Upcoming BNS meeting

Failures in Neuromodulation: Fix It!

Friday, 18 September 2026 | 09:00–17:00
Radisson Blu Hotel Antwerp
Free, in-person event
The venue is easily accessible by public transport

Neuromodulation does not always go as planned. During the BNS Congress 2026, we will focus on complications, loss of efficacy, hardware problems, infection, troubleshooting challenges and team communication—and on how we can learn from these situations to improve care together.

The programme will address a broad range of clinical and organisational challenges, from patient selection and infection prevention to hardware trouble, intrathecal drug delivery, loss of efficacy and communication within the multidisciplinary team.

The meeting is intended for physicians, nurses, psychologists, researchers, fellows and all other professionals involved in neuromodulation care and research.

Registration

Participation is free, but advance registration is required.

Programme

09:00–09:10 — Welcome and introduction
09:10–09:50 — Session 1: Failure starts before implantation
09:50–10:35 — Session 2: Infection prevention and management
10:35–11:00 — Coffee break
11:00–11:45 — Session 3: Hardware trouble
11:45–12:25 — Session 4: Loss of efficacy
12:25–12:50 — BNS Member Meeting
12:50–14:00 — Lunch and informal M&M session
14:00–14:45 — Session 5: IDD failures
14:45–15:30 — Session 6: Failures beyond SCS
15:30–16:10 — Session 7: Failure as team communication
16:10–16:30 — Closing take-home messages
16:30–17:00 — Farewell coffee

An interactive, in-person congress

Please note that this will be an in-person congress only. Online participation will not be offered, as we aim to stimulate interaction, open discussion and networking throughout the day.

We look forward to welcoming many members of the Benelux neuromodulation community in Antwerp.

Upcoming international meeting in the Benelux

e-INS 2027 — Brussels

26–29 May 2027 | Brussels, Belgium
Connecting the Dots: Human Curiosity, Powered by Data

BNS is proud to look ahead to e-INS 2027, the fifth Joint Congress of the INS European Chapters, taking place in Brussels.

The congress will bring together the international neuromodulation community for four days of scientific exchange, debate, collaboration and networking. With data as both a source of evidence and a means of challenging established assumptions, the programme will invite participants to connect ideas across disciplines and consider new directions for neuromodulation.

e-INS 2027 will be co-chaired by BNS Board members Lisa Goudman and Maarten Moens.

Discover e-INS 2027

Previous BNS Meetings and educational activities

On 15 December 2025, we welcomed Audrey Van Scharen, Master in Laws and Vice-President of the Ethics Committee at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), for an insightful webinar on the evolving European regulatory landscape.

During this session, Audrey provided a clear overview of the new CTIS regulations and their impact on the conduct of clinical trials across Europe. She also explored recent and upcoming developments in medical device regulations, highlighting key implications for researchers, sponsors, and regulatory professionals.

The webinar offered valuable guidance for anyone involved in European clinical research or medical device development who needs to stay compliant with the latest regulatory frameworks.

Missed the session or want to revisit the key points? You can now access the presentation slides from the webinar here.