EUROSPINE is committed to advancing spine care through international collaboration. Our global partnerships empower local communities by providing them with high-quality education and fostering sustainable relationships.
Under the EUROSPINE International Cooperation Activities umbrella, we offer three distinct formats:
International Collaboration Activities
Branded Sessions
Feature EUROSPINE content in your national & international meetings
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Short 90-minute sessions.
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Must be scheduled in the prime-time slot of the cooperating society’s meeting.
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Proposed and coordinated via the Task Force for International Cooperation.
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Scientific involvement: 2-3 EUROSPINE speakers or moderators. Topic suggestion in cooperation with the inviting society.
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Basic agreement outlines branding and responsibilities.
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Logo use is possible with permission.
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A brief event report and feedback are required.
Have questions? Check out our FAQs. Ready to apply? Download the application form and email it to meetings@eurospine.org.
Ambassador Courses
Deliver EUROSPINE education directly to a region through structured, co-branded
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Full-day or half-day educational events.
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Held as pre-day events to national or regional meetings.
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A jointly developed scientific programme with local and EUROSPINE co-chairs.
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Requires a formal application and a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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EUROSPINE appoints faculty.
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Full co-branding with the EUROSPINE logo (subject to approval).
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A post-event report and participant feedback are required.
Need more details? Visit our FAQs page. If you’re ready, download the form and email it to meetings@eurospine.org.
Meeting Endorsements
EUROSPINE endorsement for high-quality external meetings
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Open to events aligned with EUROSPINE’s values and spine-related fields.
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A formal application and content review are required.
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Participation of a EUROSPINE representative is mandatory
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The minimum expected attendance is 150 participants.
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Endorsed events must display EUROSPINE branding.
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Promotion is provided through EUROSPINE channels.
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Transparency regarding industry support is required.
Endorsement may be withdrawn if quality standards are not upheld.
Still unsure? Explore our FAQs for answers. Ready to move forward? Simply download the form and send it to meetings@eurospine.org.
Criteria | Branded Sessions | Ambassador Courses | Meeting Endorsements |
| Definition | Short, focused 60–90 minute sessions during prime time of national society Annual Meetings. | Structured, co-branded, full- or half-day educational events organised in partnership with local societies. | EUROSPINE endorsement for external spine-related meetings that align with its mission and standards. |
| Application Process | Proposed by the TFIC or the local host; basic agreement required. | Formal application and a signed MoU are required. | formal application is required, including details of the event and a review of its content. |
| Branding | Logo use with permission; co-branding less prominent. | Full EUROSPINE co-branding on all materials (with approval). | Mandatory display of EUROSPINE branding on all materials. |
| Faculty Involvement | 1–2 EUROSPINE speakers or moderators proposed. | EUROSPINE appoints faculty; local suggestions considered; co-chaired. | Requires active participation of a EUROSPINE representative. |
| Duration | 60–90 minutes. | Half-day to full-day. |
Still have questions?
Explore our FAQs or contact us at meetings@eurospine.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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Branded Sessions are short, flexible contributions to national meetings. Ambassador Courses are structured, full-day events. Both formats involve EUROSPINE faculty. Meeting Endorsements offer recognition without requiring direct content contribution, but adherence to strict standards is necessary.
For Branded Sessions, a proposal can be sumitted to the Task Force for International Cooperation. Ambassador Courses also require an application to the Task Force for International Cooperation.
Organisers of spine-related meetings that align with EUROSPINE's mission and standards. A formal application with detailed information and an agreement to include EUROSPINE branding and a representative is required.
Yes, for Branded Sessions and Ambassador Courses, EUROSPINE appoints speakers or faculty. For endorsements, a EUROSPINE representative must participate in the event in an active role.
All formats include the use of the EUROSPINE logo under different conditions. Ambassador Courses receive full co-branding, Branded Sessions allow logo use, and Endorsed Meetings must display the logo prominently.
Yes, both Branded Sessions and Ambassador Courses require a post-event report and feedback. Endorsed meetings must also align with ongoing quality standards and may be subject to review.