The Journey Began Here – The Inaugural AACNS Congress, Canberra 1964

A Historic Beginning

The First Congress of the Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AACNS) took place from October 29 to 31, 1964, at the National Science Centre in Canberra, Australia. Presided over by Sir Douglas Miller, this landmark event heralded a new era of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in neurosurgery across the Asia-Pacific region.

Notable Attendees

The inaugural Congress gathered some of the most eminent neurosurgeons of the time, whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the field. Attendees included:

Laying the Foundation

These pioneers united to establish the mission of the Society, which remains focused on advancing neurosurgical education, research, and collaboration throughout the Asian-Australasian region. The Congress was not only a meeting of minds but a moment of inspiration that set the stage for decades of progress in neurosurgery.