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Asia Pacific Meeting

February 6-7, 2026 | Fukuoka, Japan

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Asia Pacific Meeting

Please join us February 6-7, 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan for the Asia Pacific Meeting.

Key Dates

*Dates are subject to change

  May 1 – June 30, 2025    Call for Abstracts Open
  September 4, 2025   Abstract Acceptance Notification
  September 9, 2025   Registration Open
  December 18, 2025   Early Registration Rate Ends
  January 27, 2026   Advanced Registration Closes

 

About the Asia Pacific Meeting

 

Located in Fukuoka, Japan, the event will be a regionally focused meeting from the presenters to the location. To support this regional emphasis, submitted abstracts must have a senior author and/or presenting author and a majority of co-authors from the regions of Asia and/or Oceania.

For the region, by the region, this meeting aims to engage anyone involved in the treatment of spinal deformities including surgeons of every level, residents and fellows and researchers. As part of this new effort, SRS is pleased to be partnering with 14 regional societies. Each of these societies will provide the best paper from their recent Annual Meeting to be presented in the “Best Paper” session on February 6.

 

Registration

Registration for the Asia Pacific Meeting in Fukuoka, Japan will open on September 9, 2025.

Key Dates:
 September 9, 2025  Registration Opens
 December 18, 2025  Early Registration Rate Ends
 December 18, 2025   Cancellation/Refund Deadline
 January 27, 2026   Online Registration Closes 
 February 6-7, 2026  Asia Pacific Meeting in Fukuoka, Japan

Meeting Pricing:
Registration Class Early Registration
On or before December 18, 2025
Late/Onsite Registration Rate
On or after December 19, 2025
SRS Member $250 $300
Non-Member $300 $360
Resident / Fellow / Medical Student $150 $180
Industry Representative $350 $420

What is included:
  • Admission to the Welcome Reception and industry workshops
  • Meeting materials
  • Refreshment breaks and lunch
  • Certificate of attendance

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Full refunds, less a 10% processing fee, will be granted for the cancellation meeting registrations until December 18, 2025. No refunds will be granted after December 18, 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.

Program

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the SRS Asia Pacific Meeting, participants should be able to:

  1. Increase level of knowledge in region-specific treatment practices and outcomes for AIS and ASD in Asian countries
  2. Identify how socioeconomic, cultural, and healthcare system factors influence surgical decision making.
  3. Identify region-specific practices in managing ASD with respect to biologics, investigations and instrumentation techniques.
  4. Enhance knowledge of patient-specific surgical planning and curve classification in AIS, including the integration of 3D analysis and understanding of coronal, sagittal, and axial deformities to optimize clinical and radiographic outcomes.
07:00-07:50 Breakfast Workshops
07:50-08:00 Break
08:00-10:00 Abstract Session 1
10:00-10:30 Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30-12:25 Education Session 1: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: From Natural History to Advanced Treatment Strategies
Moderators: Suken Shah, MD and Marinus de Kleuver

 
10:30-10:38 From Hippocrates to Modern Surgery: A Historical Journey Through AIS Treatment Evolution
Jose Manuel Ignacio, MD
10:38-10:46 Understanding the Natural History of AIS: Key Studies and Clinical Implications
Hee Kit Wong, MD
10:46-10:54 Pulmonary Function in AIS: Clinical Relevance and Emerging Insights
Marinus de Kleuver, MD, PhD
10:54-11:04 Discussion
11:04-11:12 Bracing in AIS: Evolution of Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
Sam Yeol Chang, MD
11:12-11:20 Beyond the Brace: Emerging Non-Surgical Interventions for AIS
Noriaki Kawakami, MD, DMSc
11:20-11:28 Surgical Innovation in AIS: From Spinal Fusion to Motion-Preserving Techniques
Suken Shah, MD
11:28-11:38 Discussion
11:38-11:46 Correction Mechanics and Maneuvers in AIS for Ideal Alignment
Qianyu Zhuang, MD
11:46-11:54 Defining Fusion Level and Goals: How Far Should We Go?
Mun Keong Kwan, MBBS, MS Orth
 
11:54-12:02 Adding-On Phenomenon and Decompensation: Managing Unexpected Curve Progression
Kenny Yat Hong Kwan, BMBCh(Oxon), FRCSEd
12:02-12:10 AIS and Long-Term Outcomes: Predicting Function, Pain, and Quality of Life
Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, MD, FRCS, MCh, PhD
12:10-12:22 Discussion
12:22-12:25 Closing Comments
12:25-12:45 Lunch Pick-up
12:45-13:45 Lunch Workshops – Industry
13:45-14:15 Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
14:15-16:40 Abstract Session 2: “Best Of” Session
14:15-14:20 Society Introduction
Australian Spine Society & New Zealand Orthopaedic Spine Society
14:20-14:25 Best Paper - Australian Spine Society
14:25-14:30 Best Paper - New Zealand Orthopaedic Spine Society
14:30-14:32 Society Introduction
Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS)
14:32-14:37 Best Paper - Asia Pacific Spine Society
14:37-14:45 Discussion
14:45-14:47 Society Introduction
Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
14:47-14:52 Best Paper - Association of Spine Surgeons of India
14:52-14:54 Society Introduction
Chinese Society of Scoliosis Surgeons
14:54-14:59 Best Paper - Chinese Society of Scoliosis Surgeons
14:59-15:01 Society Introduction
Indonesian Spine Society
15:01-15:06 Best Paper - Indonesian Spine Society
15:06-15:14 Discussion
15:14-15:16 Society Introduction
Japanese Scoliosis Society (JSS)
15:16-15:21 Best Paper - Japanese Scoliosis Society
15:21-15:26 Society Introduction
Korean Society of Spine Surgery & Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
15:26-15:31 Best Paper - Korean Society of Spine Surgery
15:31-15:36 Best Paper - Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
15:36-15:44 Discussion
15:44-15:46 Society Introduction
Malaysia Spine Society (MSS)
15:46-15:51 Best Paper - Malaysia Spine Society
15:51-15:53 Society Introduction
Philippine Spine Society
15:53-15:58 Best Paper - Philippine Spine Society
15:58-16:00 Society Introduction
Singapore Spine Society
16:00-16:05 Best Paper - Singapore Spine Society
16:05-16:13 Discussion
16:13-16:15 Society Introduction
Spine Society of Thailand (SST)
16:15-16:20 Best Paper - Spine Society of Thailand
16:20-16:22 Society Introduction
Taiwan Spine Society (TWSS)
16:22-16:27 Best Paper - Taiwan Spine Society
16:27-16:35 Discussion
16:35-16:45 Closing Comments
16:45-18:45 Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

 

Exhibits, Workshops, Support

2026 SRS Asia Pacific Meeting Brochure

Please note that some items are available for a discounted rate for regional only companies. All support items will count towards your 2026 support level. Please contact corporate support@srs.org with questions or to secure any support opportunities.

Abstracts

May 1, 2025 Abstract Submission Opens
June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm Japan Standard Time Abstract Submission Closes
September 4, 2025* Abstract Acceptance Notification
October 3, 2025 Abstract Acceptance Deadline

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

 

Partner Organizations

About Partner Organizations

The Asia Pacific Meeting is, as a scientific meeting for the region, by the region, held by the Scoliosis Research Society in conjunction with regional Partner Organizations.

Partner Organizations

Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society (KSNS)
 Philippine Spine Society