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Dear Colleagues, Dear friends,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee and of all the Moroccan neurosurgical community, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 6th Continental African Congress of Neurosurgery, to be held from 13th to 17th October 2026, in Marrakech, Morocco. This congress will be organized jointly with the 34th national congress of the Moroccan Society of Neurosurgery.

Marrakech, often described as the “Red City,” embodies the soul of Africa; a place where tradition meets innovation, and where history inspires the future. As the host city of CAANS congress 2026, Marrakech stands as a powerful symbol of Africa’s leadership, resilience, and growing influence in global neurosurgery.

Under the theme “Africa: Cradle of Humanity, Heart of Global Neurosurgery”, this congress will celebrate Africa’s core place in the evolution of global neurosurgery. The meeting will bring together distinguished neurosurgeons, researchers, and allied professionals from Africa and around the world to share cutting-edge knowledge, experience, and innovation in all fields of neurosurgery.

The scientific program will feature a rich schedule of lectures, workshops and hands-on training sessions, and panel discussions led by world-renowned experts in neurosurgery. Besides, the organizing committee is engaging full energy to guarantee a successful congress joining high level of scientific exchange and human warmth in an imperial city renowned by multiple attractions and pleasant touristic resources.

Welcome to what promises to be a truthfully inspiring and enjoyable congress.

Welcome to Marrakech; Welcome to Morocco.