11th MENA Stroke Congress 2026
08 Oct 2026 – 09 Oct 2026 · Grand Hyatt Kuwait, 360 Mall, Jassem Mohammad Al-Kharafi Rd, Zahra 47451, Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait · In-Person
The 11th MENA Stroke Congress is the leading regional scientific meeting dedicated to advancing stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation across the Middle East and North Africa. It takes place 8–9 October 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait.
Organized by the MENA Stroke Organization (MENASO) and managed by MCO, the congress brings together neurologists, stroke physicians, interventional specialists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation experts, nurses and allied healthcare professionals to share the latest evidence, innovations, and best practices in stroke care.
Topic Highlights
- Acute Stroke Management
- Neuro-Intervention in Stroke
- Advanced Technology & Stroke
- Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
- Stroke systems of care and regional protocols
- Imaging, thrombolysis & thrombectomy updates
- Case-based sessions on real-world challenges
Target Audience
Neurologists · Stroke Physicians · Neuro-Interventionalists · Neurosurgeons · Rehabilitation Therapists · Neuropsychologists · Neuromuscular Specialists · Epileptologists · Nurses & HCPs interested in neurosciences.
Why Attend
- Latest advances in stroke diagnosis and treatment
- Insights from leading regional & international stroke experts
- Practical strategies applicable to daily clinical practice
- Multidisciplinary collaboration across stroke care teams
- Networking with peers and industry leaders from across MENA
Call for Abstracts & Challenge Cases
The congress is open for abstract submissions and a dedicated "Submit a Challenge Case" track for interactive case-based discussions. Submit via the official congress site.
Leadership
- Congress Chairman: Prof. Adel Alhazzani — President, MENA Stroke Organization; Consultant Vascular Neurologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, KSA.
- Congress Chairperson: Dr. Athari Salmeen — Consultant Neurologist, Stroke Specialist, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Kuwait.
Full faculty, committee, and scientific program will be announced closer to the event date.
