course Description: This symposium provides an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various benign brain tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, vestibular schwannomas, and other skull base tumors. Participants will learn about cutting-edge surgical techniques, radiation therapy approaches, and emerging minimally invasive treatments. The course will cover current best practices, guidelines, recent clinical trial results, and novel strategies for preserving neurological function and improving patient outcomes. Through lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions with the experts, attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their clinical decision-making and patient care strategies.

Sponsor the Lunch Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM13: Spine/ Pediatric/ Pain Bundle", on Sunday, October 12 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This course is composed of two sessions: SYM13A: Interdisciplinary Approach to Lumbar Spine Pain and SYM13B: Pediatric Spinal Deformity. During the full day pre-meeting symposia course, there will be a lunch break for all of the medical attendees, which allows for additional networking time. This opportunity includes an exclusive 45 minute breakout lunch session, in which your company can educate the attendees on the technology/product of your choice. This opportunity includes the use of a lecture space, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone) and promotion of your lunch session. Food and beverage will be provided by the CNS.

SYM13A: Interdisciplinary Approach to Lumbar Spine Pain
Course Directors: Lara W. Massie, Michael D. Staudt
Course Description: This symposium will highlight the importance of a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to managing pain originating from lumbar spine disease.

SYM13B: Pediatric Spinal Deformity 
Course Directors: Mari L. Groves, Amer F. Samdani
Course Description: This symposium will provide up to date treatment strategies for complex spinal deformities in children including the use of gravity halo traction, selective thoracic fusion, spinal tethering, vertebral column resection, anterior column fusion, and pedicle substraction octeotomy. 

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM02B: Hemorrhagic Stroke: Update on Microsurgical and Endovascular Techniques ", on Saturday, October 11 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App. 

Course Directors: Christopher P. Kellner, Saman Sizdahkhani
Course Description: This course will provide surgeons with up-to-date indications for treating hemorrhagic stroke, a review of relevant devices, strategies and techniques.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "Advances in Neuromodulation and Neuromodulation for Pain: Head to Toe ", on Saturday, October 11 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Steven M. Falowski, Jennifer A. Sweet, Christopher J. Winfree
Course Description: This symposium will explore innovations neuromodulation and ablative techniques to treat pain disorders and the underlying molecular and circuit dysfunctions underlying pain. Topics will cover treatments and novel understanding for origins of trigeminal neuralgia, central pain, back pain, oncologic pain, and neuropathic pain.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM04B: Surgical and Postoperative Management of Spinal Trauma", on Saturday, October 11 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Erica F. Bison, Anthony M. DiGiorgio
Course Description: This symposium will present a comprehensive overview of spinal trauma management by leading experts in the field. Topics will include: Initial ER and imaging evaluation with frequently missed injuries, non-operative management of stable spine fractures, acute neuroprotective management strategies in neurological compromise, timing of surgery and what indicates delayed surgery, surgical techniques for thorocolumbar fractures (fusion vs motion preservation), cervical spine trauma surgical management, unique challenges and solutions for pediatric spine trauma, complications in spinal trauma surgery and management, predictors of spinal trauma outcomes, application of emerging spinal technologies to trauma surgery, and the use of nerve transfer in patients with persistent postoperative neurologic deficit.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM06: 3D Surgical Neuroanatomy", on Saturday, October 11 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time to host a hands-on training session or demonstration on the technology and product of the sponsoring company’s choice. The CNS will bring in the audience as well as provide the beverages. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Joao Paulo Almeida, Maria Peris Cleda
Course Description: Relevant surgical neuroanatomy and operative cases by master surgeons using 3-D stereoscopic projection with a focus on skull-base, vascular, cortical, and subcortical anatomy.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM08: Swimming with the Sharks", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Nitin Agarwal, D. Kojo Hamilton 
Course Description: “Nobody wants to swim with sharks” as noted in How to Swim with Sharks: A Primer. As Voltaire Cousteau writes though, some, “by virtue of their occupation, find they must swim.” 
This course highlights lessons learned through the experience of faculty and residents. The goal is to help build resiliency by learning from those who have walked the same path before. This course is intended for residents, medical students, and foreign medical graduates. Faculty includes chairpersons, program directors, program coordinators, and recent graduates. Topics range from overcoming mistakes in training to creating a pathway for a successful career. Small group sessions will enable two breakout sessions whereby medical students can prepare for interviews and residents can prepare for job search with cover letter and career proposal review. Sessions feature dedicated time with thought leaders in the field.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM09: Shaping the Future or Neurotrauma: Lessons for the Past, Innovations for Tomorrow ", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Paul M. Arnold, Patricia B. Raksin
Course Description: In honor of the Section of Neurotrauma, the careers and work of several pivotal leaders in neurotrauma will be highlighted during an interactive day that includes a historical perspective, controversial case discussions and hints of the future. Join us as we celebrate these remarkable individuals and all they have done and are doing to advance the specialty.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM10B: Maximizing Neurosurgical Careers: Utilizing Expertise, Integrating APPs, and Advancing Career Opportunities", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Prateek Agarwal, Jean-Christophe A. Leveque, Kristin J. Weaver
Course Description: Neurosurgeons can be compensated in many ways beyond traditional practice in a single location, including work as a consultants, experts, entrepreneurs, and locums, among others. This course is designed to present the pros and cons from neurosurgeons who have earned success outside of traditional, stationary practice.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM11B: New Frontiers in Endovascular Surgery: Beyond Ischemic Stroke and Arterial Malformations", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Andrew P. Carlson, J D. Mocco
Course Description: This symposium will review endovascular indications, techniques and devices related to treatment for pseudotumor cerebri, CSF fistulae, NPH, malignancies, tinnitus and BCI.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM12B: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Benign Brain Tumors", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Stephanie Cheok, Gabriel Zada
Course Description: This symposium provides an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various benign brain tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, vestibular schwannomas, and other skull base tumors. Participants will learn about cutting-edge surgical techniques, radiation therapy approaches, and emerging minimally invasive treatments. The course will cover current best practices, guidelines, recent clinical trial results, and novel strategies for preserving neurological function and improving patient outcomes. Through lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions with the experts, attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their clinical decision-making and patient care strategies.

Sponsor the afternoon Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM13B: Pediatric Spinal Deformity", on Sunday, October 12 from 2:30-3:00 pm. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Mari L. Groves, Amer F. Samdani
Course Description: This symposium will provide up to date treatment strategies for complex spinal deformities in children including the use of gravity halo traction, selective thoracic fusion, spinal tethering, vertebral column resection, anterior column fusion, and pedicle substraction octeotomy. 

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "Special Symposium 03: Data Science and AI for Neurosurgeons", on Saturday, October 11 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Eric K. Oermann, Matthew Pease
Course Description: This symposium, co-hosted by NVIDIA, will feature hands-on sessions using GPU computing to practice deep learning techniques, building on our successful 2024 workshop. Participants will gain insights into implementing these technologies at their local institutions, with discussions on hardware strategies and practical approaches to optimizing resources for neurosurgical applications.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM02A: Ischemic Stroke: An Update on Indications, Devices, New Technology and Stroke Center Development", on Saturday, October 11 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Alexander A. Khalessi, Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris
Course Description: This symposium will provide surgeons with up-to-date indications for treating ischemic stroke, a review of relevant devices and guidance for navigation stroke center development.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM03A: Precision Neurosurgery for Epilepsy ", on Saturday, October 11 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Kai J. Miller, John Rolston
Course Description: This symposium will explore the cutting edge of precision epilepsy surgery, focusing on innovative techniques and technologies that are transforming the field. Designed for neurosurgeons, neurologists and epilepsy specialists, this session will provide an in-depth look at advanced surgical strategies for drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants will gain insights into topics such as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), stereo- electroencephalography (sEEG) for seizure localization, robotic-assisted electrode placement, and neuromodulation approaches including responsive neurostimulation (RNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM04A: Case Based Education in Neurotrauma for the Practicing Neurosurgeon", on Saturday, October 11 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

SYM04A: Case Based Education in Neurotrauma for the Practicing Neurosurgeon 
Course Directors: Ryan S. Kitagawa, Emily P. Sieg
Course Description: Participants will learn about the guidelines, best practice parameters and updates in management of both traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury from experts in the field. The focus will be on case based learning to improve clinical practice and prepare for the oral boards. Cases will focus on key principals in Neurotrauma. In addition to expanding the attendee's clinical knowledge, another focus of the presented cases will be prepare for oral board success.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM05: Operative Spine Video Theater: Unlocking the Essential Elements of Surgery", on Saturday, October 11 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

SYM05: Operative Spine Video Theater: Unlocking the Essential Elements of Surgery 
Course Directors: Michael Galgano, Eric A. Potts
Course Description: A panel of established and well-published experts in their field will present surgical video cases within their specialty. This half-day symposium will be separated into sections (degenerative spine, tumor, complex deformity, minimally invasive, robotics). The videos will include high definition quality with well-edited footage, featuring salient features of the surgeries. A panel of experts for each section will lead a discussion with the presenter following the presentations, focused on clinical pearls and identification of key challenges.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM08: Swimming with the Sharks", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Nitin Agarwal, D. Kojo Hamilton 
Course Description: “Nobody wants to swim with sharks” as noted in How to Swim with Sharks: A Primer. As Voltaire Cousteau writes though, some, “by virtue of their occupation, find they must swim.” 
This course highlights lessons learned through the experience of faculty and residents. The goal is to help build resiliency by learning from those who have walked the same path before. This course is intended for residents, medical students, and foreign medical graduates. Faculty includes chairpersons, program directors, program coordinators, and recent graduates. Topics range from overcoming mistakes in training to creating a pathway for a successful career. Small group sessions will enable two breakout sessions whereby medical students can prepare for interviews and residents can prepare for job search with cover letter and career proposal review. Sessions feature dedicated time with thought leaders in the field.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the full day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM09: Shaping the Future or Neurotrauma: Lessons for the Past, Innovations for Tomorrow ", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Paul M. Arnold, Patricia B. Raksin
Course Description: In honor of the Section of Neurotrauma, the careers and work of several pivotal leaders in neurotrauma will be highlighted during an interactive day that includes a historical perspective, controversial case discussions and hints of the future. Join us as we celebrate these remarkable individuals and all they have done and are doing to advance the specialty.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM10A: Navigating Practice: Lessons for Early Career Success and Changing Jobs", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: James Brett P. Fleming, Rupa Juthani
Course Description: This course targets senior residents and young to mid-faculty to inform them of their options. There are many things all of us “wish we had known” when we started practice. Further, the evidence shows that many neurosurgeons change jobs after only 1-3 years, and there are many practicalities around this decision. Finally, there are other practice options available that will be presented.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM11A: Revascularization Indications and Techniques", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, Ketan R. Bulsara, Amir R. Dehdashti
Course Description: Surgeons will learn current indications and techniques for revascularization to treat a variety of pathologies including Moyamoya disease, aneurysms and skull base tumors.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM12A: Brain Tumor Update- Management of Malignant Brain Tumors", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Randy L. Jensen, Ashish H. Shah
Course Description: This symposium provides an in-depth review of the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of aggressive brain cancers. Participants will explore cutting-edge surgical techniques, novel targeted therapies, immunotherapy approaches, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the landscape of malignant brain tumor care. The course will cover recent clinical trial results, guidelines, current standard-of-care protocols, and promising areas of research by experts in the field. Through lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM13A: Interdisciplinary Approach to Lumbar Spine Pain", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Lara W. Massie, Michael D. Staudt
Course Description: This symposium will highlight the importance of a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to managing pain originating from lumbar spine disease.

Sponsor the morning Breakout Session during the half-day pre-meeting symposia course titled, "SYM14: Movement Disorder Surgery: Approaches and Techniques", on Sunday, October 12 from 9:45-10:15 am. This course offers didactic CME lecture on various topics. Utilize this time as you desire to host a didactic presentation, hands-on training session, or a combination of both. Attendees of this specific Symposium will be encouraged to attend your presentation during their beverage break. The CNS will provide the beverages in your presentation room. This opportunity includes an exclusive timeslot for 30 minutes in a lecture space during the non-CME beverage break, a standard A/V set (projector, screen, podium, microphone), and recognition of your session via onsite signage and the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Course Directors: Shabbar F. Danish, Doris D. Wang
Course Description: Deep brain stimulation and lesioning are effective treatments for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. This course will explore innovations in surgical targeting, novel methods of ablation such as focused ultrasound, and recent technological advances in brain stimulation, such as closed- loop systems. Participants will receive didactic lectures and have the opportunity to practice with cutting-edge surgical equipment.

Designated Table with your Company Logo acknowledging your Sponsorship.
One (1) Representative to attend the Lunch, and sit at your designated table.
Ability to provide Promotional or Educational Flyers at the table.

There will be a central lunchroom this year for attendees of the pre-meeting Symposia on Saturday and Sunday. This lunchroom is for Symposia that are not already sponsored by industry. Attendees who register for a bundled session or morning and afternoon symposium will all have lunch in the same room at the Convention Center.

Availability is limited. Please contact your designated CNS Industry Relations Rep to secure your sponsorship.

Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12: 12:00-12:45 pm