60^th Annual Meeting

Please join us September 16-20, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA for the 60^th SRS Annual Meeting.

Key Dates

*Dates are subject to change

May 6, 2025	Early Registration Opens
September 16-20, 2025	60^th SRS Annual Meeting

About the SRS Annual Meeting

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting is a forum for the realization of the Society's mission and goals, the improvement of patient care for those with spinal deformities. A Faculty-led Pre-Meeting Course and abstract papers will be presented on an array of topics, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, growing spine, kyphosis, adult deformity, minimally invasive surgery, machine learning, and mental health considerations.

During a five-year period, held in North America three times and outside North America twice.
Approximately 1,500 attendees.
The latest and greatest scientific research, methods, and techniques in spinal deformity.
4-day program including Pre-Meeting Course, Scientific Program, Lunchtime Symposia, Industry Workshops, and E-Point presentations.
Podium presentations are four minutes in length.
Minimum two-year follow up required for abstract submissions. The two-year follow up rule does not apply for categories of basic science or biomechanical studies or for topics where two-year follow up is irrelevant, such as 30 day re-admission rates.
Topics focus on current scoliosis and spinal deformity research.

The Annual Meeting is open to anyone involved in the treatment of spinal deformities including surgeons, residents and fellows, physician assistants, nurses, and other allied health professionals and researchers. The podium presentations will provide valuable information to all individuals caring for patients with spinal deformities.

Meeting Venue

Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 USA

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Registration

Early Registration for the 60th Annual Meeting will open on May 6, 2025.

Key Dates:

May 6, 2025	Early Registration Opens
August 14, 2025	Early Registration Rate Ends
August 14, 2025	Cancellation/Refund Deadline
September 4, 2025	Online Registration at the late Rate Ends
September 16-20, 2025	60th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Meeting Pricing:

Registration Class	Early Registration On or before August 14, 2025	Late/Onsite Registration Rate On or after August 15, 2025
SRS Member – Physician	$1,050	$1,260
SRS Member – Non-Physician	$600	$720
SRS Emeritus Member	$600	$720
Non-Member Physician	$1,400	$1,680
Non-Member Non-Physician	$750	$900
Resident / Fellow / Medical Student	$550	$660
Delegate from Reduced Rate Country*	$550	$660
Industry Representative	$1,450	$1,740

*Click here for countries that qualify for reduced rate registration.

Registration policies are subject to change.

Registration
for participation at the meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Entrance to the pre-meeting course, half-day courses, lunchtime symposia and scientific sessions
Admission to the opening ceremonies and industry workshops
Meeting materials
Refreshment breaks and lunch
Certificate of attendance and CME credits
Meeting app with ARS capabilities for an interactive meeting experience

Hibbs Society Meeting - $50

Tuesday, September 16
13:00 - 17:00
Available to meeting delegates for an additional fee of $50

Over the years, the Russell A. Hibbs Society, formed in 1947 as an international travel club for continuing medical education and furthering orthopaedic knowledge, has held an educational meeting at the SRS Annual Meeting. These meetings address difficult and complex issues that do not lend themselves to the usual kind of scientific presentations. The meeting encourages interaction among international participants and highlights new ideas, new concepts, and reports on personal experience.

Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception

Wednesday, September 17
Opening Ceremonies	17:20 - 19:00
Welcome Reception	19:00 - 21:00

Available at no charge to meeting delegates, Guest(s) of registered attendee: $50, per guest

The 60th Annual Meeting will officially begin with the Opening Ceremonies and this year’s Howard Steel Lecturer. The evening will include an introduction of the SRS officers, the presentation of the Walter P. Blount Humanitarian Awards, and highlights from 2025.

A hosted reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and reunions with colleagues and friends will follow the Opening Ceremonies.

Farewell Reception

Friday, September 19
Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Time: 19:30 - 22:00

Registered delegate: $50
Guests of registered delegates: $150, per guest

Open to all registered attendees and guests of registered attendees. Registration is required and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $50 for registered attendees and guest tickets may be purchased for $150, per guest.

A limited number of tickets may be available onsite; however, SRS urges delegates to purchase tickets at the time of registration.

Wire Transfers

Registrants may pay for their Annual Meeting registration fees by wire transfer. Please note that some financial institutions charge a processing fee, which is deducted from the amount of the transfer. Partial payment may result in an incomplete registration. If you wish to pay with a wire transfer, please email meetings@srs.org for more information.

Invitation Letters

Only participants registered for the in-person meeting can obtain a personal invitation letter. Individuals that require an invitation letter to obtain a visa in order to attend the meeting must:

Register for the meeting, opening on May 6, 2025.
Request a Letter of Invitation by emailing the information below to the SRS Meetings Team at meetings@srs.org.

Full Name and Designation
Company/Institution
Address
City
Country
Passport Number (only if required)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Full refunds, less a 10% processing fee, will be granted for the cancellation meeting registrations until August 14, 2025. No refunds will be granted after August 14, 2025. Cancellation and refund requests should be sent in writing via email to meetings@srs.org. Delegates will receive confirmation and refund within 14 days of receipt of their cancellation notice.

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Program

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:

Discuss surgical indications, planning targets, and approaches available for obtaining appropriate spinal correction for patients with congenital or acquired spinal deformity.
Improve knowledge of operative techniques for fusion to the pelvis, role for sacroiliac joint fusion, and use of a multirod construct.
Analyze operative and non-operative standard of care for pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgery.
Recognize 3D concepts and summarize the new 3D classification of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including new modifiers emphasizing transverse plane deformities, which offers more comprehensive understanding of scoliosis beyond traditional sagittal and coronal measurements.
Assess preoperative and postoperative techniques to reduce the risk of complications and infection in spine surgery patients.
Increase level of knowledge about machine learning, artificial intelligence, and how to deploy these technologies in academic and clinical practice in the care of spinal deformity patients.

08:00- 16:30	Committee and Council Meetings*
13:00- 17:00	Hibbs Society Meeting Co-Chairs: Lindsay M. Andras, MD; Christina K. Hardesty, MD; & Peter Passias, MD
13:00- 14:11	Hibbs Society 1: Getting Ahead of the Curve: Cutting Edge Approaches to Spinal Deformity Challenges Moderators: Lindsay M. Andras, MD & Christina K. Hardesty, MD
13:00- 13:05	Introduction to the Hibbs Society David W. Polly Jr., MD
13:05- 13:11	Developing a Biomarker Bank Susana Núñez Pereira, MD, PhD
13:11- 13:17	Bone MRI and Its Expanding Indications Tom PC Schlösser, MD, PhD
13:17- 13:23	Evaluating the Spine with Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography Wafa Skalli, PhD
13:23- 13:35	Discussion
13:35- 13:41	Spring Distraction System for Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis René M. Castelein, MD, PhD
13:35- 13:41	Solving the Balance vs. Flexibility Dilemma: Instrument Long and Fuse Short Meric Enercan, MD
13:47- 13:53	Advances in Neuromonitoring Lindsay M. Andras, MD
13:53- 13:59	Advances in Management of Spinal Cord Injury Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, MBA
13:59- 14:11	Discussion
14:11- 15:38	Hibbs Society 2: Sagittal Alignment Through the Ages Moderators: Christina K. Hardesty, MD & Peter G. Passias, MD
14:11- 14:16	Introduction to the Importance of Spinal Balance Virginie Lafage, PhD
14:16- 14:21	Sagittal Alignment Changes Through Childhood and Varies in Adults in Healthy Controls Marc Khalifé, MD, PhD, MS
14:21- 14:26	What are My Target and What are the the Consequences of Sagittal Alignment and Not Getting It Right in Early Onset and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Kariman Abelin Genevois, MD, PhD
14:26- 14:31	How Do I Evaluate the Sagittal Plane in Early Onset Scoliosis and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and What Are the Consequences? Javier Pizones, MD, PhD
14:31- 14:36	Technical Pearls of How I Approach Pediatric Deformity Sagittal Plane Brice Ilharreborde, MD, PhD
14:36- 14:46	My Alignment Strategy in a Nutshell and Case Sleiman Haddad, MD, PhD, FRCS
14:46- 14:51	Advanced Postural Analysis Emmanuelle Ferrero, MD, PhD
14:51- 14:56	How Do I Achieve Appropriate Sagittal Alignment in my Adult Deformity Cases Caglar Yilgor, MD
14:56- 15:01	Consequences of Not Achieving SA and Importance of Segmental Alignment Bassel G. Diebo, MD
15:01- 15:06	The Emerging Importance of T4/L1PA and Case Debate Jeffrey M. Hills, MD
15:06- 15:11	3CO Technical Pearls and Case Debate Lawrence G. Lenke, MD
15:11- 15:16	Cervical Alignment Assessment Requires Perspective Peter G. Passias, MD
15:16- 15:21	Correction of Severe Cervical Deformity from Anterior Only Lee Tan, MD
15:21- 15:26	Posterior Cervical Osteotomy Technical Pearls and Case Debate Christopher P. Ames, MD
15:26- 15:38	Discussion
15:38–15:58	Refreshment Break
15:58- 17:00	Hibbs Society 3: Unique Solutions to Impossible Problems from Around the World Moderators: Lindsay M. Andras, MD & Peter G. Passias, MD
15:58- 16:04	SI Joint Osteotomy for Correction Michael Ruf, MD
16:04- 16:10	3D Printing Options in All Stages of Deformity Surgery Christina K. Hardesty, MD
16:10- 16:16	Osteocutaneous Vascularized Fibular Free Flap Ferran Pellisé, MD, PhD
16:16- 16:28	Discussion
16:28- 16:34	Lumbar Tether with a One Level Fusion at Apex Per D. Trobisch, MD
16:34- 16:40	Reconstruction of Laminectomy Defect with Femoral Strut Graft Following PVCR Azmi Hamzaoglu, MD
16:40- 16:46	Pelvic Considerations David W. Polly Jr., MD
16:46- 16:58	Discussion
16:58- 17:00	Concluding Remarks Lindsay M. Andras, MD & Peter G. Passias, MD
17:00- 17:30	*Traveling Fellows Reception (by invitation only)**
18:30- 21:30	*SRS Leadership Dinner (by invitation only)**

*Denotes non-CME Session/Event

08:00- 12:00	Pre-Meeting Course: The Future is Now: New Technology in Our Practice Chair: A. Noelle Larson, MD
08:00- 08:45	Pre-Meeting Course 1: Introduction to ML, AI, LLM, DL and Other Trending Acronyms* Moderators: Ali A. Baaj, MD & Serena S. Hu, MD
08:00- 08:03	Introduction A. Noelle Larson, MD
08:03- 08:09	Primer to AI: What is This Technology and How Could It Change Our World Brett Lullo, MD
08:09- 08:15	Primer to AI: What Tools Are Needed to Run AI and How to Achieve Iterative Learning Cycles Grant D. Hogue, MD
08:15- 08:35	Invited Lecture: How AI Can Transform Medical Care Invited Speaker TBA
08:35- 08:45	Discussion
09:15- 09:50	Pre-Meeting Course 2: AI in the Office and Academics Moderators: Ali A. Baaj, MD & Serena S. Hu, MD
09:15- 09:21	How I Do It: Use of Ambient Listening Technology in the Clinic Chinmay Paranjape, MD, MHSc
09:21- 09:27	How I Do It: Use of AI as a Personal Assistant: Email Management, Communications, Scheduling, Recruitment John S. Vorhies, MD
09:27- 09:33	How I Do It: Use of LLMS to Develop Research Direction, Document Drafting, Perform Literature Reviews, Basic Coding/Stats Javier Pizones, MD, PhD
09:33- 09:39	How I Do It: Use of AI to Schedule and Communicate with my Patients Amit Jain, MD, MBA
09:39- 09:50	Discussion
09:50- 10:45	Pre-Meeting Course 3: AI in the OR Moderators: G. Ying Li, MD & Venu M. Nemani, MD, PhD
09:50- 09:56	Update in Knowledge: AI in Imaging Stefan Parent, MD, PhD
09:56- 10:02	Update in Knowledge: AI in Surgical Planning and Patient Selection Ferran Pellisé, MD, PhD
10:02- 10:10	Discussion
10:10- 10:16	Update in Knowledge: Ambient Listening/Video and Surgeon Performance in the OR Oliver Varban, MD
10:16- 10:25	VR and Simulation in the OR Mitsuru Yagi, MD, PhD
10:25- 10:31	Smart Tools and Robotics in the OR, the Adult Practice Brandon B. Carlson, MD, MPH
10:31- 10:37	Robotics in the Pediatric Practice, Opportunities and Limitations Daniel Hedequist, MD
10:37- 10:45	Discussion
11:00- 12:00	Pre-Meeting Course 3: AI in the OR Moderators: G. Ying Li, MD & Venu M. Nemani, MD, PhD
11:00- 11:06	Ethical Issues and Limitations of AI Strategies Jennifer M. Bauer, MD, MS
11:06- 11:12	Privacy Concerns and Data Ownership Patrick J. Cahill, MD
11:12- 11:18	Large Language Models and Computer Image Processing to Drive Registries and Dashboard Development Walter H. Truong, MD, FRCS(C), FAOA
11:18- 11:26	Discussion
11:26- 11:32	Impact of AI on Patient Communications, Vulnerable Adults and Rare Diseases Michelle C. Welborn, MD
11:32- 11:38	Global Impact of AI: Will It Be an Equalizer, or Will It Increase Inequalities in Care? Cristina Sacramento Dominguez, MD, PhD
11:38- 11:44	How to Implement This into Your Practice: Finances, Funding & Feasibility Rajiv K. Sethi, MD
11:44- 11:57	Discussion
11:57- 12:00	Conclusion
12:00- 12:15	Lunch Pick-Up*
12:15- 13:15	Lunchtime Symposia (LTS) - 3 concurrent sessions
12:15- 13:15	Lunchtime Symposia 1: Lumbosacral Obliquity: A Case-Based Symposium Moderators: Allen Kadado, MD & Eric O. Klineberg, MD
12:15- 13:15	Lunchtime Symposia 2: The Time Has Come to Transition from 2D to 3D in AIS Understanding and Treatment Moderators: Carl-Eric Aubin, P.Eng, PhD, & Lawrence G. Lenke, MD
12:15- 12:22	Welcome and Introduction Lawrence G. Lenke, MD
12:22- 12:34	Concepts from 2D to 3D, and Presentation of the Transverse Plane Modifiers Carl-Eric Aubin, P.Eng, PhD
12:34- 12:46	Case Presentation: 3D Printed Models & Clinical Interpretation Brice Ilharreborde, MD, PhD & A. Noelle Larson, MD
12:46- 12:58	Freehand Survey to Test Understanding of Transverse Plane Modifiers and the New SRS - Lenke - Aubin 3D Classification Michelle C. Welborn, MD & Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH
12:58- 13:05	Perspectives and Future Direction Peter O. Newton, MD
13:05- 13:15	Discussion
12:15- 13:15	Lunchtime Symposia 3: How Much is Enough: Multirod Constructs and Pelvic Fixation in Adult Spinal Deformity Moderators: Benjamin D. Elder, MD, PhD & Christopher P. Ames, MD
12:15- 12:22	Pelvic Fixation Strategies in Adult Spinal Deformity Christopher J. Kleck, MD
12:22- 12:29	Pelvic Fixation Strategies in Adult Spinal Deformity (When Are Multirod Constructs Needed, Integration with Multipoint Pelvic Fixation, Preventing Distal Failure) Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPH
12:29- 12:36	SI Joint Fusion Strategies-Biomechanical and Surgical Considerations David W. Polly Jr., MD
12:36- 12:43	SI Joint Fusion Strategies (Indications, Considerations Around Different Device Options) Robert K. Eastlack, MD
12:43- 12:48	Discussion
12:48- 13:00	Case Discussion and Panel Alan H. Daniels, MD, Mostafa H. El Dafrawy, MD, Khaled M. Kebaish, MD, & Alekos A. Theologis, MD
13:00- 13:07	Discussion
13:15- 13:30	Break*
13:30- 15:00	Abstract Session 1 Moderators: TBA
15:00- 15:20	Refreshment Break*
15:20- 17:05	Abstract Session 2 Moderators: TBA
17:05- 17:20	Break*
17:20- 19:00	Opening Ceremonies*
17:20- 17:25	Welcome to Charlotte A. Noelle Larson, MD
17:25- 17:30	Presidential Message Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
17:30- 17:35	Acknowledgement of SRS Donors Michael P. Kelly, MD
17:35- 17:40	Service Award - John Lonstein, MD - Spine Deformity Journal Editor-In-Chief 2011-2025 Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
17:40- 17:43	Best Adult Deformity Paper Announcement Douglas C. Burton, MD
17:43- 17:47	SRS - Cotrel Foundation Basic Science Research Grant Award Nicolas Plais, MD
17:47- 17:51	Biedermann Innovation Award Winner & Award Update Announcement Markku Biedermann, MD
17:51- 17:55	SRS Research Grant Award Winners Ajoy P. Shetty, MS Orth
17:55- 17:58	Directed Research Grant Award Winners Todd J. Albert, MD
17:58- 18:02	Presentation of Blount Humanitarian Award Dong-Gune Chang, MD, PhD
18:02- 18:04	Importance of Our Corporate Partners Han Jo Kim, MD
18:04- 18:20	Han Jo Kim, MD Han Jo Kim, MD
18:20- 18:25	Introduction of Howard Steel Lecturer Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
18:25- 18:55	Howard Steel Lecture Michèle Flournoy
18:55- 19:00	Closing Remarks Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
19:00- 21:00	Welcome Reception*

*Denotes non-CME Session/Event

08:00- 09:50	Abstract Session 3 Moderators: TBA
09:50- 10:10	Refreshment Break*
10:10- 12:15	Abstract Session 4, ASLS II Update, Harrington Lecture, and Lifetime Achievement Awards Moderators: TBA
10:10- 11:13	Abstract Session 4 Moderators: TBA
11:13- 11:28	ASLS II Update Justin S. Smith, MD, PhD
11:28- 11:35	Discussion
11:35- 11:40	Harrington Lecture Introduction Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
11:40- 12:00	Harrington Lecture Peter O. Newton, MD
12:00- 12:15	Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Awards Ferran Pellisé, MD, PhD & Suken A. Shah, MD
12:15- 12:30	Lunch Pick-Up*
12:30- 14:00	*Industry Workshops (7 concurrent sessions)** Each workshop is programmed by a single-supporting company and will feature presentations on topics selected by the company. Please note: CME credits are not available for Industry Workshops
14:00- 14:10	Break*
14:10- 15:55	Abstract Sessions 5A & 5B (2 concurrent sessions)
14:10- 15:55	Abstract Session 5A Moderators: TBA
14:10- 15:55	Abstract Session 5B Moderators: TBA
16:00- 17:30	Networking Sessions Hosted by Industry* Please note: CME credits are not available for industry hosted cocktail events.
17:30- 19:00	*Major Donor Reception (by invitation only)**

*Denotes non-CME Session/Event

08:00- 09:50	Abstract Session 6: Hibbs Award Nominated Papers Moderators: TBA
09:50- 10:10	Refreshment Break*
10:10- 12:10	Abstract Session 7, Presidential Address Moderators: TBA
10:10- 11:47	Abstract Session 7
11:13- 11:16	2026 IMAST Preview Amit Jain, MD, MBA & Caglar Yilgor, MD
11:16- 11:19	2026 Annual Meeting Preview Nicholas D. Fletcher, MD & Eric O. Klineberg, MD
11:19- 11:22	2026 Regional Courses Preview Martin Repko, MD, PhD
11:22- 11:27	Introduction of the President Suken A. Shah, MD
11:27- 11:47	Presidential Address Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
12:15- 13:30	*Member Business Meeting (lunch pick-up at 11:47)**
12:15- 12:45	*Non-Member Information Session (lunch pick-up at 11:47)**
13:30- 13:45	Break*
13:45- 15:30	Abstract Session 8A
13:45- 15:30	Abstract Session 8B
15:30- 15:50	Refreshment Break*
18:30- 19:30	*Presidential Reception (by invitation only)**
19:30- 22:00	*Farewell Reception (ticket required)**

*Denotes non-CME Session/Event

08:00- 10:10	Abstract Session 10 Moderators: TBA
09:45- 09:55	Presentation of the Hibbs, Moe & Goldstein Awards Jennifer M. Bauer, MD, MS & Martin Repko, MD, PhD
09:55- 10:05	Transfer of the Presidency Introduction Laurel C. Blakemore, MD
10:05- 10:10	Transfer of the Presidency Speech Suken A. Shah, MD
10:10- 10:30	Refreshment Break*
10:30- 12:15	Abstract Session 11 Moderators: TBA
12:15	SRS 60th Annual Meeting Concludes

*Denotes non-CME Session/Event

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CME

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Certificates

CME certificates will be available to pre-registered delegates upon the opening of the meeting. Delegates who registered onsite may access their certificates after 30 days.

Credit Designation

The Scoliosis Research Society designates this Live activity, 60th Annual Meeting, for a maximum of 27 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Meeting Date	Maximum Daily Credits
Tuesday, September 16, 2025	3.75
Wednesday, September 17, 2025	6.75
Thursday, September 18, 2025	5.5
Friday, September 19, 2025	7.25
Saturday, September 20, 2025	3.75

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

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Travel

About Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

The SRS Annual Meeting is the perfect blend of scientific research, SRS business and city exploration and in 2025 we will be in the beautiful US city of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina and the 15^th-most populous city in the United States. It is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Our meeting will take place in the recently expanded Charlotte Convention Center, which is set in the Convention District. Famous for its sports, museums, and outdoor life, there’s always plenty to do. Attendees can check out everything from local restaurants to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Click here to learn more.

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Abstracts

November 1, 2024	Abstract Submission Opens
February 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EST (US)	Abstract Submission Closes
May 1, 2025*	Abstract Acceptance Notification
June 5, 2025	Abstract Acceptance Deadline

*Abstracts with authors missing a completed Relevant Financial Disclosure will NOT be reviewed.

Abstracts submitted for the SRS Annual Meeting must fit into one of the following categories to be considered for participation:

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis	Kyphosis (SK, Congenital and Pathological Conditions, not including Schwab - SRS type N)
Adult Spinal Deformity	Miscellaneous Conditions (Spondy, Trauma, Tumor, etc.)
Basic/Translational Science	Neuromuscular/Syndromic Deformity
Cervical Deformity	Non-Operative Treatment Methods
Early Onset Scoliosis	Quality/Safety/Value/Complications

Submission Portal and Deadline

Abstracts must be submitted online. Complete instructions for submission can be found in the submission portal. The deadline to submit and abstract is Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EST (US). No exceptions will be made.

Abstract Length

Submission length is limited to 2,500 characters.

Characters in the abstract title, body, and table/image caption will be counted (including spaces). Characters in the author and institution will not be counted. There is a strict limit of one graph, figure, or table to each submitted abstract. No exceptions will be made.

Previous Publication

Abstracts which have been previously published or accepted in an English language peer-reviewd journal prior to the abstract submission deadline of February 3, 2025 are NOT eligible for submission.

Disclosure and Licensing Requirement

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Therefore, as a person who is in position to influence or control the content of a CME activity, ALL abstract authors must disclose all financial relationships held in the past 24 months with ineligible companies.* If the financial relationship has occurred in the past 24 months, but has since ended, we still require you to disclose the relationship.

Product-Specific Language

SRS strongly prefers that pharmaceuticals and proprietary software/databases as well as surgical approaches or specific instrumentation such as "Surgimap, MIMICS, EOS Imaging, ROTEM, XLIF, DLIF, AxiaLIF, Solera, Vertex, Expedium, Mountaineer, Shilla, VEPTR, etc.," are not used in presentations. These terms should be replaced by a generic term or description of the drug, software/database and/or instrumentation or technique unless the use of the term directly impacts learners' understanding of the presentation or data. Instrumentation may also be referred to when the device name is a landmark system that is no longer sold (i.e. Harrington, Cotrel-Dubousset, Luque). It is recognized that studies evaluating a device or devices or comparing different devices or techniques may require the use of product or technique names. If a device trade name or industry developed technique using a trademarked name are used in an abstract or presentation, it will be specifically reviewed by the CME Committee for evaluation of any relevant financial relationships. When there is a known financial relationship, expanded verbal disclosure will be necessary at the time of presentation. Furthermore, if a product name is mentioned, the audience should be informed of why it is necessary to give the name.

Please review the SRS Product Translation Glossary for more information.

Abstract Review

All abstracts submitted will be reviewed and graded, in blinded fashion, by the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee. To maintain an unbiased review of all abstracts, please do NOT include any identifying information such as researcher, institution, or study group names in your abstract. Inclusion of any identifying information will disqualify your abstract from review.

Two-year follow-up is required for papers submitted to Annual Meeting. Based upon abstract grading, those selected will be assigned to a four-minute oral presentation or three-minute E-Point presentation. Acceptance notification will be sent in May 2025.

Attendance

By submitting an abstract to the Annual Meeting, abstract authors agree that at least one (1) author will attend the meeting for which the abstract is accepted and will be available to present on the date and at the time assigned by the organizing committees. Authors will be notified of presentation times at the time of or shortly after notification of acceptance and are expected to make appropriate travel arrangements to ensure that at least one of the abstract's authors will be in attendance. In addition, presenting authors are expected to register to attend the meetings for which they are accepted by the deadline set forth in their acceptance notification. Abstracts for which an author is not pre-registered by the dates set forth may be withdrawn from the program.

Acceptance

All selected authors will be required to respond to a formal invitation by June 5, 2025, to confirm participation in the program.

Oral Presentation Cancellation and No-Show Policy

Authors unable to present their paper in person should inform SRS as soon as possible with a co-author that can attend to present the paper. If no one is able to attend in person, please inform SRS by June 25, 2025, so an alternate paper can be substituted. Please note that in the case of aa "no-show" podium presentation, the presenting author associated with the "no-show" paper will be prohibited from presenting any papers at the next two Annual Meetings.

E-Point Presentation Cancellation Policy

At least one author or co-author on all E-Point presentations is expected to register to attend the meeting for which they are accepted by the deadline set forth in their acceptance notification. If this author cancels their registration prior to the meeting, the E-Point presentation may be withdrawn from the program.

Advance Presentation Submission Requirement

All presentations must clear a CME review conducted by the SRS CME Committee. Presenters may be required to submit slides for review before the meeting and may be asked to make small or significant changes if a bias issue is found. Failure to address pertinent CME review issues will result in pulling the presentation from the program and in a one-year ban for abstract presentations and a three-year ban for invited speakers and faculty presentations.

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Presenters

Key Dates

March 25, 2025	Deadline to Respond to Faculty Invitation, and Complete Financial Relationship Disclosure, Attestation and Non-Exclusive Forms
May 6, 2025	Registration Opens
June 5, 2025	Deadline to Respond to Abstract Presenter Invitation, and Complete Financial Relationship Disclosure, Attestation, and Non-exclusive Forms
June 11, 2025	Online Speaker Ready Room Opens
June 26, 2025	Deadline to Register for the Meeting, Deadline to Make Changes to Title or Authors* and Deadline to Withdraw to Avoid No-Show Consideration
August 1, 2025	Deadline to Upload Faculty Presentations to Speaker Ready Room
August 20, 2025	Deadline to upload Manuscript
September 3, 2025	Deadline to Upload Podium and E-Point Presentations to Speaker Ready Room
September 3, 2025	Online Speaker Ready Room Closes at 17:00 EDT (US)

*Authors can only be added to an abstract if they have an existing author account in the abstract submission system AND a completed Relevant Financial Relationship Disclosure Form. Changes can NOT be made to the body of the abstract, images, or tables. No exceptions.

Registration

Faculty and presenting authors are required to register for the meeting and pay the required registration fees.

If the original presenting author is unable to present their abstract in-person in Charlotte, another co-author on the paper may present in their place. Please contact education@srs.org by June 26, 2025 with any author changes.

For more information on registration, please visit: Registration.

CME

The 60th Annual Meeting is CME accredited, and it is therefore essential that the presentations are free from commercial influence. References to commercial products must use their generic name or be balanced by referring to other similar products. Please see the guidelines below for CME information.

Non-Exclusive License and Attestation

All faculty, podium, and E-Point presenting authors must complete a Non-Exclusive License and Attestation Form in the Speaker Management System. All presenters will be prompted to complete this form upon logging in to accept their presentation(s) by June 5, 2025.

Disclosures

All faculty, podium, and E-Point presentations must disclose the author’s financial relationships with ineligible companies, from the past 24 months, on the second slide of the presentation.

Please note: An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Sample Disclosure Slide

Product Name Use Policy

SRS strongly prefers that pharmaceuticals and proprietary software/databases as well as surgical approaches or specific instrumentation such as “Surgimap, MIMICS, EOS Imaging, ROTEM, XLIF, DLIF, AxiaLIF, Solera, Vertex, Expedium, Mountaineer, VEPTR, Shilla, etc.,” are not used in presentations. These terms should be replaced by a generic term or description of the drug, software/database and/or instrumentation or technique unless the use of the term directly impacts learners’ understanding of the presentation or data. Instrumentation may also be referred to when the device name is a landmark system that is no longer sold (i.e. Harrington, Cotrel-Dubousset, Luque). It is recognized that studies evaluating a device or devices or comparing different devices or techniques may require the use of product or technique names. If a device trade name or industry developed technique using a trademarked name are used in an abstract or presentation, it will be specifically reviewed by the CME Committee for evaluation of any relevant financial relationships. When there is a known relevant financial relationship, expanded verbal disclosure will be necessary at the time of presentation. Furthermore, if a product name is mentioned, the audience should be informed of why it is necessary to give the name.

Product-Specific Language Glossary

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The deadline to upload faculty presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is August 1, 2025.
All faculty presentations must meet the time requirement noted in the meeting program.
Presentations must be in 16:9 format (widescreen). For instructions on converting from 4:3 to 16:9, please visit: PowerPoint Conversion Guide
Faculty presentations must follow the slide format below:
- 1^st Slide – Must include title and speaker name
- 2^nd Slide – Must include disclosures of all financial relationships with ineligible companies
- Last Slide – Should include references.
Company names and logos may not be used in any presentation (including in images).

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Podium Presentations

The deadline to upload podium presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is September 3, 2025 at 17:00 EDT (US).
All podium presentations are 4 minutes and must include a PowerPoint
Presentations must be in 16:9 format (widescreen). For instruction on converting from 4:3 to 16:9, please visit: PowerPoint Conversion Guide
Podium presentations must follow the slide format below:
- 1st Slide – Must include title and all authors of the abstract.
- 2nd Slide – Must include disclosures of all financial relationships with ineligible companies
  Click here to view a Sample Disclosure Slide
- Last Slide – Should include references
Company names and logos may not be used in any presentation (including in images)

Manuscripts

Manuscripts are required for abstracts selected for Podium presentations. Manuscripts must be uploaded in the Speaker Management System by presenting authors no later than August 20, 2025.

For more information, please visit: Manuscript Guidelines

Podium Presentation Cancellation & No-Show Policy

Authors unable to present their paper in-person should inform SRS as soon as possible with a co-author that can attend to present the paper. If no one can attend in-person, please inform SRS by June 26, 2025, so an alternate paper can be substituted.

Please note: In the case of a "no-show" podium presentation, the presenting author associated with the "no-show" paper will be prohibited from presenting any papers at the next two Annual Meetings.

E-Point Presentations

Presentation Requirements

Deadline to upload E-Point Presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is September 3, 2025 at 17:00 EDT (US).
All E-Point Presentations must have audio narration (maximum 3 minutes). For instruction on how to include audio narration, please visit: Recording Narration Guide
No video, embedded video, or transition animations may be included in your E-Point Presentation
Presentations should be created using only Western English alpha-numeric characters
Presentations must be in 16:9 format (widescreen). For instruction on converting from 4:3 to 16:9, please visit: PowerPoint Conversion Guide
All E-Point Presentations will be displayed through an online Kiosk at the meeting in Charlotte.
E-Point presentations are limited to 13 slides. Please follow the slide format below:
- 1st Slide – Must include title and all authors of the abstract
- 2nd Slide – Must include disclosures of all financial relationships with ineligible companies
  Click here to view a Sample Disclosure Slide
- Last Slide – Should include references
Company names and logos may not be used in any presentation (including in images)

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Presentation Upload

All presentations must be uploaded through the Speaker Ready Room. Please adhere to the presentation upload deadlines:

Faculty Presentations	August 1, 2025
Podium and E-Point Presentations	September 3, 2025, 17:00 EDT (US)

Online Speaker Ready Room

Presentations can be uploaded to the online Speaker Ready Room starting June 11, 2025. The online Speaker Ready Room will close on Tuesday, September 3, 2025 at 17:00 EDT (US).

Once the site is open, an email will be sent to all presenters, which will contain a site access link.

Questions: If you have technical questions with your presentation upload, please click the "SUPPORT" button at the top right of the Speaker Ready Room homepage.

Onsite Speaker Ready Room

All presentations are due to the Speaker Ready Room before the meeting. Should you need to make any necessary adjustments to presentations, the Speaker Ready Room will be accessible onsite.

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Howard Steel Lecture

The Steel Lecture is named after Dr. Howard Steel, a former orthopedist who believed that physicians are often too busy to “stop and smell the roses,” and endowed a lectureship to bring non-medical education to several orthopedic societies, including SRS. Delivering the 2025 Steel Lecture is Michèle Flournoy.

Michèle Flournoy is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, and a Co-Founder, former Chief Executive Officer, and now Chair of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).

Michèle served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from February 2009 to February 2012. She was the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense in the formulation of national security and defense policy, oversight of military plans and operations, and in National Security Council deliberations. She led the development of the Department of Defense’s 2012 Strategic Guidance and represented the Department in dozens of foreign engagements, in the media and before Congress.

Prior to confirmation, Michèle co-led President Obama’s transition team at the Defense Department. In January 2007, Michèle co-founded CNAS, a bipartisan think tank dedicated to developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security policies. She served as CNAS’ President until 2009, and returned as CEO in 2014. In 2017, she co-founded WestExec Advisors, a strategic advisory firm. Michèle serves on the boards of CNAS, Booz Allen Hamilton, the Council on Foreign Relations, Amida Technology Solutions, and CARE. She serves on a number of advisory boards, including for The Leadership Council for Women in National Security, The Mission Continues, Intel, and PIMCO. She is a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, a current member of both the Defense Policy Board and the Aspen Strategy Group, and a former member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and the CIA Director’s External Advisory Board.

Michèle earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree from Balliol College, Oxford University, where she was a Newton-Tatum scholar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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General

What is the Annual Meeting?

The Scoliosis Research Society's Annual Meeting is a form for the realization of the Society's mission and goals, the improvement of patient care for those with spinal deformities. Presentations at the Annual Meeting are given by leading experts in the field and have value for health care professionals who treat spinal deformities at all levels and in all ages. Four-minute Abstracts will be presented on an array of topics, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, growing spine, kyphosis, adult deformity, trauma, neuromuscular scoliosis and tumors.

What is the appropriate attire for the meeting?

Business casual attire (collared shirts, and jeans or khakis) is appropriate for Annual Meeting sessions. Cocktail attire is recommended for the Farewell Reception on Friday evening.

Who can attend the Annual Meeting?

Presentations at the Annual Meeting will have value for physicians and allied health personnel who treat spinal deformities at all levels and patients of all ages. Medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers with an interest in spinal deformities will also benefit from the materials presented.

What language is spoken at the Annual Meeting?

Presentations and meeting materials will be provided in English.

Where is the Annual Meeting?

The 60th Annual Meeting will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Abstracts

What is the deadline to submit an abstract?

Abstract submission is now closed. Please see the Abstract page for more information.

Registration

How do I register for the Annual Meeting?

Registration for the 60th Annual Meeting will open on May 6th, 2025. Registering during the Advanced Registration period is encouraged. Please view the Registration Page for registration options and rates.

How long will registration be open?

The Early Registration Rate will be available until August 14, 2025. After that Online registration will remain available at the late/on-site rate until September 4, 2025. (On-site registration will be available beginning September 16, 2025)

What is included in my Registration?

Entrance to all general and concurrent sessions
Admission to the industry workshops
Meeting materials
Refreshment breaks and lunch
Welcome Reception & Opening Ceremonies
Certificate of attendance and CME credits
Meeting app with ARS capabilities for an interactive meeting experience

How do I receive the Reduced Rate Country Registration rate?

View a list of countries that qualify for reduced rate registration.

Individuals residing in the countries listed at the link above qualify for reduced registration rates. When registering online, delegates will automatically be placed in the correct registration class based on the details collected during sign-in process.

Can I pay for my registration by Wire Transfer?

Please contact SRS at meetings@srs.org for more information on payment options.

How do I register multiple people for the Annual Meeting?

For information on registering a group of five (5) individuals or more, please email SRS at meetings@srs.org

How do I obtain an invitation letter to attend the Annual Meeting in-person?

Only participants registered for the in-person meeting can obtain a personal invitation letter. Individuals that require an invitation letter to obtain a visa in order to attend the meeting must:

Register for the in-person meeting.
Request a Letter of Invitation by emailing the information below to the SRS Meetings Team at meetings@srs.org

Full Name and Designation
Company/Institution
Address
City
Country
Passport Number (only if required)

SRS cannot assist participants with the visa application process and cannot intervene with embassies or consulates on behalf of participants. The letter of invitation does not financially obligate the Scoliosis Research Society in any way. Please see the Travel page for more information on invitation letters to obtain a visa.

What is the meeting registration cancellation and refund policy?

Full refunds, less a 10% processing fee, will be granted for the cancellation meeting registrations until August 14, 2025. No refunds will be granted after August 14, 2025. Cancellation and refund requests should be sent in writing via email to meetings@srs.org. Delegates will receive confirmation and refund within 14 days of receipt of their cancellation notice.

CME & Membership

How do I get my CME Certificate

To claim CME and download attendance certificates, after the meeting go to the CME webpage and sign in with your last (family) name and your SRS ID#. You will need to indicate the sessions you attended and then a PDF certificate will be generated for you to download and print. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Affiliate Meeting Space

All affiliate function requests need to be submitted online. Submit an online Affiliate Space Request Form.

Once approved, SRS will handle all space requests on a first-come, first-served basis. All requests must go through the online approval process before space will be granted.

Please remember the following guidelines when requesting space for an affiliate function:

No entertainment functions, meetings, courses or social functions involving surgeon delegates may be scheduled to conflict with SRS meeting program hours, activity hours, exhibit hours or social events. Internal corporate meetings involving supporter or affiliate organization staff only are exempt from this limitation.
Entertainment and social functions must be in good taste and conform to the purpose of the meeting, as well as complying with all AdvaMed guidelines governing interaction with physicians.
SRS should be notified in writing of any special activities (whether entertainment, education or promotional in nature) planned by an affiliated company for the period during which SRS meeting function occur.
Announcements and invitations addressed to members of the medical profession concerning such industry events should clearly indicate the name of the corporate support and must in no manner imply directly or indirectly that the event is part of, or an official activity of, SRS.
Attendee lists provided by SRS to Corporate Supporters, either as part of the Benefits of Support outlined in the Corporate Support Program are intended for a one-time, meeting-related use only. All announcements and invitations addressed to SRS meeting delegates should be pre-approved by SRS.
Company is responsible for ordering F&B and/or AV needs for affiliate space. Company is responsible for all expenses and billing will be handled directly between the company and hotel.

Still Have Questions?

Contact:

Scoliosis Research Society
Meetings Department
555 E. Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: +1-414-289-9107
Fax: +1-414-276-3349
Email: meetings@srs.org

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