ALIS'17 is an international medical student congress that was held on May 6-7, 2017, at Acıbadem University. As the inaugural edition of ALIS, one of the largest student congresses in Turkey, this event focused on the main theme of "Neurology & Neurosurgery." With a total of 468 participants from various parts of the world, the congress featured a dynamic program that included presentations by experts in the field and workshops designed to help participants enhance their skills in multiple areas.