11th MENA-SINO Congress 2026
Where the Nile Meets Neuroscience
Bridging Disciplines, Elevating Stroke and Neurointerventional Therapies
About the Congress
Advancing neurointervention and stroke care across the MENA region — from the eternal banks of the Nile in Luxor
“From the land of the Pharaohs, where human knowledge was first inscribed in stone, we gather once more to advance the frontiers of healing — where the eternal Nile has witnessed the birth of medicine itself.”☥ Nile Palace I · Nile Palace II · Prince Hall · Partitions 1 · 2 · 3
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with immense honour and great excitement that we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the 11th MENA-SINO Congress 2026 — the pinnacle gathering for neurointervention specialists across our region and beyond, hosted in the legendary city of Luxor, Egypt, where the cradle of civilisation meets cutting-edge science.
This year’s theme, “Bridging Disciplines, Elevating Stroke and Neurointerventional Therapies,” captures the essence of our mission: to foster collaboration between neurologists, neurointerventionists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists, while advancing stroke and neurointerventional care across the MENA region.
We have meticulously curated a programme that brings together leading experts, pioneering research, and cutting-edge technologies. From plenary sessions and focused workshops to thought-provoking panel discussions, every aspect of this congress is designed to spark innovation and inspire new approaches to stroke and neurovascular care.
Warm regards,
The Presidential Committee — 11th MENA-SINO Congress 2026
Where Ancient Wonder Meets Modern Science
Karnak Temple Complex
The largest religious building ever constructed — its Sacred Lake and hypostyle hall embody eternity itself, just minutes from our congress venue.
Valley of the Kings
Sixty-three royal tombs carved into limestone cliffs — the eternal resting place of Tutankhamun and Ramesses the Great, on the Nile’s west bank.
The Sacred Nile
The lifeblood of civilisation — flowing from Aswan’s granite cataract through Luxor’s temples to the Mediterranean, unchanged since the pharaohs sailed it.
Luxor Temple by Night
Illuminated against the evening sky, Luxor Temple’s avenue of sphinxes and towering obelisks create an unforgettable atmosphere for evening excursions.
Aswan & Abu Simbel
A short journey south reveals Aswan’s Philae Temple rising from the Nile, and the colossal rock-cut façade of Abu Simbel — Ramesses II’s eternal monument.
The Lotus of Upper Egypt
Symbol of rebirth and creation — the white lotus of the Nile inspired pharaonic medicine and art for millennia, echoing our congress theme of renewal in neuroscience.
Presidential Committee
Prof. Farouk Hassan
Conference Co-President
Prof. Khaled Sobh
Conference Co-President
Prof. Mohamed Alaa
Conference Co-President
Prof. Attila Ozcan Ozdimar
MENA-SINO President
Prof. Ehab Shwaky
Conference General Secretary
Prof. Amr Mahmoud
Conference General SecretaryScientific Programme
11th MENA-SINO Congress · Final programme · October 2026 · Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor · Saturday ends 18:30 · Friday Craft II ends 19:00
“Three rooms. Nile Palace I and II are the plenary rooms. Prince Hall is one hall in three partitions: proposed sessions and ticketed workshops in Partition 1, Skills Lab and Simulation Olympics in Partitions 2 and 3.”☥ Nile Palace I · Nile Palace II Stroke · Prince Hall · Skills Neurointervention · Prince Hall
One day at a time. Sessions span their real length on a shared clock. Scroll sideways on a small screen — the columns stay aligned.
☥ Congress at a glance — 3 rooms, 29–31 October 2026 ☥
Nile Palace I gathers plenaries, debates, case theatres, the ceremony and the industry symposia · Nile Palace II runs the stroke and neurointervention streams in parallel · Prince Hall is one hall in three partitions: Partition 1 for proposed sessions and the ticketed workshops, Partitions 2 and 3 for the Skills Lab and Simulation Olympics · a ⚠ marks a same-room clock clash
Prince Hall · Skills Lab & Ticketed Workshops
Final programme · October 2026 — Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor
Riding the Flow: Hemodynamics, Devices, and the Next Decade of Neurovascular Care
From Global Evidence to Regional Reality: Building MENA-Adapted Guidelines Together
Free Paper Orals I — Best of MENA-SINO Abstracts (Clinical Stroke)
Free Paper Orals II — Neurointervention
Best Abstract & Young Investigator Award Session
Aneurysm Embolization Hands-On Workshop — “Plan the aneurysm before you deploy”
Skills Lab — Rotation 3 + Simulation Olympics Heat 1
Skills Lab — Rotation 5 + Fellows’ Grand Prix Semi-final
Skills Lab — Rotation 1 — 6 stations, 22-min (ticketed)
Skills Lab — Rotation 6 + Simulation Olympics FINAL
SVIN-MT & WSO Workshop — Mechanical Thrombectomy & Stroke Workflow
Skills Lab — Rotation 7 — Complication Drills OSCE + Skills Passport
Skills Lab — Rotation 2 — aneurysm & embolisation
Fellows’ Grand Prix Final
Abstract Submission
Submit your original research for presentation at the 11th MENA-SINO Congress. Selected abstracts will be featured in oral or poster sessions.
Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Topics: Stroke prevention, acute stroke management, neurointerventional techniques, neuroimaging, neurorehabilitation, and related fields.
- Format: Maximum 300 words, including title, authors, affiliations, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Submission Limit: Up to 3 abstracts per author.
- Review Process: Abstracts will be peer-reviewed; notifications sent by August 31, 2026.
- Requirements: All presenters must register for the congress.
Local Organizing Committee
Meet the distinguished local organising committee of the 11th MENA-SINO Congress
Ahmed Nada
Port Said · Egypt
Islam Elmalky
Qena · Egypt
Abdulrahman Mustafa
Port Said · Egypt
Wael Khalifa
Military Academy · Egypt
Wessam Guergues
Ain Shams University · Egypt
Mohamed Mostfa Hani
Ain Shams University · Egypt
Mahmoud Galal
Al-Azhar University · Egypt
Ahmed Efat
Mansoura University · Egypt
Ali Gaber
Mansoura University · Egypt
Eman Eltantawy
Mansoura University · Egypt
Mohamed Ali
Mansoura University · Egypt
Nada Abdelhameed
Mansoura University · Egypt
Aser Goma
Alexandria University · Egypt
Nada Nasr
Alexandria University · Egypt
Scientific Program Committee
Leading experts guiding the stroke and neurointervention programme
🧠 Stroke Scientific Subcommittee
Maher Saqqur
Canada / Syria
Ashfaq Shuaib
Canada / Qatar
Fahmi Alsinani
Saudi Arabia
Ossama Mansour
Egypt
🧬 Neurointervention Scientific Subcommittee
Ossama Mansour
Egypt
AbdulRahman Alshamy
Saudi Arabia
Faisal Alghamdi
Saudi Arabia
Hosam Aljehani
Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Alnaami
Saudi Arabia
Farid Aladham
Jordan
Atilla Ozcan Ozdemir
Turkey
Syed Irteza Hussain
UAE
Seby John
UAE
Farouk Hassan
Egypt
Tamer Hassan
Egypt
Amina Elkhamlichi
Morocco
Nadia Hamammai
Tunisia
Mohamed Ghorbani
Bahrain
Conference Faculty
International and regional experts in stroke and interventional neurotherapies
🌍 International Faculty
Marc Ribo
Spain
Adnan Qureshi
USA
Shazam Hussain
USA
Sam Zaidat
USA
Nader Sourour
UAE
Demetrius Lopes
USA
Michel E. Mawad
Lebanon
Muzaffar Siddiqui
Canada
May Nour
USA
Muhammad Jumaa
USA
David Liebeskind
USA
Ameer Hassan
USA
Guilherme Dabus
USA
Jacque Moret
France
Urs Fischer
Switzerland
Dileep Yavagal
USA
Vitor M Pereira
Canada
Jan Gralla
Switzerland
🌍 Regional Faculty
Farid Aladham
Jordan
Mohammed Wasay
Pakistan
Amina Elkhamlichi
Morocco
Atilla Ozcan Ozdemir
Turkey
Umair Rashid
Pakistan
Hani Humaidani
Bahrain
Yehia Imam
Qatar
Ahmed Sobri Muda
Malaysia
Farouk Hassan
Egypt
Tamer Hassan
Egypt
Nadia Hamammai
Tunisia
Mostafa Mahmoud
Qatar
Erdem Gurkas
Turkey
Amr Mahmoud
Egypt
Mohamed Alaa
Egypt
Achmad Sani
Indonesia
Abdulmoneem Said
Libya
Maher Saqqur
Canada / Syria
Ashfaq Shuaib
Canada / Qatar
Fahmi Alsinani
Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Alnaami
Saudi Arabia
Riyad Alokaili
Saudi Arabia
Sultan Alghatani
Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Mohammed Andeejani
Saudi Arabia
AbdulRahman Alshamy
Saudi Arabia
Faisal Alghamdi
Saudi Arabia
Syed Irteza Hussain
UAE
Seby John
UAE
Serdar Geyik
Turkey
🦴 Spine Chapter Faculty
Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Shabreen
ALIF Vs TLIF for spondylolisthesis · KSA
Dr. Abdulmohsen Alsahhaf
Advanced Vertebroplasty · Kuwait
Dr. Basem Henry
Percutaneous Interventions for Lumbar Stenosis · Egypt
Dr. Sameh Fathy
Laser Discectomy · Egypt
Dr. Umari Rashid
Surgery avoidance in cervical disc · Pakistan
Dr. Mohamed Ali
Minimally Invasive Thoracolumbar Instrumentation · Canada
Dr. Mohammed Ghazi
Open to Endoscopic Spine Surgery · KSA
Dr. Tamer Hassan
Interlaminar Vs Transforaminal Endoscopic Disc Surgery · Egypt
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with MENA-SINO 2026 — Showcase your innovations to the leaders of neurointervention and stroke medicine on the banks of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt
All prices are in US Dollars (USD) · Packages are exclusive; first-come, first-served
Package Includes
- Booth 3*6 M²
- Back Cover of Final Program
- Faculty Lounge for Two Days
- 10 Full Registration
- 5 Packages for Junior Staff in a Near by Hotel
- Logo on Name Tag
- Logo in the Congress Marketing & Event Website
- Logo on the First Announcement Flyer
- Fixed Screen Logo
- Symposium 60 mins
- Workshop Slot for 3 Hours
- Flyers Putting in VIP & Registration Area
- Gate with Company Logo
Package Includes
- Booth 2*6 M²
- Page in Final Program
- Branding on Main Screen
- 5 Full Registration
- 3 Packages for Junior Staff in a Near by Hotel
- Logo in the Congress Marketing & Event Website
- Symposium 30 mins
- Logo in Congress Bags
- Flyer in Congress Bags
- Logo in Registration Desk
Package Includes
- Booth 2*4 M²
- Branding on Main Screen
- 3 Full Registration
- 2 Packages for Junior Staff in a Near by Hotel
- Logo in the Congress Marketing & Event Website
- Logo on Congress Panel
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À La Carte Opportunities
Exclusive Items for Platinum & Golden Package · All prices below do NOT include 14% VAT
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Why Sponsor MENA-SINO 2026?
Join us in advancing stroke and neurointerventional care across the MENA region — in Luxor, the eternal city of the Pharaohs
Regional Impact
Reach 500+ neurointervention specialists from across the MENA region, Europe, and North America
Targeted Audience
Connect directly with decision-makers, key opinion leaders, and senior healthcare professionals
Networking
Build valuable relationships in the rapidly growing Egyptian and MENA healthcare market
Brand Visibility
Showcase products and services to a highly engaged professional audience over 3 full days
Industry Leadership
Position your organisation as a leader in neurointerventional and stroke care innovation
Innovation Platform
Present cutting-edge technologies in the iconic setting of Luxor on the banks of the Nile
For custom packages, exhibition floor plans, or further enquiries:
✉ Contact Sponsorship TeamRegistration
Join us for the 11th MENA-SINO Congress — Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor, Egypt
Allied Healthcare
(Nurse, Technologist)
EGP 1,500
Until June 30, 2026
- Full congress access
- All workshop participation
- Conference materials
- Lunch & coffee breaks
- Welcome reception
- Gala dinner
- MENA Challenge activities
Consultant &
Board Certified
EGP 3,500
July 1 – September 15, 2026
- Full congress access
- All workshop participation
- Conference materials
- Lunch & coffee breaks
- Welcome reception
- Gala dinner
- MENA Challenge activities
Fellow, Resident,
Medical Student
EGP 1,500
With valid ID
- Full congress access
- Selected workshops
- Conference materials
- Lunch & coffee breaks
- Certificate of attendance
- MENA Challenge participation
- Young Investigator eligibility
Conference Venue
Experience timeless luxury at the Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor — overlooking the eternal Nile
“Luxor is the greatest open-air museum on earth — where every stone breathes with history, and the Nile carries the whispers of three thousand years of civilisation.”☥ City of Thebes — Ancient Capital of Upper Egypt
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Nestled on the legendary west bank of the Nile in Luxor — the world’s greatest open-air museum — the Steigenberger Nile Palace offers five-star facilities perfectly suited for our international congress, with stunning views over the Nile and proximity to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Address: Khalid Ibn El Walid Street, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Congress Facilities:
- Nile Palace I — Main plenary (Opening + Pioneer + Luxor Declaration Friday 11:40–12:40, Dual Keynote, Trials, Case Theatre, Debates; Arabic Stream closes the congress Saturday 17:30–18:30)
- Nile Palace II — Stroke stream
- Prince Hall · Skills — Neurointervention stream
- Skills Lab — ticketed 22-minute rotations
- Workshop Hall — mentorship breakfast and named workshops
- Main exhibition concourse for industry partners
- On-site dining with panoramic Nile views
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, parking and valet
- 10 minutes from Luxor International Airport · walking distance to Karnak and Luxor Temples
Luxor Temple Excursion
Join the guided evening tour to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. The bus departs at 16:00 on Friday 30 October from the hotel lobby.
Join your fellow delegates for an evening guided tour of the Valley of the Kings — where Pharaohs rest in eternity — followed by the illuminated Karnak Temple complex. The Avenue of Sphinxes, the sacred lake, the hypostyle hall of a hundred columns — all await in the amber glow of an Upper Egyptian sunset.☥ Valley of the Kings · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Colossi of Memnon
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Contact Us
Get in touch with the organising committee of the 11th MENA-SINO Congress
Phone
Address
MENA-SINO Organising Committee
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Khalid Ibn El Walid St, Luxor, Egypt