We feel privileged to welcoming you all to this exciting scientific event which gather so many distinguished neurosurgeons from all over the world in the magnificent city of Cairo.Our guests will provide us an informative and rather intensive program aimed at illustrating the modern achievements of our specialty. The three days, we are sure, will allow all the participants a better understanding of the impressive clinical and technical advancements that have been done in a relatively short period of time. This Conference , however,  is not only aiming at merely enjoying the present by celebrating and honoring our eminent guests but it looks also at tomorrow, that is at fostering the development of  neurosurgery in Egypt and neighboring  countries and at increasing friendships among the neurosurgical community.

We would like to thank General Sobhy Sedky the commander in chief and the Minister of Defense and Military Production, the Director of the conference Maj. General Dr Ezzat Abd El khalak and the President of the conference Pr Hossam El Huseiny, and also  our co-workers for having enabled this  project  as well as the Postgraduate Course for pediatric  neurosurgery, the first in this geographical area, to take place.

“Children are our future”. It’s a phrase often abused by those who do not understand all its implications. This is not, however, the case of El Galaa Complex Hospital, which is the main organizing body of the International Conference and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Course, as its intent to consider children a priority is demonstrated by the pediatric hospital, the construction of which is nearly completed. This new pediatric hospital will house a dedicated and well equipped pediatric neurosurgical unit which is going to allow the pediatric population of the town and the region entering a new Era of specialized care. Feel free to wander the medical facilities of El Galaa Complex Hospital during the days of the Conference. Even more, we would like to invite all of you and your accompanying persons to appreciate the beauty of this sumptuous city, one of the world Capitals, the mankind dreams of as well as the traditional hospitality of its inhabitants. The Organizers will be happy to assist you in any possible way in such a regard.