The 10th Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS) conference in Riyadh, brings together 600 local, regional, and international experts specializing in Pediatric Neurology to exchange knowledge and experiences, with the goal of translating evidence-based knowledge into clinical action and fostering a robust culture of research and collaboration, and the objectives of this leading regional annual event align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, in driving innovation and development in the field at both the local and regional levels, enhancing the Kingdom’s leading position in health sector research and innovation.
Prof. Fahad Bashiri, Professor and Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, College of Medicine and King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University , President of Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said: “Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS) achieved many goals in medical education for healthcare providers, community service and awareness, and support of research in pediatric neurology. The title of this year’s conference (A Decade of Excellence ) to celebrate 10 years of the Saudi Pediatric Neurology Congress”.
Chairman of the Congress, Dr. Mohammed Al-Omari, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Pediatric Neurology Consultant, King Fahad University Hospital, KSA, said : “While exact numbers vary, neurological disorders are estimated to affect around 10–15% of children in the region. The most common conditions include epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, and genetic or metabolic conditions. With improved survival rates in premature infants and better diagnostic tests, the demand for pediatric neurology services continues to Rise, therefor the Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society runs awareness campaigns on common conditions like epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders, develops family education materials, and offers training for pediatricians and neurologists to improve early recognition and referrals”.
“Technology and AI are becoming central to pediatric neurology
AI-assisted tools are being used for EEG interpretation, neuroimaging analysis, and early detection of certain neurological disorders. Telemedicine has improved access to specialized care, especially in remote regions. In Saudi Arabia, these technologies are being integrated within national digital health platforms to enhance diagnosis, and follow-up”. Added Chairman of the Congress, Dr. Mohammed Al-Omari.
During the 10th Saudi Society for Pediatric Neurology Conference, experts specializing in pediatric neurology will focus on a number of the most important topics in this field, including: Saudi FDA services and role in drugs oversight, new Spinocerebellar Ataxias first described in Saudi Arabia, Normal and abnormal patterns in Neonatal EEG, generalized Epilepsy syndromes, metabolic Epilepsy: Focus on mechanisms and new treatable conditions, metabolic movement disorders: Diagnosis and management, stroke and stroke-like Episodes in Neurometabolic diseases: Mechanisms and management, new horizons in Spinal Muscular Atrophy treatments, recent changes in Microbiology of Pediatric CNS infections, diagnostic dilemmas, Neuroinflammatory vs infectious Mimics. And more.
The leading event gathering a distinguished assembly of local, regional, and international experts specializing in Pediatric Neurology, providing a vital platform to exchange knowledge, discuss research, and elevate clinical best practices, the list of speakers include: Prof. Fahad Bashiri, Professor and Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, College of Medicine and King Saud University Medical City, King Saud
University , President of Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . Chairman of the Congress, Dr. Mohammed Al-Omari, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Pediatric Neurology Consultant, King Fahad University Hospital, KSA . Organizing Committee : Dr. Khalid Hundallah Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Chairman of Paediatric Department, Prince Sultan Medical Military City, Vice President, Saudi Pediatric . Neurology Society, KSA . Prof. Waleed Al Twaijri, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, Professor, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Former-President, Member, SPNS, KSA . Dr. Ali Al Otaibi Consultant pediatric neurologist & epileptologist, Chairman of Neurophysiology, King Fahad Medical City, KSA . Dr. Baleegh Ali Consultant Pediatric Neurologist King Saud Medical City, KSA . Dr. Matar Alsehemi Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Head of Pediatric Neurology Unit, Pediatric and Neonatology Department, King Fahad Hospital, Assistant Professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, KSA . Dr. Musaad Abukhaled Consultant Pediatric Neurologist& Epilepsy and Stroke Section Head of Pediatric Neurology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, KSA . Dr. Osama Muthaffar Consultant Pediatric Neurologist & Epileptologist, Associate Professor, King Abdulaziz University, KSA . Dr. Shahad Alattas , Assistant Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, King Khalid University Hospital, KSA .