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EUROSPINE 2015September 2–4, 2015Bella Center Copenhagen, Denmark

www.eurospine2015.eu

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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 .............................................................................................. 10

EUROSPINE Travel Grants ..................................................................................... 10

Copenhagen .......................................................................................................... 11

Networking Programme ....................................................................................... 12

General Information ............................................................................................. 13

Registration Information ...................................................................................... 15

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Important Facts

Congress Venue and DateBella Center A/SCenter Boulevard 52300 Copenhagen, DenmarkSeptember 2–4, 2015

Congress Website www.eurospine2015.eu

Local HostsFinn Bjarke ChristensenDepartment of Clinical MedicineUniversity Hospital of AarhusAarhus, Denmark

Martin GehrchenDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryRigshospitaletNational University Hospital of CopenhagenCopenhagen, Denmark

KeydatesIndividual author notification beginning of June 2015Author’s registration until June 15, 2015 (early bird fee)Preliminary scientific programme Mid June 2015E-poster upload August 2015

Please find all important information on www.eurospine2015.eu.

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Contact Information

Organisation and Exhibition Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Mr. Justus G. Appelt, Ms. Nadia Al-HamadiCarl-Pulfrich-Strasse 1 • 07745 Jena, GermanyPhone +49 3641 31 16-315 • Fax +49 3641 31 16-243Email: eurospine@conventus.de

EUROSPINE Secretariat EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europec/o Ms. Judith Reichert SchildSeefeldstrasse 16 • 8610 Uster-Zürich, SwitzerlandPhone +41 44 994 14 04 • Fax +41 44 994 14 03Email: info@eurospine.org

MembershipMs. Claudia OrtnerMobile +43 699 11 59 65 88Email: membership@eurospine.org

MarketingMs. Anna FaberMobile +49 151 46 50 26 29Email: faber@eurospine.org

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Executive Committee and Chairs

Executive Committee President Haluk Berk, TurkeyVice President Michael Ogon, AustriaPast President Philip J. Sell, United KingdomSecretary Everard Munting, BelgiumTreasurer and Stakeholder Council Finn Bjarke Christensen, DenmarkAssistant Treasurer Marco Teli, ItalyEducation Council Joerg Franke, GermanyMeeting Council Thomas R. Blattert, GermanyResearch Council Margareta Nordin, FranceMembership Council Christoph Siepe, Germany

Chairs Programme Committee Thomas R. Blattert, GermanyMembership Committee Christoph Siepe, GermanyEducational Committee Joerg Franke, GermanyPre-Day and Lunch Symposia Committee Luis Alvarez Galovich, SpainResearch Task Force Margareta Nordin, FranceSpine Tango Committee Tim Pigott, United KingdomWebsite and E-learning Committee Dominique A. Rothenfluh, United Kingdom2015 Awards Committee Michael Ogon, AustriaPatient Line Committee Antonio Faundez, Switzerland

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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 plat-form 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 de-velop 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 gath-ering 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 cu-linary 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

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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, 2015.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 preven-tion 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, 2015. 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

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Preliminary Programme

EUROSPINE is the leading European society in spine research, surgical and non-sur-gical 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

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 www.eurospine2015.eu.

CME Accreditation

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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

10:30–12:00 10:30–12:00 10:30–12:00

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12:00–14:00 12:00–14:00 12:00–14:00

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Closing Remarks

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Official Congress Evening(at own expense)

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Pre-Day Courses

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Welcome Reception General Assembly

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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 – 10.000 EURThe 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 – 2.000 EUR

For more information please visit www.eurospine.org/awards.

EUROSPINE aims to offer all colleagues from Europe and beyond the opportunity to attend its annual meeting, regardless of the individual economic situation. The res-ponsibility 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

EUROSPINE Travel Grants

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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 contri-butes 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.

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Networking Programme

Welcome ReceptionDate September 2, 2015Time from 1730 hrsLocation Bella Center A/S, Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen, DenmarkFee included in registration fee

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Official Congress Evening Date September 3, 2015Time from 2000 hrsLocation The Royal Danish Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Copenhagen, DenmarkFee from 75 EUR (rate information on page 15)

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General Information

Travel The Star Alliance member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for EUROSPINE 2015. To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts please use the Conventions Plus online booking tool via www.eurospine2015.eu.

Accommodation InformationPlease find a list of hotels which have a reserved contingent of rooms at special rates on our congress website www.eurospine2015.eu. Please note the special congress booking code EUROSPINE 2015 when booking to benefit from the special rates. Con-ventus acts as an intermediary for hotel reservations and therefore assumes no liabi-lity 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 ex-change 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.

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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 tohttps://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/visa/visa.htm. For more informa-tion, please visit www.eurospine2015.eu.

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Registration Information

Please register online at www.eurospine2015.eu.

* 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 regis- tration fees to exchange rate development.

For more details regarding registration, cancellations as well as terms and conditions, please visit www.eurospine2015.eu.

Congress Registration early bird until June 15

late untilAugust 12

onsite fromAugust 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 EUROSPINEfull 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

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