Welcome to the 5th Joint Congress of the INS European Chapters - Brussels 2027

We are thrilled to invite you to the fifth edition of the European International Neuromodulation Society (e-INS) Congress, taking place in the heart of Europe: Brussels. This milestone edition is a celebration, a wooden anniversary marking not only our journey but the vibrant future of neuromodulation.

Theme: CONNECTING THE DOTS: HUMAN CURIOSITY, POWERED BY DATA

This year we are pushing boundaries. The congress is not afraid to explore the hidden questions, the debates whispered in corridors but rarely spoken on stage. We will connect the dots, challenge assumptions, and inspire those moments when you realise you have never thought about something in this way before. Expect moments that make you pause and realise: “I have never thought about it this way before.”

What to Expect

  • Dynamic Debates – Engaging discussions on the most pressing and impactful themes in neuromodulation, guided by evidence but unafraid to challenge the conventional.

  • Inclusive Collaboration – Participation from all stakeholders and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring every voice contributes to shaping the field.

  • Networking and Connection – Build bridges between disciplines, perspectives, and generations. Curiosity is key. Whether you have ideas to share or come simply to be inspired, the congress is your platform. Share your ideas if you have them, or listen attentively and return with new insights, questions, and inspiration. Together we connect the dots between the next generation of leaders and established pioneers, always questioning and testing assumptions along the way.

  • Data as Proof and Challenge – We use data not only to support ideas but also to disprove assumptions, challenge long-standing beliefs, and explore perspectives that have never been tested. Evidence becomes a tool for rethinking the unquestioned.

  • Science Meets Culture – The congress celebrates the intersection of creativity, innovation, and daring evidence-driven thinking.

This is a new era for neuromodulation, a moment to challenge gold standards, cultivate emerging leaders, and bring excitement and positivity to a field that sometimes carries a bittersweet undertone. Together, we aim to connect the dots, spark curiosity, and turn bold ideas into real impact; questioning what we think we know and exploring what we have yet to imagine.

We warmly invite you to mark your calendars for Brussels 2027. Come for the science, arrive with an open mind ready to be challenged and inspired by human curiosity, stay for the engaging debates, and leave motivated—whether with ideas of your own or inspired by the innovations, daring experiments, and fresh perspectives presented—to shape the future of neuromodulation.

Save the date – Brussels 2027 awaits!

Prof. Dr. Maarten Moens & Prof. Dr. Lisa Goudman