Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of our staff and ourselves, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the 78th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery, to be held in Erfurt from 6 to 9 June 2027.
We are delighted that, following the virtual annual meeting in 2021, we now have the opportunity to welcome you to Erfurt in person. Not least for this reason, we have chosen “Virtuality vs. Reality” as the theme of this year’s meeting.
This will be a particularly special congress, not least because our highly esteemed colleagues from the Austrian and Swiss Society of Neurosurgery have kindly accepted our invitation to join us for a D-A-CH meeting along the historic Via Regia.
Alongside the well-established and ever-fascinating topics that have long characterised our field, the scientific programme will reflect the profound transformations currently taking place across many areas of medicine that are of particular relevance to neurosurgery. Innovative approaches to teaching and acquiring neurosurgical skills will also take centre stage. Furthermore, we will critically explore how artificial intelligence, spatial computing, neuromonitoring, and robotics are transforming not only our specialty but also the way we think and work.
Erfurt is situated in the heart of Germany. Its remarkably well-preserved medieval city centre ranks among the most beautiful in Europe, while its cultural landmarks from various historical periods, including the era of the Bauhaus movement’s origins, are renowned far beyond the region. Perhaps you will find time to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther, who studied here at one of Germany’s oldest universities, earning degrees as Bachelor and Master of Philosophy before, at his parents’ request, beginning the study of law, only to seek admission to the Augustinian Monastery later that same year. At the very least, you should take the opportunity to see the famous Erfurt Treasure housed in the Old Synagogue with your own eyes.
The opening ceremony of the meeting will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral (Erfurter Dom). This magnificent venue alone is a highlight not to be missed, quite apart from the honorary lecture address, the topic and speaker of which we shall, in the interest of maintaining a little suspense, keep under wraps for the time being.
The NeuroRun has by now become an established tradition, and after all, its story began here in Erfurt. In addition, there will be a NeuroKultour and a book auction, ensuring that there will be no shortage of interest and entertainment for accompanying guests as well.
For the 2027 Annual Meeting, we wish all of us an inspiring period of scientific exchange as well as lively social interaction and discussion, conducted in a spirit of friendship, collegiality, and mutual respect. We extend to you a very warm welcome to Erfurt and look forward to meeting you there.
With best regards,
Prof. Dr. med. Rüdiger Gerlach
Prof. Dr. med. Steffen Rosahl
Congress Presidents