The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) holds its 2016 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, September 24–28. The meeting theme Advance, Adapt, Achieve affirms neurosurgery’s ability to succeed by advancing innovative ideas through research, adapting treatments through knowledge, and ultimately, achieving breakthrough in patient care. The five-day event attracts upwards of 4,000 visitors who attend to learn the latest state-of-the-art breakthroughs in neurosurgical science and technology