Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It gives me immense pleasure, as the Organizing Chairman, to extend a heartfelt welcome to the 9th AIIMS Annual Neurotrauma Conference (ANTC 2026), to be held from 24th to 26th April 2026 at the JL Auditorium Complex, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Under the esteemed patronage of the AIIMS Annual Neurotrauma Conference and the Association for Multidisciplinary Trauma & Super Specialty Care, this edition carries the inspiring theme: “Next Decade of Neurotrauma Excellence.” With a special focus on Concussion and Sports Neurotrauma, the scientific program will delve into cutting-edge advancements, including Return-to-Play/Work Guidelines, novel biomarkers, advanced neuromonitoring, minimally invasive techniques in cranial and spinal trauma surgery, AI applications in prognosis and triage, neuro-robotics and navigation, spinal cord injury management, and protocols for penetrating brain injuries.

This conference continues our tradition of fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation to elevate neurotrauma care globally. We are privileged to bring together leading experts, researchers, and clinicians for three days of insightful discussions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities.

I eagerly look forward to your active participation and contributions, which will undoubtedly shape the future of neurotrauma excellence.

Warm regards, Prof. P. S. Chandra Organizing Chairman, ANTC 2026 Professor of Neurosurgery, AIIMS, New Delhi