4–5 December 2026 | Budapest, Hungary
About the Summit
The ASCEND Orthognathic Summit invites a small group of experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons from Europe and the Gulf region to Budapest for two days of hands-on work, case discussion and open exchange on how each of us approaches orthognathic surgery. Hosted and led by Dr. Krisztián Nagy, it is the founding gathering of ASCEND’s orthognathic division.
Orthognathic practice has evolved along different lines in different regions, shaped by patient populations, aesthetic expectations and access to planning technology. The Summit puts those approaches side by side, at the planning screen, at the cadaver table and over dinner.
- Case forum
- Cadaver lab
- CBCT-based 3D planning
- TITAMED Smart Fixation
European perspectives
Planning workflows, fixation concepts and long-term outcomes from academic and private centres across Europe.
Gulf perspectives
Patient expectations, case mix and practice patterns from surgeons working across the GCC region.
What the Summit is built on
How we each do it
Planning workflows, osteotomy design and fixation choices differ from centre to centre. The sessions are built around comparing them openly, with Dr. Nagy leading the discussion and every participant bringing their own approach to the table.
Your cases, our discussion
Participants are welcome to bring their own cases, whether a planning challenge, an unusual anatomy or a complication, and think them through with the group. There is no need to submit them in advance.
Hands-on work with TITAMED
Both cadaver lab sessions are performed with the TITAMED Smart Fixation System under the guidance of Dr. Nagy, who works with the system extensively, with time to get to know its plates, screws and instrumentation properly.
A network that lasts
A small group, shared work at the table and a networking dinner make room for the kind of professional relationships that rarely form at large congresses.
Programme
Day 1 · 4 December
Planning philosophies across regions
CBCT-based 3D workflows, virtual treatment planning and splint strategies as practised in European and Gulf centres, presented and discussed by participants.
Cadaver lab I: maxillary and mandibular osteotomies
Fixation with the TITAMED Smart Fixation System.
Networking dinner
Day 2 · 5 December
Case forum: Europe and the Gulf
Participants’ own cases and complications, discussed with the group.
Cadaver lab II: genioplasty, malar osteotomy and selected techniques
ASCEND roundtable
Shaping the future of the orthognathic division.
Bring a member of your team
Orthognathic surgery is teamwork, and so is this Summit. Each surgeon is welcome to bring one member of their own team, whether a scrub nurse, a surgical assistant or a resident or fellow they are training.
Your team member works with you at the cadaver table throughout both lab sessions and takes part in the full programme, including lunches, the networking dinner and a certificate of participation.
Fixation partner: TITAMED
Both cadaver lab sessions are performed with the TITAMED Smart Fixation System, giving participants the opportunity to work with its plates, screws and instrumentation across the full range of osteotomies and to assess the system in realistic surgical conditions.
Founding members of ASCEND
ASCEND is an international surgical community with European roots, built on the idea that surgeons grow fastest when they learn from each other across borders and specialties. Participants of the first Orthognathic Summit become founding members of its orthognathic division.
- Founding Member certificateRecognising your part in establishing the division, alongside the certificate of participation.
- A place among the foundersFounding members are listed on the ASCEND website.
- Exclusive early accessPriority registration for future ASCEND and LNP Academy programmes, before places open to the public.
- A voice in what comes nextFrom the topics of future Summits to the direction of the division, starting with the roundtable on Day 2.
Beyond the Summit
ASCEND is designed to grow with its members. Joint research, multicentre projects, teaching roles and future collaborations are open to those who want to take them forward, and the founding group will be the first to be invited when such opportunities arise.
Host
Dr. Krisztián Nagy MD, DMD, PhD, FEBOMFS
Head of ASCEND’s orthognathic division · Head and leading surgeon, Face Reconstruction Centre, Semmelweis University · Professor, KU Leuven
A maxillofacial surgeon with extensive expertise in orthognathic, cleft and craniofacial surgery, as well as 3D simulation, virtual treatment planning and CBCT technology. He is also a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon in Belgium and a Fellow of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.
His clinical and academic experience spans leading centres in Bruges, Vienna, Zurich and Taipei, with advanced training in orthognathic and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. He has published more than 75 scientific papers on orthognathic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, 3D planning and CBCT-based technologies.
- 75+ publications
- FEBOMFS
- Orthognathic, cleft and craniofacial surgery
Participation
The Summit is intended for consultant-level oral and maxillofacial surgeons with an active orthognathic practice, welcoming colleagues from both Europe and the GCC region.
Places are limited to 15 surgeons and allocated in order of registration. Team member places are subject to availability.
For residents and early-career surgeons, LNP Academy runs a separate Hands-on Orthognathic Cadaver Course.
Travelling to Budapest
We are happy to support participants travelling from the Gulf region and beyond.
- Visa invitation lettersFor participants who need a Schengen visa, issued within one working day of registration.
- AccommodationAt our 4-star partner hotel, a few minutes’ walk from the venue.
- Airport transferAvailable on request.
- Dietary requirementsHalal and other dietary requirements catered for at all lunches and the networking dinner.
- Personal coordinationBefore and during your stay, from arrival to departure.
If you need a Schengen visa, we recommend registering early, as appointment times can be long. Questions about travel? Write to us at office@lnpacademy.com.
Details and fees
- Dates
- 4–5 December 2026
- Registration deadline
- 3 November 2026
- Format
- Case forum, roundtable and cadaver lab
- Host
- Dr. Krisztián Nagy
- Scientific lead
- InterCleft Foundation
- Organiser
- LNP Academy on behalf of ASCEND
- Fixation partner
- TITAMED
Participation fee
€2,200
- Full programme on both days
- Both cadaver lab sessions with TITAMED instrumentation
- Lunch and refreshments
- Networking dinner on 4 December
- Certificate of participation
- ASCEND Founding Member certificate
Accompanying team member
€1,500
- Full programme on both days
- Work alongside their surgeon at the cadaver table
- Lunch and refreshments
- Networking dinner on 4 December
- Certificate of participation
Optional accommodation
- Accommodation package, 3 nights+€450 per room4-star partner hotel a few minutes’ walk from the venue. Available for surgeons and team members, one guest per room.
Travelling from abroad? See travel and visa support above.
Background
The Summit builds on two editions of the International Orthognathic Cadaver Course in Budapest, which brought together surgeons from eleven countries around practical surgical education and direct faculty interaction.
Register
Registration closes on 3 November 2026, or earlier if all places are taken. Complete the form below; you will then be taken to secure online payment by card via Stripe.
The Summit takes place subject to a minimum number of participants. Should it be cancelled, all fees will be refunded in full.
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