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June 13-14, 2026
Leuven, Belgium

Regional Anesthesia Summit 2026

Organiser: NYSORA

A high-level, case-driven, two-day immersion for anesthesiologists committed to practicing at the forefront of regional anesthesia.This conference delivers cutting-edge clinical developments, real-world case management strategies, and open discussion of controversial topics shaping modern neuraxial and regional anesthesia practice.

Cutting-Edge Clinical Updates From GLP-1 medications and gastric ultrasound implications to evolving strategies in spinal anesthesia, baricity selection, local anesthetics, and adjuvants — the program focuses on what is changing now and how it affects your daily clinical decisions.Controversial & Forward-Thinking Topics

  • Thoracic spinal anesthesia: technique, pharmacology, safety, and risk
  • Spinal vs. general anesthesia for hip replacement
  • Neuraxial anesthesia in severely ill cardiac and pulmonary patients
  • Sedation strategies during major surgery under neuraxial anesthesia with spontaneous breathing
These sessions address questions many think about — but few openly discuss.Case-Based Management Challenging RA cases, critical patients, and complex decision-making scenarios are analyzed step-by-step by faculty who actively practice these techniques.Techniques Demonstration & Live Scanning The program goes beyond lectures. Participants will experience:
  • Ultrasound-guided technique updates
  • Live scanning demonstrations
  • Interactive upper, lower, and truncal block demonstrations
  • Fascial plane block demonstrations
  • Practical pearls aligned with NYSORA standards

This is applied education — not theory.NYSORA Management Protocols Structured approaches to block performance, drug selection, workflow efficiency, and teaching methodology — built on NYSORA’s globally recognized standards for reproducible and safe practice.International Faculty A distinguished international panel brings diverse clinical perspectives, extensive hands-on experience, and evidence-based insights from daily practice.

This is a precision-focused clinical forum for anesthesiologists who want clarity, confidence, and contemporary strategy in regional anesthesia. Join us in Leuven for two days of state-of-the-art anesthesia, meaningful discussion, and practical advancement.

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Stay at the Forefront of Clinical PracticeExplore the latest advances in regional and perioperative anesthesia and understand how emerging evidence translates directly into safer decision-making, improved workflows, and better patient outcomes.
Contemporary ERAS Implementation
Move beyond theory and learn how to operationalize ERAS protocols effectively — standardizing perioperative care, reducing complications, and accelerating functional recovery.
Fast-Track Arthroplasty Pathways
Gain a structured, practical framework for designing and implementing fast-track pathways for hip and knee replacement surgery, enabling earlier mobilization, shorter length of stay, and optimized patient satisfaction.
POCUS in Everyday Practice
Understand how to identify appropriate candidates for Point-of-Care Ultrasound and integrate POCUS confidently into routine anesthesia workflows to enhance diagnostic precision and perioperative safety.
3D Anatomy & Virtual Cadaver Dissection
Experience advanced 3D anatomical visualization and virtual cadaver dissection sessions designed to deepen your understanding of major nerve and fascial plane blocks. This immersive approach bridges anatomy and clinical application, strengthening spatial awareness and block accuracy.
Applied, Case-Driven Learning
Engage in real-world case discussions, challenging scenarios, and interactive faculty dialogue that connects evidence, anatomy, and clinical judgment.

This program is built for anesthesiologists who want more than updates — it delivers clarity, precision, and practical advancement.

Agenda

Morning Session

08:30 - 12:00

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Spinal vs General Anesthesia for Hip Replacement Surgery
Spinal Anesthesia: Hyperbaric vs Isobaric – Choice Makes the Difference
What and How: Choose Local Anesthetics and Additives
Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Coffee Break
Upper Extremity Blocks: Technique Updates
How to Lean on AI to Facilitate Everything
What do Pilots and Anesthesiologists Have in Common?

Afternoon Session

12:00 - 17:00

Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Lunch Break
Demonstration: 3D Anatomy - Virtual Cadaver Dissection To Increase Spatial Awareness And Block Accuracy
Sedation in Major Open and Laparoscopic Surgery under Neuraxial Anesthesia and Spontaneous Breathing.
Truncal Blocks: Updates for Chest Wall and Abdominal Surgery
Coffee Break
Challenging RA Cases Discussion
Neuraxial Anesthesia in Severely Ill Patients: 5 Cases. (Typical Cases of Critical Heart and Lung patients, and Patients Refusing General Anesthesia).
Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Summary and Closing Remarks

Morning Session

08:30 - 11:30

GLP-1 Medications and Challenges to Anesthesia Practice: The Role of Gastric Ultrasound
Hip Fracture Analgesia in Inoperable Patients
Thoracic Spinal Anesthesia: Technique and Pharmacology. (Relative Safety and Risks of Thoracic Spinal Anesthesia. Use of Low-Concentration Anesthetics with Different Baricities. Adjuvants
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Techniques – Updates
Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Coffee Break
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Techniques – Demonstration - Live Scanning

Afternoon Session

11:30 - 13:00

Upper Extremity Blocks - Interactive Demonstration
Lower Extremity Blocks - Interactive Demonstration
Fascial Plane Blocks - Interactive Demonstration
Summary and Closing Remarks
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Leuven, Belgium

Earlybird discounted rate €895.00 standard rate within 1 month of course €995.00. Registration includes course materials & light refreshment. Please NOTE that accommodation is not included in the registration price.

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Registration fee includes only livestream access during the event and 30 days rewatch on Vimeo.

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Live Stream Access Available

The Regional Anesthesia Summit 2026 will be live-streamed for those who can’t join us onsite.
Please note: This is a virtual live-stream ticket only and does not include admission to the onsite conference.

• Full live-stream access to all lectures
• Watch from anywhere in the world
• On-demand replay for 30 days
• CME credits included

Price: €295.00
Venue

Park Inn by Radisson Leuven is a modern and comfortable hotel conveniently located next to the Leuven Train Station. Its prime location offers easy access to the city center, the university area, and major transport connections, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests and attendees.

Hotel Address:
Martelarenlaan 36, 3010 Leuven, Belgium

Arriving by Air:
Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 20 minutes from the hotel and is easily reachable by direct train to Leuven Station, located just steps away from the hotel entrance.

Arriving by Car:
If you are arriving by car, the main station car park has over 700 spaces and is minutes walk from the Park Inn.

Public Transport:
The hotel is directly connected to Leuven Train Station, making it one of the most accessible locations in the city.
Buses and trains to Leuven depart frequently from Brussels and surrounding cities.

Closest Venues & Attractions:
The hotel is a short walk from Leuven’s city center, restaurants, shops, and the university campuses.
The Arch – NYSORA Academy is approximately 10–15 minutes away by car or public transport.

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Our Faculty

Director – NYSORA, Anesthesiologist, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, ZOL, Genk, Belgium

Admir Hadzic
MD, PhD.

Anesthesiologist at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), Genk, Belgium

Catherine Vandepitte
MD, PhD.

East Memphis Anesthesia Services
Partner/Owner & Director, Regional Anesthesia Fellowship
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Division, Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, USA

Jerry Jones
MD
Anesthesiologist Freelance in Ancona, Marche, Italy
Roberto Starnari
MD

Resident in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland

Kenny Morand
MD

Anesthesiologist at AZ Turnhout
Turnhout, Belgium

Anthony Deman
MD

Anesthesiologist at Hospital Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium

Imré Van Herreweghe
MD

Anesthesiologist at AZ St Lucas
Gent, Belgium

Arnaud Weynants
MD
Anesthesia Specialist at AZ Oostende Hospital
Oostende, Belgium
Jona Houthuys
MD
CME Accreditation

The Regional Anesthesia Summit 2026, Leuven, Belgium 13/06/2026 – 14/06/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 10.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.

What is a CME activity? A Continuing Medical Education(CME) activity serves to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Why do physicians need continuing medical education (CME) credit? Physicians use CME credit to demonstrate that they have participated in educational activities and obtained CME credit to document meeting the requirements of state medical boards, medical specialty societies, specialty boards, hospital medical staffs, the Joint Commission, insurance groups, and others

Who accredits the Course? Accreditation by the EACCME means that the CME/CPD activity provided is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias and promotes active adult learning. This is of paramount importance to doctors who need to report to their National Accreditation Authority on their CME/CPD activity over a certain period of time, and this even more now that many national systems are (becoming) mandatory and not voluntary. By attending an EACCME accredited event, they will be able to obtain European CME credits (ECMEC) which are recognised not only in a majority of European countries (with which the EACCME has signed agreements), but also in the USA and Canada. By handing in their EACCME certificate to their National Accreditation Authority, their credits will automatically be recognised and converted into national credits.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity provided by an accredited CME provider? A CME certificate will be issued and can be used to prove attendance.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Stay at the forefront of anesthesiology by exploring the latest developments in the field and understanding how they can directly enhance your daily clinical practice and patient outcomes.
  2. Deepen your understanding of ERAS protocols and learn how to implement them effectively, helping you improve recovery times, reduce complications, and standardize high-quality perioperative care.
  3. Gain a practical framework to design and apply fast-track pathways for hip and knee replacement surgery, enabling faster mobilization, shorter hospital stays, and higher patient satisfaction.
  4. Learn how to identify the right patients for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and confidently integrate it into your routine practice to support faster diagnosis, safer decision-making, and more personalized patient care.
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Martelarenlaan 36, 3010, Leuven, Belgium
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