Make the Most of Your Breaks

EUROSPINE EduWeek 2026 introduces a new interactive Industry Programme, designed to create additional opportunities for learning, discussion and networking during the breaks between educational modules.

Throughout the week, participants are invited to join short expert talks, discover emerging technologies in spine surgery, meet key opinion leaders and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the different EduWeek courses — all in an informal setting at IRCAD Strasbourg.

All sessions are:

  • Included with EduWeek participation
  • Free of charge
  • Open access (no separate registration required)

Participants are encouraged to add the sessions directly to their agenda to make the most of the week’s educational and networking opportunities.

Coffee Break Expert Talks

Short focused expert sessions held during the EduWeek coffee breaks in the IRCAD Coffee Break Elevator Area.

Cerapedics is a global orthopaedics company focused on advancing bone repair technologies. The company’s FDA-approved products include PearlMatrix™ Bone Graft for lumbar spine fusion and i-FACTOR® Bone Graft for cervical spine fusion procedures.

Biocomposites is an international medical device company specialising in products for infection management in bone and soft tissue applications, supporting evolving strategies in spine surgery and musculoskeletal care.

Monday, 22 June · 10:30–10:45

Cerapedics Talk with Chris Arts
Topic: P15-driven products and mechanisms of action

Biocomposites Talk with Mark Sim
Topic: Infection in spine surgery — incidence rates and clinical implications

Monday, 22 June · 15:10–15:25

Cerapedics Talk with Chris Arts
Topic: P15-driven products and mechanisms of action

Biocomposites Talk with Vanc Dumping
Topic: Current practice in infection management

Monday, 22 June · 16:00–16:15

Cerapedics Talk with Chris Arts
Topic: P15-driven products and mechanisms of action

Biocomposites – STIMULAN & Research Results
Topic: Current practice in infection management and future developments

Tuesday, 23 June · 10:10–10:25

Cerapedics Talk with Chris Arts
Topic: P15-driven products and mechanisms of action

Biocomposites Talk
Topic: Key insights and highlights from previous sessions

Meet the Expert Sessions

Interactive sessions offering practical discussion and direct exchange with industry experts and faculty members, focused on innovation, surgical workflow, and evolving technologies in spine care.

Tuesday, 23 June · 13:00–13:45

IRCAD Lobby

ZEISS Meet the Expert with Andreas Reinke

Topic: From Loupes to Microscope: Enhancing Precision in Spine Surgery — Our Experience with Operating Microscope Integration

Practical experiences with integrating operating microscopes into spine surgery workflows, highlighting how advanced visualisation technologies can support surgical precision and ergonomics.

Wednesday, 24 June · 13:00–13:45

IRCAD Lobby

Medtronic Meet the Expert

Topic: Details to follow

Interactive expert discussion focused on innovations and current developments in spine surgery. Further programme details will be announced soon.

Why Attend the EduWeek Industry Programme?

The EUROSPINE EduWeek Industry Programme offers participants:

  • Direct interaction with industry experts and key opinion leaders
  • Insight into innovations in spine surgery and surgical technologies
  • Practical discussions on bone healing and infection management
  • Informal networking opportunities between educational sessions
  • Additional learning experiences integrated into the EduWeek environment