The Walter Grand

Neurosurgical Forum

Spring 2026 Conference

Ponte Vedra, April 23 - April 25, 2026

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Key Note Speaker

Kevin J. Gibbons , MD FACS FAANS

President of Kaleida Health Medical Staff and Director of BGMC Operating Room Operational performance; Buffalo, NY

Dr. Gibbons joined UBNS in July 1993 after graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo neurosurgery residency training program. An accomplished surgical educator and clinical researcher, Dr. Gibbons is an expert lecturer in neurosurgical education and patient management for residents and surgeons at the national level. Areas of authority include the surgical treatment of brain, spinal and pituitary tumors, complex cervical spine disorders, critical care, and adult hydrocephalus.

Dr. Gibbons is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and underwent fellowship training in critical care. He directs the department’s neurological critical care service as well as the skull base clinical service and skull base laboratory. He is a member of numerous professional societies, including the prestigious Society of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Gibbons is Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Executive Director, UBMD Physicians Group Medical Director, Operational Performance and Physician Director of Surgical Services, Buffalo General Medical Center and The Gates Vascular Institute and Chief of Neurosurgery at Kaleida Health.

2026 Exhibitors

Early Bird Special in Effect thru January 16, 2026. Details Below!

GOLD LEVEL ($10,000)

Early Bird Special $8000 if you register and pay by January 16, 2026.
  • Friday Event (2 Available)
    • 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm 
    • Join us for a relaxing evening at the Lagoon at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. 
    • Sunset cocktails and dinner followed by the 3rd annual Ponte Vedra Olympics. 
    • The exhibit table will be positioned near the bar, or in the best position for the exhibitors. 
    • Includes Silver level sponsorship. 

 

  • Saturday Event (2 Available)
    • 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm 
    • This night will be held outside at The Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club on the beautiful Veranda overlooking the Ocean. 
    • This is a casual beach-themed event. 
    • The exhibit table will be positioned near the bar, or in the best position for the exhibitors. 
    • Bonfire on the beach. 
    • Includes Silver level sponsorship. 

SILVER LEVEL ($6,000)

Early Bird Special $5000 if you register and pay by January 16, 2026.

Exhibitors Table in our adjacent Exhibitor Hall for All Three Days of the Conference

Exhibitor Hours:

  • Thursday Coctail Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  
  • Friday Session 7:30 am - 1:00 pm 
  •  Saturday Session 7:30 am - 1:00pm 

 

Sponsorship Level

2025 Exhibitors


The Walter Grand Neurosurgery Forum would like to especially recognized our exhibitors and thank them for their the support which helps make our conference possible each year. 

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Your Support is So Very Much Appreciated!

The Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum is grateful for all the generous contribution from our many donors, without whom, this annual conference would not be possible. 


Partners


The Walter Grand Neurosurgery Forum is greatful to AHN for offering CME credit to this years attendees.

Accreditation and Designation Information:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of Allegheny General Hospital and the Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum. Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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The Dr. Grand Neurosurgical Forum is an informal meeting where Neurosurgeons are invited to discuss topics of their choice in a collegial atmosphere. The forum also focuses on gathering friends and family in Ponte Vedra during the spring of each year. So each morning, there are meetings that boast an asymmetric view of neurosurgery with a focus on topics not generally covered in the national meetings. Afternoons are open to spend with family and friends. Then there are social gatherings in the evenings during which the discussions can continue.