Online abstract submission is now open until Monday, 1 March 2021, 23:59 CET

Participants are invited to submit abstracts to the scientific secretariat according to the newly, thoughtfully prepared 17 submission categories:

Basic science: biology Basic science: biomechanics Craniocervical junction (all pathologies) Degenerative (cervical) Degenerative (thoracolumbar) Trauma (whole spine) Tumour (whole spine) Infection (whole spine) Adult deformity (whole spine)

Growing spine Intradural spinal pathologies Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) New techniques Diagnostics and imaging Non-operative treatment Complications and patient safety Epidemiology and medical economics

Abstracts need to be submitted online via the society website, where you can also find the submission guidelines and information on the reviewing process.

Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the author to present at the congress if accepted. Notification of acceptance and information regarding presentations will be forwarded to the authors immediately after the reviewing process by e-mail mid June 2021.

For an abstract to be included in the final scientific programme, it is mandatory for the presenting author to register for the congress and to settle payment as soon as the notification of abstract acceptance is received and not later than Tuesday, 22 June 2021. Expenses associated with the preparation, submission and presentation of an abstract are the responsibility of the presenter(s)/author(s).

The abstract submission deadline is Monday, 1 March 2021, 23:59 CET