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Regional Anesthesia Summit 2026

June 13-14, 2026
Leuven, Belgium

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General info

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.

NYSORA QUADRA™ — A 360° Immersive Learning Experience
  • 3D Anatomy
  • Live Ultrasound Demonstration
  • Probe Position & Scanning Technique
  • NYSORA RUA Animations & Local Anesthetic Spread

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.

Your registration for the Regional Anesthesia Summit 2026 includes a complimentary 3-month subscription to the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App and Anesthesia Assistant App, delivering a powerful, interactive learning experience anytime, anywhere.

Learning Objectives

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.

Morning Session

08:30 - 12:00

08:30–08:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Spinal vs GA for Hip Arthroplasty
Neuraxial vs GA for C-Section
GLP-1 Medications and Challenges to Anesthesia Practice: The Role of Gastric Ultrasound
What and How: Choose Local Anesthetics and Additives
Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Coffee Break
Upper Extremity Blocks: Technique Updates
Is Mixing of LA and Additives Risky?
Is There Any Benefit to Adjuvants to LA in NBs?
What do Pilots and Anesthesiologists Have in Common?
11:45-12:05 Interactive Discussion & Q&A

Afternoon Session

12:05 - 17:00

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).
Analgesia for Thoracoscopic surgery: Importance, and Interventional Endoscopic Intercostal Nerve Blocks
Summary and Closing Remarks

Morning Session

08:30 - 12:45

Mechanism of ESP Blocks: New Insights
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
Interactive Discussion Q&A
Coffee Break
NYSORA QUADRA™ — A 360° Immersive Learning Experience
Interactive Discussion Q&A & Closing Remarks

€995.00

Standard rate

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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
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Relevant information

  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.

Conference Venue

Newport, Rhode Island

Conference Venue

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Conference Center

Historic Waterfront Location

Address

123 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840 See Location

Facilities

Modern AV equipment, simulation labs, exhibition space

Visitors Can Stroll Along

Historic Mansions

Tour the famous Gilded Age mansions including The Breakers and Marble House

Scenic Waterfront

Walk along the famous Cliff Walk with stunning ocean views

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Book Your Accommodation

Special conference rates at premium hotels

Park Inn by Radisson Leuven

Martelarenlaan 36, 3010 Leuven, Belgium

+32 16 61 66 00

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Special Conference Rate

€149 /night

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Breakfast

€995.00Standard rate

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Distinguished Faculty

Learn from renowned experts in anesthesia and pain management

Admir Hadzic
Admir Hadzic

MD, PhD.

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

Catherine Vandepitte
Catherine Vandepitte

MD, PhD.

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

Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones

MD

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

Roberto Starnari
Roberto Starnari

MD

Anesthesiologist Freelance in Ancona, Marche, Italy
Kenny Morand
Kenny Morand

MD

Resident in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
Professional pilot, former Lufthansa Airbus A320 pilot

Imré Van Herreweghe
Imré Van Herreweghe

MD

Anesthesiologist at Hospital Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium

Arnaud Weynants
Arnaud Weynants

MD

Anesthesiologist at AZ St Lucas
Gent, Belgium

Jona Houthuys
Jona Houthuys

MD

Anesthesia Specialist at AZ Oostende Hospital
Oostende, Belgium
Herbert Decaluwé
Herbert Decaluwé

MD, PhD.

Thoracic Surgeon, Department of Thoracovascular Surgery at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL) HospitalGenk, Belgium

Philippe Gautier
Philippe Gautier

MD, PhD

Department of Anesthesia at Clinique Ste Anne- St Rémi / CHIRECBrussels Belgium

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