NANS 2027 Annual Meeting

Program

21–24 January 2027 · Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Browse the schedule by day, category, or keyword. Times and rooms are subject to change.

Thursday, January 21 8

6:00 AM – 3:50 PM
Cadaver Course: Pain Lab (Foundational)
- Fellow
Presentations:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Engineering Principles in Neuromodulation: Next-Generation SCS and DBS Technologies
- Neural Engineering
Presentations:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Invention, Investment, and Invigoration (i3): Serving the Patient
- Business of Medicine
Presentations:
8:50 AM – 6:30 PM
Cadaver Course: Neuro Lab
- Early Career
Presentations:
8:50 AM – 6:30 PM
Cadaver Course: Pain Lab (Advanced)
- Early Career
Presentations:

Cadaver Course: Pain Lab (Foundational)

Badge Pick Up at Caesars Palace

Breakfast & Opening Remarks

Shuttle to Lab

Pain Lab

Lunch with Sponsored Lecture

Interactive Panel Discussion

Shuttle to Hotel

Registration Open

Advanced Engineering Principles in Neuromodulation: Next-Generation SCS and DBS Technologies

Breakfast & Registration

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Innovations in Implantable Pulse Generator Design: Engineering Challenges and Solutions for Next-generation Neuromodulation

Advanced Electrode Design Principles for Enhanced Neural Interface Performance in SCS and DBS Applications

Optimizing Neural Activation Through Novel Stimulation Pulse Strategies: Biophysical Principles and Clinical Implications

Engineering Approaches to Neural Sensing and Biomarker Identification: Building Robust Closed-Loop Neuromodulation Systems

Morning Break

Clinical Validation of Novel Neuromodulation Technologies: Methodological Considerations for Off-label and Randomized Controlled Trials

Artificial Intelligence in Neuromodulation: Engineering Principles for Clinically Meaningful Implementation

Faculty Panel Q&A

Lunch

Introduction- Afternoon Session

Emerging Technology: Curonix

Emerging Technology: Abbott

Emerging Technology: Nevro

Emerging Technology: Biotronik

Emerging Technology: Saluda Medical

Emerging Technology: Boston Scientific

Emerging Technology: Medtronic

Emerging Technology: Neuropace

Moderated Panel Discussion

Closing Remarks

ASCEND Leadership Development Program- Invitation Only

Invention, Investment, and Invigoration (i3): Serving the Patient

Neuromodulation 2027: Serving the Patient

Keynote

Funding Outlook for Neuromodulation Startups

BCI Technology Update

Neuromodulation for Internal Organs

Reimbursement Issues

Neuromodulation Applications in Femtech

Afternoon Break

Views from Strategics

Session Wrap Up

Cadaver Course: Neuro Lab

Lecture: Spinal Cord Stimulation

Lecture: Cranial Stimulation for Epilepsy

Lecture: Presurgical Evaluation for Epilepsy

Lecture: VNS for Epilepsy & Stroke

Break / Boxed Lunch Pick-Up

Lecture: IT Backlofen

Lecture: DBS for Movement Disorder

Lecture: Facial Pain

Lecture: Focused Ultrasound

Neuro Lab

Pain Lab (Advanced)

Cadaver Course: Pain Lab (Advanced)

Badge Pick Up at Caesars Palace

Breakfast & Opening Remarks

Shuttle to Lab

Interactive Panel Discussion

Lunch with Sponsored Lecture

Pain Lab

Shuttle to Hotel

NANS Opening Reception / Exhibit Hall Open