60th Annual Meeting
Thank you for attending the SRS 60th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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
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.
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.
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, Navigating the Changing Geopolitical Landscape, 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, PIMCO, and Girl Security. She is a member of the Aspen Strategy Group. She is a former member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and the CIA Director’s External Advisory Board, and the Secretary of Defense’s Defense Policy 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.
Harrington Lecture
The Harrington Lectureship honors Dr. Paul R. Harrington (1911–1980), a scoliosis expert and founding member of the Scoliosis Research Society. This year’s lecture will be presented by Peter O. Newton, M.D. Dr Newton is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California where he has practiced for more than 30 years specializing in the care of children and adolescents with spinal deformities.
He completed his undergraduate training in Bioengineering at UCSD before getting his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He returned to UCSD for his orthopedic residency training and was back to Dallas at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for his pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis fellowship. He joined the pediatric orthopedic group at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in 1994. Currently, he is the chief of the Orthopedic division and Surgeon in Chief at Rady Children’s. He is also a clinical professor in the department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego.
His professional society leadership has included posts as president of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society. He is the past president of the Harms Study Group which he led for 2 decades in their efforts to produce influential multicenter scoliosis research and was president of the foundation, Setting Scoliosis Straight.
In addition to clinical outcomes research, his laboratory has been involved in the basic science of spinal growth, biomechanical studies related to implants, 3-dimensional imaging methods/modeling and surgical quality improvement. Dr Newton is committed to advancing the field through excellence in clinical care, education of future generations, innovative research and organizational leadership.
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.
Scientific Sessions for Registered Attendees Only
As an international medical professional organization, SRS is required to adhere to the guidelines set forth by MedTech Europe in its Code of Ethical Business Practice. This ensures compliance with the regulations of non-U.S. institutions and maintains alignment with SRS’s industry partners. Within this code it states that “It is not appropriate for a Guest of a Healthcare Professional to attend either Company Events (including satellite symposia) or Third Party Organised Educational Events (unless the individual qualifies as participant in their own right), nor is it appropriate, in the interest of maintaining scientific exchange, for a Guest to participate in related hospitality during such Events (for example, lunches, industry booths and coffee breaks) even when the Healthcare professional pays for the Guest’s expense.”
Under the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice a guest is defined as “spouses, partners, family or guests of the Healthcare Professionals, or other person who does not have a bona fide professional interest in the information being shared at an Event.”
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 is open. 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
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