Abstract submission is closed

Key Dates

*dates are subject to change

July 1, 2024	Abstract Submission Open
October 1, 2024	Abstract Submission Closes
December 3, 2024	Early Registration Rate Opens
February 27, 2025	Early Registration Rate Ends
April 2, 2025	On-Site Registration Opens
April 2-5, 2025	32nd IMAST \| Glasgow Scotland

About IMAST

The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland is where leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and the most advanced spine technologies come together in an international forum to demonstrate and discuss recent advances in spine surgery. IMAST focuses on innovative and new methods/techniques for spinal pathology. Educational content includes instructional course lectures, four-minute paper presentations, case discussions, E-Point Presentations, and industry workshops, all lead by a multidisciplinary and international faculty.

Meeting Venue

Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, United Kingdom

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Program

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of IMAST, participants should be able to:

Assess indicators for integrating innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and wearable devices, into current operative spine care practices, and evaluate the limitations of current technology
Discuss current best-practices for complication avoidance by utilizing innovative technology in adult spinal deformity surgery.
Analyze the indications and limitations for minimally invasive and motion-preservation surgical options, including endoscopic and MIS fusion techniques, in Adult Spinal Deformity and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Improve the knowledge of operative and non-operative standard of care for early-onset scoliosis and congenital spine pathologies

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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.

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Credit Designation

The Scoliosis Research Society designates this Live activity, 32^nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, for a maximum of 12 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
Wednesday, April 2, 2025	2
Thursday, April 3, 2025	6
Friday, April 4, 2025	4

Presenters

Key Dates

*dates are subject to change

December 3, 2024	Registration Opens
January 7, 2025	Deadline to Respond to Invitation, and Complete Financial Relationship Disclosure, Attestation, and Non-exclusive Forms
January 24, 2025	Deadline to Register for the Meeting, Deadline to Make Changes to Title or Authors* and Deadline to Withdraw to Avoid No-Show Consideration
January 31, 2025	Online Speaker Ready Room Opens
February 25, 2025	Deadline to Upload Faculty Presentations
March 12, 2025	Deadline to upload Manuscript
March 21, 2025	Deadline to Upload Podium and E-Point Presentations to Speaker Ready Room
March 21, 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 financial relationship disclosure. Changes can NOT be made to the body of an abstract, images, or tables. No exceptions will be made.

Registration

Faculty and Presenting Authors: Please refer to your invitation.

Presenting authors are required to register for the meeting and pay the required registration fees. If the original presenting author is unable to present live in San Diego, another co-author on the paper may present in their place. Please contact education@srs.org by January 25, 2025 with any author changes.

For more information on registration, please visit: Registration.

CME

The 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Deformity 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 January 7, 2025.

Disclosures

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

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

Manuscripts

Manuscripts are required for abstracts selected as Podium Presentations. Manuscripts must be uploaded in the Speaker Management System by presenting authors no later than March 12, 2025.

For more information, please visit: Manuscript Guidelines

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Deadline to upload faculty presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is February 25, 2025 at 17:00 EDT (US)
All faculty presentations must meet the time requirement in your invitation
Presentations must be in 16:9 format (widescreen). For instruction on converting from 4:3 to 16:9, please visit: PowerPoint Conversion Guide
Faculty presentations must follow the slide format below:
- 1st Slide – Must include title and speaker name
- 2nd 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

Deadline to upload podium presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is March 21, 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
- Last Slide – Should include references
Company names and logos may not be used in any presentation (including in images)

E-Point Presentations

Deadline to upload E-Point Presentations to the online Speaker Ready Room is March 21, 2025 at 17:00 EDT
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
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
- 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: February 25, 2025
Podium and E-Point Presentations: March 21, 2025

Please Note: Presenters who have uploaded presentations to IMAST or SRS’s Annual Meeting Speaker Ready Room (SRR) since 2020 may use the same email account and password. If a presentation was uploaded before 2020, a new account will need to be created on the SRR site.

If you have uploaded a presentation since 2020, but have forgotten your password, click the 'Forgot Password' button and an email will be sent to the registered account email.

If you need further technical assistance, please click the "SUPPORT" button at the top right of the Speaker Ready Room homepage.

Online Speaker Ready Room

Presentations can be uploaded to the online Speaker Ready Room starting January 31, 2025.

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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Abstracts

Glasgow, Scotland
April 2-5, 2025

Abstract submission is closed

Key Dates

July 1, 2024	Abstract Submission Opens
October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT (US)	Abstract Submission Closes
December 10, 2024	Abstract Acceptance Notification
January 7, 2025	Abstract Acceptance Deadline

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

All abstracts must be submitted online by October 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (US). No exceptions will be made.

The theme for the 2025 IMAST meeting is “Changing Practice with New Technologies.”

Abstract Categories

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

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis	Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Adult Spinal Deformity	Early Onset Scoliosis
AI & Machine Learning*	Kyphotic Deformities
Basic Science, Biomechanics/Genetics	Neuromuscular and Congenital Scoliosis
Cervical Spine: Deformity, Degenerative	Quality/Safety/Value/Complications
Complex (Spondylolisthesis, Tumor, Trauma, etc.)

Authors can choose optional sub-categories to further classify their topic. More than one sub-category can be selected:

Minimally Invasive	Novel Technique
Motion Preservation	Complications

*New Category for IMAST 2025: AI & Machine Learning

Abstracts eligible for this category will describe utilization of artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, or wearable technology in the diagnosis, treatment planning, intraoperative guidance, or postoperative care of operative spine pathology.

Submission Portal & Deadline

Abstracts must be submitted online. Complete instructions for submission can be found in the submission portal. The deadline to submit an abstract is Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT (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 listing 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 or Presentation

Abstracts which have been published in journals, meeting proceedings, or other publications, as well as those presented at meetings prior to the SRS meeting to which authors wish to submit are NOT eligible for submission. Only abstracts that have NOT been previously published or presented are 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. Visit this link to disclose: https://owpm1.com/abstracts/IMAST/disclosure
The username is the email associated with your abstract and the password your first name.

*An ineligible company is an entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or on patients. For specific examples of ineligible companies visit accme.org/standards.

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 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.

Please view the SRS Product Translation Glossary for more information.

Abstract Review

All abstracts submitted will be reviewed and graded, in blinded fashion, by the IMAST Committee. One-year follow-up is required for papers submitted to IMAST. 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 on December 10, 2024.

Attendance

By submitting an abstract to IMAST, 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 January 7, 2025, to confirm participation in the program.

Oral 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 is able to attend in person, please inform SRS by January, so an alternate paper can be substituted. Please note that 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 IMAST 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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General

What is IMAST?

The 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques (IMAST) is an in person meeting experience that provides a scientific forum for leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and the most advanced spine technologies from around the world to come together to demonstrate recent advances in spine surgery. For two days, spine surgeons and other allied health professionals from around the world discuss, debate and demonstrate recent advances in spine surgery. Educational content includes didactic presentations, papers on current research, E-Point Presentations, case discussions, debates, instructional course lectures, and video demonstrations all lead by a multidisciplinary and international faculty.

What is appropriate attire for IMAST?

Business casual attire (collared shirts, and jeans or khakis) is appropriate for IMAST sessions.

Who can attend IMAST?

IMAST invites those who include spinal surgery techniques or technology in their profession, including spine surgeons (both orthopedic and neurological surgeons), residents, fellows, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, engineers, and company personnel.

What language is spoken at IMAST?

Presentations and meeting materials will be provided in English.

Where is IMAST 2025?

The 32^nd IMAST will be held at Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland.

Registration

How do I register for IMAST?

Registration for the 32^nd IMAST will open on December 3, 2024. Registering during the Advanced Registration period is encouraged.

How long will registration be open?

Early registration will open on December 3, 2024. The early registration rate will be available until February 27, 2025. Online registration will remain open until March 20, 2025 at the late/ On-Site registration rate. On-site registration will be available on April 2, 2025

What is included in my Registration?

Registration for the meeting in Glasgow, Scotland includes:

Entrance to all general and concurrent sessions
Admission to the industry hands-on workshops
Meeting materials
Refreshment breaks and lunch
Certificate of attendance and CME credits
Meeting app with ARS capabilities for an interactive meeting experience
Access to meet face-to-face with exhibitors

How do I receive the Reduced Rate Country Registration rate?

Click here to 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 to IMAST?

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 IMAST 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:

1. Register for the meeting, opening on December 3, 2024.

2. 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.

Affiliate Meeting Space

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.

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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Travel

Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.
The city has a range of cultural attractions including many museums and art galleries offering free entry, such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the award-winning Riverside Museum.

Visitors can explore the works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, walk the city centre Art Mural Trail or take a stroll through one of the many parks and green spaces.

Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week, plus a full calendar of other exciting events and festivals throughout the year.

The food and drink scene offers something for everyone, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining, in a variety of lively neighbourhoods including Finnieston (SEC), the City Centre, the West End and Merchant City.

Delegates can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.

If you’re extending your stay, Glasgow has excellent travel connections for exploring Scotland and an exciting selection of year-round tours leaving daily for the Scottish Highlands.

Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the main airport in Glasgow and is located approximately 7.8 miles from the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) (Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW).

Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is approximately 42.8 miles from the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow (Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW).

Taxis or rideshares (Uber) are commonly used and available at the airport.

To enter the United States, international travelers are required to have a valid passport. A visa is required for the citizens of countries that do not have visa-exempt agreements with the U.S.

Please visit the U.S. government travel site, to confirm if you would require a visa in entering the U.S.

Please contact your local United States Consulate to learn more about visa acquisition. Please note, SRS is unable to submit a visa application on the registrant’s behalf. The decision to grant visas is at the sole Discretion of the embassy/consulate. The meeting organizers cannot change the decision of the governmental agency should your application be denied.

Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. It is recommended that you apply early for your visa.

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About IMAST

Meeting Venue

Program

Learning Objectives

CME

ACCME Accreditation Statement

CME Certificates

Credit Designation

Presenters

Key Dates

Abstracts

Abstracts

Key Dates

The theme for the 2025 IMAST meeting is “Changing Practice with New Technologies.”

Abstract Categories

Product-Specific Language

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IMAST?

What is appropriate attire for IMAST?

Who can attend IMAST?

What language is spoken at IMAST?

Where is IMAST 2025?

How do I register for IMAST?

How long will registration be open?

What is included in my Registration?

How do I receive the Reduced Rate Country Registration rate?

Can I pay for my registration by Wire Transfer?

How do I register multiple people to IMAST?

How do I obtain an invitation letter to attend IMAST in-person?

AFFILIATE MEETING SPACE

Contact:

Travel

Exhibits and Support

Housing