13th IDKD Asia 2026
Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine
June 05-07, 2026
IDKD Asia 2026
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
We are excited to announce the IDKD Asia 2026 Course, an advanced educational program focusing on Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, and Spine.
Stay tuned! More information on the program, faculty, and registration will be published soon.
IDKD Asia 2026 "Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine"
June 5-7, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand
The IDKD Asia 2026 on Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine will be offered onsite only. The IDKD Asia Course will take place on June 5-7 in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the IDKD, the participants will attend 14 different radiology workshops which cover the current medical imaging approach to Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine . Plus 3 highlight lectures by experts in the field focused on new developments. The radiology training will be in groups of approximately 40 participants.
IDKD target audience
- Radiologists / Nuclear Physicians
- Radiology / Nuclear Medicine residents and fellows
- Interested clinicians
- Radiology technicians with advanced competences / interests
Course Manager
Maria Tsiplakova Vögeli
asia@idkd.org
Tel: +41 (0)43 534 0909
If you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact the IDKD Team at asia@idkd.org
Course objectives
- Teach the participants effective approaches in analysing diagnostic imaging challenges
- Allow the participants to recognize key imaging features of various diseases through guided self study
- Teach the participants the most effective imaging examination in various types of settings
- Offer participants to interact with top international experts
Additional information about this course
- Lectures are presented daily by senior experts on "hot topics", new developments or political issues in radiology or associated sciences.
- The IDKD Book written by the Workshop teachers is included in the registration fee.
- Film Reading Panel is a diagnostic competition by selected experts.
- With the current course schedule offering shorter lunch breaks, IDKD will provide lunch to all the participants. All Course lunches are included in the ticket fee. During the online registration process, please select either a meat or vegetarian menu option. When schedule allows, hot meat and vegetarian meals will be served buffet style.
Workshops IDKD Asia 2026
- Intracranial Hemorrhages – Differential Diagnoses
- Intracranial Tumors and Their Mimickers
Tchoyoson Lim, SG - Acute Ischemic Stroke and Stroke Mimics
- Found Down
Achala Vagal, US
- Sella and Parasellar Pathology
- Differential Diagnoses of Intracranial Infections
Walter Kucharczyk, CA - Autoimmune, Inflammatory and Demyelinating Diseases
- Epilepsy Imaging
Robert Chen, SG - Orbital and Periorbital Pathology
- Approach to Masses in H&N Spaces
Laurie A. Loevner, US - Differential Diagnoses of Myelopathy
- Differential Diagnoses of Spinal and Paraspinal Mass Lesions
Lubdha M. Shah, US - Image Evaluation of Patients with Cranial Nerve Disorders
- Image Evaluation of Patients with Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
Christopher P. Hess, US
Highlight Lectures IDKD Asia 2026
1. Friday, June 5, 2026
13.15-13.45
AI in Radiology: Hype vs Hope
Tchoyoson Lim, SG
2. Saturday, June 6, 2026
11.05-11.35
Amyloid Related Imaging Abnormalities and MR Monitoring of Antiamyloid Immunotherapy
Sumeet Kumar, SG
3. Sunday, June 7, 2026
11.05-11.35
Prion Disease
Walter Kucharczyk, CA
Sunday, March 22, 2026
- 08.45-09.00
Opening Address
Course Instructions - 09.00-09.30
Opening Lecture
Highlights of Evolutionary Steps in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Orthopaedics
Farshad Mazda, CH - 16.30-17.15
Rüttimann Lecture
Lecture is in memory of the visionary founder of the IDKD Prof. Alois Rüttimann (1922-2011) on pioneering radiologic, medical topics and topics of general interest.
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Roland Siegwart, CH
- CME Credits pending approval by The Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand (RCRT).
- An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP 1-5 | GROUP 1-5 | GROUP 1-5 |
| 08:30-09:15 Registration |
08:30-09:30 Workshops |
08:30-09:30 Workshops |
| 09:15-09:30 Welcome and Introduction |
09:45-10:45 Workshops |
09:45-10:45 Workshops |
| 09:30-09:50 Teacher Discussions / Break |
10:45-11:05 Teacher Discussions / Break |
10:45-11:05 Teacher Discussions / Break |
| 09:50-10:50 Workshops |
11:05-11:35 Lecture 2 |
11:05-11:35 Lecture 3 |
| 11:00-12:00 Workshops |
11:40-12:10 Lunch Symposium |
11:40-12:10 Lunch Symposium |
| 12:00-12:40 Lunch Break |
12:10-13:00 Lunch Break |
12:10-13:00 Lunch Break |
| 12:40-13:10 Lunch Symposium |
13:00-14:00 Workshops |
13:00-14:00 Workshops |
| 13:15-13:45 Lecture 1 |
14:10-15:10 Workshops |
14:10-15:10 Workshops |
|
13:45-14:05 |
15:10-15:30 Teacher Discussions / Break |
15:10-15:30 Teacher Discussions / Break |
| 14:05-15:05 Workshops |
15:30-16:30 Workshops |
15:30-16:30 Workshops |
| 15:15-16:15 Workshops |
REGISTRATION FEE
Payments by bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
We regret, that we are unable to accept American Express.
| Registration Fees | Early until May 25, 2026 |
Standard from May 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Regular IDKD fee | USD 620,- | USD 720,- |
| Resident IDKD fee | USD 520,- | USD 620,- |
Cancellation of the IDKD Event
IDKD is entitled to cancel the Courses at any time. Paid registration fees will be refunded or credited to the future IDKD event, if the course needs to be cancelled due to the event organization ban or travel ban imposed by any state, or government order, or decree. If the course needs to be cancelled due to unforeseeable reasons beyond control of IDKD, including but not limited to war, war-like events, acts of terrorism, only a proportionate part of the Course fees would be compensated.
Participants are strongly advised to complete a Travel Cancellation Insurance to cover travel and hotel costs in case of short-term cancellation of the course.
Cancellation of Paid Registration by a Participant
Written notification to asia@idkd.org is required for all cancellations and changes. Substitutions are accepted. Paid registration fees will be refunded or credited to the future IDKD course only if a participant cancels their registration and provides a written proof of official travel restrictions issued by their country of origin.
The restrictions imposed by hospitals or clinics do not constitute a reason for a full refund. If the reason of the registration cancellation is other than official travel restrictions by the country of origin, the following policy applies:
- 80% refund for cancellations received until May 10, 2026
- 50% refund for cancellations received until May 25, 2026
- no refunds thereafter
VENUE
Venue and Onsite Course Office
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
PARTNERS
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