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28 September 2026 Rome, Italy

Meningioma Symposium
2026

Basic Science  ·  Translation  ·  Clinics

When
28 September 2026
Where
Rome, Italy
Endorsed by
EANO & SNO
Officially endorsed by EANO logo SNO logo

About the symposium

One day. One disease. Three perspectives.

A focused, single-track meeting bringing together international leaders in meningioma research and clinical care — bridging molecular biology, translational science, and clinical practice.

01

Basic Science

Molecular markers, methylation classification, and the cellular and immune microenvironment driving meningioma biology.

02

Translation

Preclinical models, host factors, and biomarker-guided strategies that move discoveries from the bench toward patients.

03

Clinics

Surgical innovation, radiation, systemic options, and integrated treatment paradigms shaping contemporary meningioma management.

Programme · 28 September 2026

Four sessions. Ten international speakers.

A single-track day designed for depth and discussion. Each session pairs invited talks with selected abstract presentations and an open roundtable.

  1. 01 09:00 — 10:45

    Molecular Markers

    Arie Perry San Francisco  ·  Wenya Linda Bi Boston  ·  Felix Sahm Heidelberg

    + selected abstract presentations

  2. 02 10:45 — 12:00

    Treatment

    Jennifer Moliterno New Haven  ·  Murat Günel New Haven

    + selected abstract presentations

  3. 12:00 — 13:00 Lunch & networking
  4. 03 13:00 — 14:20

    Models

    Matthieu Peyre Paris  ·  Christel Herold-Mende Heidelberg  ·  David Raleigh San Francisco

  5. 04 14:30 — 16:00

    Host Factors

    Jonathan Kipnis St. Louis  ·  Christian Mawrin Magdeburg

    + roundtable & concluding remarks

Faculty

International speakers

Confirmed faculty from leading centres in Europe and North America. Further speakers to be announced.

Portrait of Arie Perry

Arie Perry

San Francisco

Molecular Markers
Portrait of Wenya Linda Bi

Wenya Linda Bi

Boston

Molecular Markers
Portrait of Felix Sahm

Felix Sahm

Heidelberg

Molecular Markers
Portrait of Jennifer Moliterno

Jennifer Moliterno

New Haven

Treatment
Portrait of Murat Günel

Murat Günel

New Haven

Treatment
Portrait of Matthieu Peyre

Matthieu Peyre

Paris

Models
Portrait of Christel Herold-Mende

Christel Herold-Mende

Heidelberg

Models
Portrait of David Raleigh

David Raleigh

San Francisco

Models
Portrait of Jonathan Kipnis

Jonathan Kipnis

St. Louis

Host Factors
Portrait of Christian Mawrin

Christian Mawrin

Magdeburg

Host Factors

Submissions & updates

Where we are right now

A quick snapshot of the most relevant submission and programme updates ahead of the meeting.

Closed

Late-breaking abstracts

The late-breaking abstract submission deadline has passed. Authors will be notified in due course.

Closed

Regular abstract submission

The regular call for abstracts has closed. Reviewers are evaluating submissions; authors will be notified in due course.

Aerial view of Isola Tiberina in the river Tiber, Rome
Venue Isola Tiberina · Rome Photo: Livioandronico2013 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Convene where antiquity meets modern science.

The symposium takes place on Isola Tiberina — the small island in the Tiber at the heart of Rome, a place dedicated to medicine and healing since antiquity.

Participants are encouraged to plan their travel early to make the most of the day in Rome and the surrounding academic community.

Date
Monday, 28 September 2026
Venue
Isola Tiberina, Rome
Format
Single-track in-person meeting
Language
English

Join us in Rome.

Registration is now open. Secure your place at the symposium.

Register now

Early registration until 12 August 2026

CategoryFee (EUR, incl. 22% VAT)
RegularEUR 250
EANO / SNO MemberEUR 125
Nurse / AHP regularEUR 80
Nurse / AHP EANO / SNO MemberEUR 40
PhD Student / Resident / Trainee regularEUR 80
PhD Student / Resident / Trainee EANO / SNO MemberEUR 40
Industry representativeEUR 700

Late / Onsite registration after 12 August 2026

CategoryFee (EUR, incl. 22% VAT)
RegularEUR 550
EANO / SNO MemberEUR 275
Nurse / AHP regularEUR 160
Nurse / AHP EANO / SNO MemberEUR 80
PhD Student / Resident / Trainee regularEUR 160
PhD Student / Resident / Trainee EANO / SNO MemberEUR 80
Industry representativeEUR 900

Included in the registration fee

  • Access to all scientific sessions
  • 2 coffee breaks
  • Light lunch

Member rates

Members of EANO (European Association of Neuro-Oncology) and SNO (Society for Neuro-Oncology) are eligible for the reduced member rate.

Cancellation policy

  • Written cancellation until 12 August 2026: 25% refund
  • After 12 August 2026: no refund
  • No refund for no-shows or early departure

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to meningiomasymposium@wma.co.at. Consumers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of registration, provided access to the conference has not yet been requested.

Payment

  • All fees in EUR
  • Credit card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • Bank transfer (until 11 September 2026) — all transfer fees to be borne by the sender