Asian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (ASNACC) was established by the founding members of Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, China and Singapore, and joined in quick succession by the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar. These respective ASNACC country members have the common purpose of achieving the following:

To establish a forum for exchange and interchange of views and for enhancing fellowship amongst its members.

To assist in the establishment of the Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care in Asia.

To promote research and training in Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care.

To improve Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care services in Asian countries

To carry out all such activities as would contribute to the promotion of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care.

The biennial congress of ASNACC has previously been held in Beijing (2008), New Delhi (2011), Bali (2013), Busan (2015), Singapore (2017), Japan (2019) and Philippines (2023). The congress brings together Asian as well as international thought leaders in the field of neuroanesthesia and neurointensive care as well as opinion experts who share their clinical experience and present their research findings.

Board of Directors of ASNACC（Feb 26, 2023- March 2025）

• President: Masahiko Kawaguchi (Japan)
• Vice-President: Geraldine Jose (Philippines)
• President Elect: Phuping Akavipat (Thailand)
• Secretary general: Kenji Yoshitani (Japan)
• Treasurer: Jeongmin Hong (Republic of Korea)
• Ex-President: Kwek Tong Kiat (Singapore)