What you Can expect
April 8 – 10, 2026 · Scottsdale, Arizona
Conference Schedule
Caesars Republic Scottsdale
Wednesday
April 8, 2026
Arrival
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Check-In
Exhibitor Setup & Registration Open
Evening
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
Camelback Veranda
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Sponsors
Sponsors Dinner - Invite Only
Thursday
April 9, 2026
Morning
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Check-In
Exhibitor Setup & Registration Open
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Cleopatra Pool Deck
8:00 – 8:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Dr. Rajiv Narula
8:15 – 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote Session
Bob Miglani
Embracing Change
9:15 – 9:30 AM
Networking break Break
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Breakout Room 2
Dr. David Z. Rose
Cutting-Edge AI Applications in Stroke Care
Craig Brubaker, PhD
The Impact of a Neuro QAPI Governance Structure on Quality and Access: A Live Look In
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 – 10:45 AM
General Session
Dr. Ganesh Asathambi
The Future of Neuroscience: Leadership, Innovation, and the Responsibility to Build What Comes Next
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Breakout Room 2
Dr. Tarun Bhalla
Contemporary Stroke Care: Designing a System of Care to Match the Burden of Disease
Karen Seagraves, PhD
From Minutes to Meaning: How Faster EEG Is Changing Neurologic Outcomes
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
Luna Restaurant, Caesars Republic
Afternoon
12:30 – 1:00 PM
General Session
Panel: Specialty Care in Rural Health
Dr. Shai Singh, Dr. Martin Entwistle, Dr. Saurabh Chandra, Tarun Sheshraj
Moderated by Dr. Chethan Sathya
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Networking Break
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Breakout Room 2
Dr. Michael Previti
From Bloat to Brilliant: Automate the Bureaucracy. Elevate the Physician.
Nursing Panel · Jalil Bentaleb, Jordan Frazzetta, Varsha Singh
Leadership Lessons for Building Complex Neuroscience Programs
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Netowrking Break
2:15 – 2:45 PM
Breakout Session
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Breakout Room 2
Dr. George Harston
Net Water Uptake for Pushing the Boundaries of Stroke Intervention
Dr. Muhammad "Mud" Alvi
Bridging the Adoption Gap: Putting People First in Technology Rollouts
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 – 3:15 PM
General Session
CHLD
Dr. Jenn Pary & Jay Sardana
3:15 – 3:45 PM
General Session
Synapse AI Demonstration
3:45 – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Melanie Winningham and Krishan Narula
Evening
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Social Hour
Cleopatra Pool Deck
Signature Evening Event · Romulus Ballroom
Sonoran Soirée
Cocktail attire requested.
Friday
April 10, 2026
Morning
6:00 – 7:00 AM
Wellness
Yoga & Meditation
Camelback Veranda
Sunrise Trail Run
Hotel Lobby
7:45 – 8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
Cleopatra Pool Deck
8:45 – 9:15 AM
Opening Session
Dr. Andrei Alexandrov
Innovation Opportunities in Stroke
9:15 – 9:30 AM
Networking Break
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Breakout Room 2
Michelle Luffey
Strategic Neuroscience Partnerships in an Era of Workforce Constraint
Dr. Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan
How the Digital Landscape is Changing the Face of Stroke
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session A - Breakout Room 1
Session B - Romulus Ballroom
Dr. Tareq Kass Hout
Neurovascular Care in 2035: A Look Into the Crystal Ball
MD Panel · Dr. Marie Collier, Dr. Robby Hendry, Dr. Neeraj Singh, Dr. Jenn Pary
Holistic Neurological Care of the Future
Moderated by Dr. Joshua Tomayo Sarver
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Keynote Session
Speaker & Title to be announced
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Rajiv Narula