16th Congress of the European Skull Base Society
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 16th Congress of the European Skull Base Society, taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 4–6 December 2025.
Join us for an exciting scientific program featuring leading experts, cutting-edge sessions on skull base surgery, and practical instructional courses—all set in the beautiful and historic city of Zagreb.
Don't miss the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Drink on Wednesday, 3 December at 17:00.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Prof. Dr. Martin Jurlina
Congress President and ESBS Executive Committee Member
Maxillo facial surgeon, Head of Cranial Base Centre
University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb
Prof. Dr. Goran Mrak
Local organiser
Neurosurgeon, Head of Department of Neurosurgery
University Hospital Center Zagreb
Ass. Prof. Jakob Nemir
Local organiser
Specialist Neurosurgeon at Department of Neurosurgery
University Hospital Center Zagreb
Preliminary scientific programme schedule
Wednesday 3 December 2025
13.00 - 18.00 hrs. Registration
17.00 - 18.00 hrs: Opening ceremony followed by welcome drinks
Thursday 4 December 2025
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Registration
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Scientific sessions
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Exhibition
Friday 5 December 2025
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Registration
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Scientific sessions
08.00 – 18.00 hrs. Exhibition
19.00 – 24.00 hrs. Congress dinner party - dinner tickets available soon!
Saturday 6 December 2025
08.00 – 17.00 hrs. Registration
08.00 – 17.00 hrs. Scientific sessions
08.00 – 17.00 hrs. Exhibition
17.00 – 17.15 hrs. Farewell
Programme topics
The topics will be discussed in different fora and formats as follows: Keynote lectures, Round table discussions, Public debates, Instructional courses, Free papers and posters.
The topics to be discussed are as follows:
• Anterior/central skull base
• Lateral skull base
• Oncology
• Imaging & interventional radiotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• Basic science
Important dates
Early bird registration deadline – September 1, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: September 1, 2025
More information can be found on the Congress website