Doha: Sidra Medicine will host the sixth Pediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31, alongside the third GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference, bringing together leading specialists to advance knowledge and collaboration in pediatric neurological care.
Highlights
- PNC 2026 will take place from October 29–31.
- The event will run alongside the third GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference.
- Focus areas include complex pediatric neurological disorders and advanced surgical interventions.
- Experts will explore genomics, precision medicine, gene therapy and AI.
- The program will feature clinical trials involving rare neurological conditions.
- AI applications in neurosurgery will be among the key scientific topics.
- The conference aims to strengthen regional knowledge exchange and clinical collaboration.
The three-day conference will focus on the latest diagnostic and surgical approaches for complex pediatric neurological disorders, with a scientific program highlighting emerging technologies and treatment strategies.
Conference Chair and Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Husam Kayyali said rapid advances in genomics, precision medicine, gene therapy and artificial intelligence are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions in children.
He noted that Sidra Medicine seeks to translate these innovations into enhanced clinical practice and medical education, strengthening the conference’s role as an important regional platform for knowledge exchange and professional development.
The scientific program will feature discussions on clinical trials for rare neurological conditions, gene therapies and applications of artificial intelligence in neurosurgery, offering participants insights into emerging approaches in pediatric neuroscience.
Scientific Planning Committee Chair Dr. Ruba Benini said the conference will bring together experts through an integrated scientific program designed to support professional development and knowledge sharing.
Meanwhile, Pediatrics Chair Dr. Ahmed Al Hammadi emphasized that combining the annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference with the GCC Pediatric Neurology Conference provides an important platform for cross-border clinical collaboration, with the potential to contribute to improved health outcomes for children across the region.
