Kolkata: Kolkata has become the centre of discussions on advanced neurocritical care as leading neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists and critical-care specialists from India and abroad gather for the 7th Annual National Conference of the Neurocritical Care Society of India (NCSI 2026).
The three-day conference, being held from September 11 to 13 at Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata, is focusing on the changing landscape of neurocritical care, including acute stroke, brain haemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, seizure emergencies, advanced neuromonitoring and the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
The conference carries the theme “From Basics to Breakthroughs: Advancing Neurocritical Care” and seeks to connect established bedside practices with emerging technologies and newer approaches to managing critically ill neurological patients.
Stroke, brain haemorrhage and trauma among key focus areas
The scientific programme is covering several life-threatening neurological conditions, including acute stroke, intracerebral haemorrhage, subarachnoid haemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, central nervous system infections and neuromuscular emergencies.
Experts are also discussing neurological assessment, airway and ventilation management, haemodynamic optimisation, seizure management and intracranial pressure control.
A major focus is on preventing secondary brain injury, a critical concern in patients suffering severe neurological emergencies. Sessions on advanced neuromonitoring are examining how technology can help clinicians monitor brain function and make faster and more informed treatment decisions.
The conference programme includes keynote lectures, state-of-the-art updates, interactive panel discussions, debates, case-based discussions and practical clinical sessions, with emphasis on evidence-based and patient-centred care.
12 international faculty members join NCSI 2026
The conference has also brought 12 international faculty members to the platform, strengthening the global academic component of the event.
The international faculty includes Prof. (Dr) Ryan Hakimi, Dr Vijay Kumar Sharma, Dr Priyanka Jain, Dr Shoji Yokobori, Dr Gemmalynn B Sarapuddin, Dr Ritwik Bhatia, Dr Chitra Venkatasubramanian, Dr Jo Ann Soliven, Dr Surbhi T Singh, Dr Chidananda Swamy Muthugaduru Narappa, Dr Sukhen Samanta and Dr Sujay Samanta.
Their participation is aimed at promoting international knowledge exchange, academic collaboration and discussions on challenges facing neurocritical care across different healthcare systems.
NCSI aims to strengthen critical brain care in India
The conference is also addressing the gap between rapidly developing medical evidence and its implementation at the bedside.
According to the organisers, NCSI 2026 is focusing on education, research, mentorship and multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen neurocritical care practices in India.
Neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, anaesthesiologists, emergency physicians, nurses, trainees and allied healthcare professionals are participating in the scientific programme.
The organisers said the objective is not limited to academic discussions but also to encourage innovation and collaboration that can ultimately contribute to better outcomes for patients with life-threatening neurological conditions.
The conference is being organised under the leadership of Prof. Dr Bibhu Kalyani Das, Organising Chairperson, while Dr Arijit Kumar Barai and Dr Rahul Ghiya are the Organising Secretaries.
With growing advances in artificial intelligence, neuroimaging and brain monitoring, NCSI 2026 is placing particular emphasis on how emerging technologies can be integrated with core clinical practices to improve the management of critically ill neurological patients.
