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Meetings
2026
State of Spine Surgery Think Tank (STEGO): Jun. 24-27, 2026
- Dates: June 24-27, 2026
- Location: San José del Cabo, Mexico
- CME-Accredited: No
- Chairman: Frank Phillips, MD
- Description: A unique, highly interactive meeting featuring presentations, discussions and debates among surgeons and senior industry executives. Topics include new techniques, technology, and the future of spine surgery.
- Attendance: 90-100 spine surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Christy Gill | cgill@broad-water.com
Korean American Spine Society (KASS): Jul. 9-11, 2026
- Dates: July 9-11, 2026
- Location: Sheraton Maui | Maui, Hawaii
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- President: Ray Hah, MD
- Program Co-Chairs: Bryan Lee, MD; Andrew Ryu, MD
- Description: KASS gathers spine surgeons both orthopedic and neurological spine surgeons from academic and private practices. The meeting combines in-depth CME education from leaders in the field, free papers to exchange the members’ latest research, and honest conversation about clinical cases and complications.
- Abstract Deadline: April 16, 2026
- Attendance: 50-60 Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Pam Scianna | pscianna@broad-water.com
Summer Spine Symposium: Jul. 16-18, 2026
- With: Cedars Spine at Cedars Sinai, Duke Spine, & Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian
- Dates: July 16-18, 2026
- Location: Nashville, TN
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Chairs: Deb A. Bhowmick, MD; Kenneth Illingworth, MD; Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD; Larry Lenke, MD; Brett Rocos, MD; Christopher Shaffrey, MD; David Skaggs, MD, MMM; Alexander; Tuchman, MD; Michael Virk, MD, PhD
- Description: Expect high interaction with both leaders and upcoming surgeons from three top spine institutions while enjoying a casual reunion atmosphere. Topics include adult deformity, degenerative, trauma and tumor, MIS and open surgical procedures.
- Attendance: 60-75 Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Alison Matta | amatta@broad-water.com
Summer Spine Reunion Jul. 23-25
- Dates: July 23-25, 2026
- Location: Long Island, NY
- CME-Accredited: No
- Program Chairs: John Clohisy, MD and Jerry Du, MD
- Description: Annual spine fellowship reunion for surgeons who trained at HSS. The Reunion provides both academic sessions and social functions.
- Attendance: 40
- Corporate Support Contact: Nancy Henkel | nhenkel@broad-water.com
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS): Sept. 10-12, 2026
- Dates: September 10–12, 2026
- Location: The Bellagio | Las Vegas, NV
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- President: Neel Anand, MD
- Description: The only major spine meeting focused entirely on MISS. Topics include deformity, endoscopy, new technologies, and more.
- Attendance: 250+ Spine Surgeons
- Abstract Deadline: May 18
- Corporate Support Contact: Christina Bessette | cbessette@broad-water.com
International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS): Nov. 11-13, 2026
- Dates: November 11-13, 2026
- Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, CA
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Director: Scott Luhmann, MD; Grant Houge, MD
- Description: ICEOS is the world’s leading conference addressing early onset scoliosis and the growing spine. Known for its highly interactive and collegial atmosphere, ICEOS attracts surgeons from around the world.
- Attendance: 125+ Surgeons specializing in pediatric scoliosis
- Abstract Deadline: July 10, 2026
- Corporate Support Contact: Alison Matta| amatta@broad-water.com
International Spinal Deformity Symposium (ISDS): Dec. 4-5, 2026
- Dates: December 4-5, 2026
- Location: Tempo Times Square | New York, New York
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Chairs: Lawrence Lenke, MD; Frank Schwab, MD; Christopher Shaffrey, MD
- Description: ISDS is the #1 mid-size spinal deformity meeting with a remarkable faculty. Sessions discuss cases from initial imaging to patient follow-up, on both common and complex adult deformity cases.
- Attendance: 100+ surgeons specializing in spinal deformity
- Corporate Support Contact: Kate Laney| klaney@broad-water.com
2027
Spine: Base to Summit: Jan. 15-18, 2027
- Dates: January 15-18, 2027
- Location: Grand Hyatt Vail | Vail, CO
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Chairs: Gregory Mundis, Jr., MD; Rick Sasso, MD; Vincent Traynelis, MD
- Description: This highly interactive course features lively discussions in a casual atmosphere. Topics include adult deformity, degenerative, trauma and tumor, MIS and open surgical procedures.
- Attendance: 75-50 Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Nancy Henkel | nhenkel@broad-water.com
Masters in Spine Surgery Seminars: Jan. 28-31, 2027
- Dates: January 28-31, 2027
- Location: Grand Hyatt Vail | Vail, CO
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Chairs: Larry Lenke, MD; Chris Shaffrey, MD
- Description: This exclusive event pioneers a new type of seminar program for spine surgeons who specialize in advanced spinal deformity. Lectures are minimized and attendee interaction is maximized. Content is shaped by questions and topics raised by participants during sessions. Honest discussion between faculty and participants will encourage camaraderie as attendees openly address case challenges that they all encounter.
- Attendance: Approximately 35 spine surgeons, plus a small group of elite faculty
- Corporate Support Contact: Nancy Henkel | nhenkel@broad-water.com
Southern Neurosurgical Society: March 3-6, 2027
- Dates: March 3-6, 2027
- Location: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines | Austin, TX
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- President: L. Madison Michael II, MD
- Description: Connect with many leading neurosurgeons from across the South in a scientific yet collegial atmosphere.
- Attendance: 160+ neurosurgical physicians, residents, fellows, & allied health professionals
- Abstract Deadline: TBD
- Corporate Support Contact: Becca Given | rgiven@broad-water.com
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) April 23-25, 2027
- Dates: April 23-25, 2027
- Location: The Fontainebleau Beach Hotel | Miami, FL
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Co-Presidents: TBD
- Description: This course focuses on new technologies and techniques in spine surgery. Sessions focus on topics including minimally invasive spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, biologics, and more.
- Abstract Deadline: TBD
- Attendance: 250+ Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Alison Matta | amatta@broad-water.com
Safety in Spine Surgery Summit (S3P): April 2027
- Dates: April 2027
- Location: TBD | New York, New York
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Chair: Michael Vitale, MD
- Description: The Safety in Spine Surgery Project (S3P) approaches the risk-management conversation from the perspective of all stakeholders in spine surgery, including patients, providers, payers, and purchasers.
- Attendance: 115+ Spine surgeons and allied health professionals
- Corporate Support Contact: Kate Laney | klaney@broad-water.com
State of Spine Surgery Think Tank (STEGO): June 24-27, 2027
- Dates: June 24-27, 2027
- Preceded by the Investment and Innovation Summit on June 23
- Location: San José del Cabo, Mexico
- CME-Accredited: No
- Chairman: Frank Phillips, MD
- Description: A unique, highly interactive meeting featuring presentations, discussions and debates among surgeons and senior industry executives. Topics include new techniques, technology, and the future of spine surgery.
- Attendance: 90-100 spine surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Christy Gill | cgill@broad-water.com
Korean American Spine Society (KASS): July 2027
- Dates: July 2027
- Location: TBD
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- President: TBD
- Description: KASS gathers spine surgeons both orthopedic and neurological spine surgeons from academic and private practices. The meeting combines in-depth CME education from leaders in the field, free papers to exchange the members’ latest research, and honest conversation about clinical cases and complications.
- Abstract Deadline: TBD
- Attendance: 50-60 Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Pam Scianna | pscianna@broad-water.com
Summer Spine Symposium: July 2027
- With: Cedars Spine at Cedars Sinai, Duke Spine, & Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian
- Dates: July 2027
- Location: TBD
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Chairs: TBD
- Description: Expect high interaction with both leaders and upcoming surgeons from three top spine institutions while enjoying a casual reunion atmosphere. Topics include adult deformity, degenerative, trauma and tumor, MIS and open surgical procedures.
- Attendance: 60-75 Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Alison Matta | amatta@broad-water.com
Summer Spine Reunion July 2027
- Dates: July 2027
- Location: Long Island, NY
- CME-Accredited: No
- Program Chairs: John Clohisy, MD and Jerry Du, MD
- Description: Annual spine fellowship reunion for surgeons who trained at HSS. The Reunion provides both academic sessions and social functions.
- Attendance: 40
- Corporate Support Contact: Nancy Henkel | nhenkel@broad-water.com
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS): Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2027
- Dates: September 30-October 1, 2027
- Location: The Bellagio | Las Vegas, NV
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- President: TBD
- Description: The only major spine meeting focused entirely on MISS. Topics include deformity, endoscopy, new technologies, and more.
- Attendance: 250+ Spine Surgeons
- Corporate Support Contact: Christina Bessette | cbessette@broad-water.com
International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS): November 2027
- Dates: November 2027
- Location: TBD
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Director: TBD
- Description: ICEOS is the world’s leading conference addressing early onset scoliosis and the growing spine. Known for its highly interactive and collegial atmosphere, ICEOS attracts surgeons from around the world.
- Attendance: 125+ Surgeons specializing in pediatric scoliosis
- Corporate Support Contact: Alison Matta| amatta@broad-water.com
International Spinal Deformity Symposium (ISDS): December 3-4, 2027
- Dates: December 3-4, 2027
- Location: New York, New York
- CME-Accredited: Yes
- Program Chairs: Lawrence Lenke, MD; Frank Schwab, MD; Christopher Shaffrey, MD
- Description: ISDS is the #1 mid-size spinal deformity meeting with a remarkable faculty. Sessions discuss cases from initial imaging to patient follow-up, on both common and complex adult deformity cases.
- Attendance: 100+ surgeons specializing in spinal deformity
- Corporate Support Contact: Kate Laney| klaney@broad-water.com