2 nd Announcement. EuroSpine September 2 4, 2015 Bella Center Copenhagen, Denmark Fotolia.

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1 2 nd Announcement EuroSpine 2015 September 2 4, 2015 Bella Center Copenhagen, Denmark Fotolia.com/marcovarro

2 Table of Contents Important Facts... 3 Contact Information... 4 Executive Committee and Chairs... 5 Welcome Message from the Local Hosts... 6 Welcome Message from the EUROSPINE President... 7 Preliminary Programme... 8 CME Accreditation... 8 Preliminary Programme Structure... 9 EUROSPINE Awards EUROSPINE Travel Grants Copenhagen Networking Programme General Information Registration Information

3 Important Facts Congress Venue and Date Bella Center A/S Center Boulevard Copenhagen, Denmark September 2 4, 2015 Congress Website Local Hosts Finn Bjarke Christensen Institute of Clinical Medicine University Hospital of Aarhus Aarhus, Denmark Martin Gehrchen Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rigshospitalet National University Hospital of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark Keydates Individual author notification beginning of June 2015 Author s registration until June 15, 2015 (early bird fee) Preliminary scientific programme Mid June 2015 E-poster upload August 2015 Please find all important information on 3

4 Contact Information Organisation and Exhibition Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Mr. Justus G. Appelt, Ms. Nadia Al-Hamadi Carl-Pulfrich-Strasse Jena, Germany Phone Fax eurospine@conventus.de EUROSPINE Secretariat EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe c/o Ms. Judith Reichert Schild Seefeldstrasse Uster-Zürich, Switzerland Phone Fax info@eurospine.org Membership Ms. Claudia Ortner Mobile membership@eurospine.org Marketing Ms. Anna Faber Mobile faber@eurospine.org 4

5 Executive Committee and Chairs Executive Committee President Vice President Past President Secretary Treasurer and Stakeholder Council Assistant Treasurer Education Council Meeting Council Research Council Membership Council Haluk Berk, Turkey Michael Ogon, Austria Philip J. Sell, United Kingdom Everard Munting, Belgium Finn Bjarke Christensen, Denmark Marco Teli, Italy Joerg Franke, Germany Thomas R. Blattert, Germany Margareta Nordin, France Christoph Siepe, Germany Chairs Programme Committee Thomas R. Blattert, Germany Membership Committee Christoph Siepe, Germany Educational Committee Joerg Franke, Germany Pre-Day and Lunch Symposia Committee Luis Alvarez Galovich, Spain Research Task Force Margareta Nordin, France Spine Tango Committee Tim Pigott, United Kingdom Website and E-learning Committee Dominique A. Rothenfluh, United Kingdom 2015 Awards Committee Michael Ogon, Austria Patient Line Committee Antonio Faundez, Switzerland 5

6 Welcome Message from the Local Hosts Dear colleagues, Dear ladies and gentlemen, The congress of the Spine Society of Europe, EUROSPINE, is the most important platform for exchanging the latest research results and innovations in the prevention and treatment of spinal disorders. The aim is to combine existing knowledge and to develop and implement concepts for the benefit of patients across Europe. Continuing this successful path together with your support is the formulated wish of EUROSPINE 2015 from September 2 4, 2015 in Copenhagen. For this year, we are planning the official EUROSPINE 2015 evening as a large gathering of the entire spine community in other words, we would like to welcome scientists, physicians and industry representatives equally at this function. With the Opera House, we have booked an impressive and suitable location, which offers us the possibility to provide space for up to 750 participants. An impressive view and culinary pleasures promise a special night please support this with your participation! We look forward to the further organisation and the progress of EUROSPINE 2015 and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to Copenhagen. We would also like to thank all those, who joined us on the long and extensive path of preparation of the congress. Kind regards Finn Bjarke Christensen Martin Gehrchen 6

7 Welcome Message from the EUROSPINE President Dear friends, colleagues and spine specialists, 20 years! It will be the twentieth anniversary of the EUROSPINE congress in 2015, Copenhagen. EUROSPINE was the name used at the first conjoined meeting before the merging of two spine societies, European Spinal Deformity Society and European Spine Society. Since then the society has grown tremendously and achieved many successful activities. It is my great honour and pride to invite you to participate with EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe, at its annual scientific meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark to be held from September 2 4, The congress will include pre-meeting instructional courses, blindly selected best abstracts, debates, lunch symposia and e-posters. We aim to offer an open academic forum that will stimulate discussions on the latest scientific developments on prevention and treatment of spinal disorders. It will further generate new ideas in the field of spinal research. It is professional development and part of life-long learning and education. The EUROSPINE programme committee is working very hard to achieve and surpass the academic standards that have been improved over the last 20 years. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with our partners in the Spine Industry through exhibits and lunch industry workshops. Our local hosts Finn Christensen and Martin Gehrchen have been working hard to assure the high quality and integrity already set in our flagship annual meeting. On behalf of the local hosts and the EUROSPINE society, I look forward to welcoming you to our annual meeting in Copenhagen September 2 4, I strongly encourage you to become a member of the society to reap the many benefits of membership. You can become part of the future of leading edge knowledge and skills within the society. Haluk Berk 7

8 Preliminary Programme EUROSPINE is the leading European society in spine research, surgical and non-surgical treatment. Its members are specialising their professional careers to the study and treatment of conditions of the spine. Main Topics Growing Spine/Deformities Adult thoracolumbar, non-degenerative (trauma, tumor, infection) Cervical Spine Adult thoracolumbar, degenerative/deformities Basic Science Special Topics Spinal Oncology New Techniques and Patient Safety CME Accreditation An application will be made at the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for European CME credits (ECMEC) once the scientific programme is finalised. Further details will be available on the congress website 8

9 Preliminary Programme Structure Tuesday, Sept 1 Wednesday, Sept 2 Thursday, Sept 3 Friday, Sept 4 08:30 10:00 08:30 10:00 08:30 10:00 Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Break 11:00 17:00 Pre-Day Courses 10:30 12:00 10:30 12:00 10:30 12:00 Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Scientific Programme 12:00 14:00 12:00 14:00 12:00 14:00 Lunch Symposia and Workshops Lunch Symposia and Workshops Lunch Symposia and Workshops 14:00 15:30 14:00 15:30 14:00 15:30 Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Break 16:00 17:30 16:00 17:30 16:00 17:30 Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Scientific Programme from 17:30 17:30 20:00 17:30 18:00 Welcome Reception General Assembly Closing Remarks from 20:00 Official Congress Evening (at own expense) 9

10 EUROSPINE Awards In order to encourage research in the field of spinal disorders, the Spine Society of Europe will award several prizes which will be presented at the EUROSPINE 2015 meeting and published in the European Spine Journal. EUROSPINE Full Paper Award EUR The award will be chosen out of either: - the seven best abstract submissions for the EUROSPINE 2015 meeting - full papers, to be submitted to info@eurospine.org (e-version, pdf) - deadline March 15, 2015 Best EUROSPINE Podium Presentation Award EUR For more information please visit EUROSPINE Travel Grants EUROSPINE aims to offer all colleagues from Europe and beyond the opportunity to attend its annual meeting, regardless of the individual economic situation. The responsibility for selection remains with the EUROSPINE Programme Committee. Financial support and waived registration fee will be made available for applicants who fulfill the following criteria: Applicant must have an accepted abstract in the EUROSPINE scientific programme (presentation, quick fire or poster) age of applicant is 35 years or below applicant must supply current CV applications have to be submitted to eurospine@conventus.de 10

11 Copenhagen Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark with over 1.1 million citizens, belongs to Europe s oldest and most beautiful capitals. Its location in the most dynamic region of Northern Europe, the Øresund region, makes a visit even more exciting. The city has a long history well integrated with today s modern life. Copenhagen is a multicultural centre thanks to yesterday s and today s immigration, a fact that contributes to Copenhagen s international atmosphere. Theatres, museums, art galleries and musical entertainment are other attractions which will make your stay in Copenhagen memorable. No doubt that you are going to love royal Copenhagen with its friendly people and colorful atmosphere which are only two of many reasons why Danes are repeatedly ranked world s happiest people. City Map S-train Re Regional Train Metro New Metro Line (opens 2018) Little Mermaid City Center Kongens Nytorv Central Station Re Re Smørrebrød Re Regional Train Airport Central Station 14 minutes Taxi Airport City center 15 minutes Metro Airport Kongens Nytorv 12 minutes Made by Thomas WOC0055 Bella Center Metro Bella Center Kongens Nytorv 9 minutes Re Re Re Copenhagen Airport Made by Thomas WOC0055 photos wikimedia.org/frokos/silje Bergum Kinsten 11

12 Networking Programme Welcome Reception Date September 2, 2015 Time from hrs Location Bella Center A/S, Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark Fee included in registration fee Official Congress Evening Date September 3, 2015 Time from hrs Location The Royal Danish Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Copenhagen, Denmark Fee from 75 EUR (rate information on page 15) Det Kongelige Teater 12

13 General Information Travel The Star Alliance member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for EUROSPINE To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts please use the Conventions Plus online booking tool via Accommodation Information Please find a list of hotels which have a reserved contingent of rooms at special rates on our congress website Please note the special congress booking code EUROSPINE 2015 when booking to benefit from the special rates. Conventus acts as an intermediary for hotel reservations and therefore assumes no liability for reservations. Changes and cancellations have to be addressed to the according hotel directly. The cancellation terms of the individual hotel apply. Climate: Copenhagen has a mild maritime climate. This means it is generally cold in winter and warmer in summer. September is quite a wet month with temperatures up to 18 C. Currency: The currency used in Copenhagen and in the rest of Denmark is the Danish Krone or DKK. (1 EUR = approx. 7.5 DKK) Currency Exchange: The bank at Copenhagen Central Station is open for money exchange every day from 8 20 hrs. Exchange bureaus on Strøget also provide currency exchange services but generally charge up to 10% commission. Most banks charge some commission too. It s easy to get cash from the ATMs located all over the city. Electricity: The electrical current used in Copenhagen is 220V, with a 2-pin plug. Language: Danish is the official language. English and German are also widely spoken. wikimedia.org/eimoberg fotolia.com/a. Omelyanchuk 13

14 General Information Tax: Denmark has a 25% rate of Value Added Tax. However, you can get VAT refunds when you leave the country, if you re a resident from outside the EU. This covers items over 300 DKK. Some of the major department stores offer tax free shopping. Telephones: Cities in Denmark do not have their own separate city codes. For local calls you should include all the digits in the telephone number. From outside Denmark, add 0045 to the local number. Tipping: In general service charges are included in the bill. However, it is considered polite to round up to the nearest 10 DKK in restaurants and for taxis. Visa Requirements: Regarding more information on short term visa, please go to For more information, please visit Nyhavn Tivoli fotolia.com/scanrail/henrik Petiti 14

15 Registration Information Please register online at Congress Registration early bird until June 15 late until August 12 onsite from August 13 EUROSPINE member 300 EUR 350 EUR 450 EUR Non member 680 EUR 730 EUR 800 EUR Resident/Fellows/ Scientist* 150 EUR 150 EUR 250 EUR Official Congress Evening (September 3, 2015) 75 EUR 85 EUR 95 EUR Pre-day Course (September 1, 2015) with EUROSPINE full registraton only Pre-day Course (without congress) EUROSPINE member 30 EUR 50 EUR Non member 30 EUR 50 EUR Resident/Fellows/ Scientist* 30 EUR 50 EUR * upon presentation of a letter signed by his/her Hospital/Clinic Supervisor or his/her University/Laboratory, stating his/her status All fees are including local taxes if applicable. The congress organisers reserve the right to adjust registration fees to exchange rate development. For more details regarding registration, cancellations as well as terms and conditions, please visit 15

16 Claus Starup