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Assalamualaikum wr. wb.

Greetings to all colleagues,

Continuing Medical Education Semarang Trending Topics of Neurology (STRONG) is an annual scientific event organized by the Indonesian Neurologists Association (Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Neurologi Indonesia / PERDOSNI) Semarang Branch, in collaboration with the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University – Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Semarang.

As STRONG enters its 8th year, this event has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering the latest updates in neurological science. Based on experiences from previous years, STRONG has always received high enthusiasm with a large number of participants and has proven to be successful and beneficial in contributing positively to the advancement of neurology among fellow professionals.

STRONG 8^th is scheduled to take place on June 25–28, 2026. This four-day event will feature 16 symposium sessions covering current and innovative topics in neurology, as well as 13 interactive workshop sessions designed to provide practical knowledge and skills that can be directly applied in daily clinical practice. In addition, the program will be complemented by a scientific poster competition as a platform for sharing recent research findings that encourage discussion and scientific exchange.

STRONG 8^th will present competent national and international speakers in their respective fields and is intended for neurologists as well as general practitioners from across Indonesia. The successful implementation of STRONG 8^th will undoubtedly require the participation and support of various stakeholders, including the pharmaceutical industry.

In this regard, the PERDOSNI Semarang Branch together with the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, cordially invites pharmaceutical companies to participate and support the success of this event, so that it may contribute positively to the advancement of the medical field. It is our sincere hope that the entire series of STRONG 8^th activities will be conducted successfully and generate a broad positive impact on the medical community, particularly in the field of neurology. May this event not only enrich scientific knowledge but also open new opportunities for collaboration and innovation that benefit society and medical professionals in Indonesia.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh