Amsterdam 2026
Key Conference Topics
- Fetal surgery & post-natal care
Discover the latest insights: Open vs Scopic surgery- What do the latest data say about the outcomes?
Keynote speakers: Prof. Dr Jan Deprest (Leuven) / Prof. Andrea Rossi (Italy)
- Tethered cord syndrome
Unlocking the mystery of Tethered Cord Syndrome: Latest updates, dilemmas in untethering, and Spine shortening vs untethering. - Seamless transition
Bridging pediatric and adult care, enhancing collaboration, sharing insights in panel discussions and elevating the patient perspective. - Urology in spina bifida
Cultural Approaches, Self-Catheterization Adherence, and Bowel management- Antegrade vs Retrograde irrigation.
Welburn lecture Prof. Dr Ahmad Elderwy (Egypt)
- Rehabilitation and orthopedics
Use of gait analysis in spina bifida, scoliosis, sports with physical disabilities, evaluation of quality of life in spina bifida. - Hydrocephalus
Scientific update in hydrocephalus, VP shunt vs. third ventriculostomy: Evaluating different approaches.
Programme at a glance
Wednesday, 16 September
08:00–09:00 Registration
09:00–09:15 Opening of the Congress
Session 1: Fetal Surgery & Postnatal Care
Discover the latest insights: Open vs. scopic surgery — what do the latest data say about outcomes?
09:15–10:20 Keynote Lecture & Scientific Speakers
10:20–10:40 Abstract Presentations
10:40–11:00 Coffee & Tea Break
11:00–11:50 Scientific Speakers
11:50–12:10 Abstract Presentations
12:10–13:00 Lunch
13:00–13:45 Keynote Lecture
13:45–15:05 Scientific Speakers
15:05–15:25 Refreshment Break
15:25–16:05 Abstract Presentations
Session 2: Seamless Transition
Bridging paediatric and adult care, enhancing collaboration, sharing insights through panel discussions, and elevating the patient perspective.
16:05–16:50 Keynote Lecture
16:50–17:50 Scientific Speakers
17:50–18:10 Abstract Presentations
18:10–18:15 Short Break
18:15–18:45 Annual General Meeting (SRHSB Members Only)
Thursday, 17 September
Session 3: Tethered Cord Syndrome
Unlocking the mystery of tethered cord syndrome: latest updates, dilemmas in untethering, and spine shortening vs. untethering.
09:00–10:30 Keynote Lecture & Scientific Speakers
10:30–10:50 Refreshment Break
10:50–11:50 Abstract Presentations
11:50–12:45 Poster Presentations with Lunch – Sponsor Round
Session 4: Urology in Spina Bifida
Cultural approaches, self-catheterization adherence, and bowel management: antegrade vs. retrograde irrigation.
12:45–14:15 Welburn lecture & Scientific Speakers
14:15–14:45 Abstract Presentations
14:45–15:15 Scientific Speaker
15:15–15:30 Refreshment Break & Poster Session
Session 5: Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics
Use of gait analysis in spina bifida, scoliosis, sports with physical disabilities, and evaluation of quality of life in spina bifida.
15:30–17:30 Scientific Speakers
17:30–18:00 Abstract Presentations
18:30–21:30 Society Networking Dinner – Amsterdam UMC
Friday, 18 September
Session 6: Paediatrics
08:45–09:45 Scientific Speakers
09:45–10:35 Abstract Presentations
10:35–10:50 Coffee & Tea Break
Session 7: Hydrocephalus
Scientific update in hydrocephalus: VP shunt vs. third ventriculostomy — evaluating different approaches.
10:50–11:50 Scientific Speakers
11:50–12:30 Abstract Presentations
12:30–13:00 Closing Remarks
Catering/hospitality
Arrival, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments, along with a buffet lunch for each full day conference attendance are included in your Conference Registration fee. There will be Conference Buffet dinner (on Thursday evening, September 17th) at the congress site for which a separate booking is required and which is not included in the congress registration fee. Included is a reception drink on Wednesday evening (September 16th).
Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements or food allergies when you register for the conference at the payment portal.
As regards the Wednesday evening (September 16th), we leave you flexible to have dinner wherever you want.
Full details and the final program will be available on the website very soon.
Please contact Spina Bifida team Amsterdam UMC spinabifidateam@amsterdamumc.nl for further information.