The abstract numbers are in for the Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2021, AO Spine's annual meeting and one of the largest spine gatherings in 2021. We are excited to announce that we have received a total of 1'429 abstracts which were submitted in over 25 categories from Spine professionals in 69 countries.
This has greatly exceeded our expectations given the current global pandemic. As the GSC has moved to a hybrid event, the call for abstract was open for a shorter time, yet the submission rate was higher than in previous years. In addition, this is the highest number of abstracts submitted for a GSC taking place in Europe, surpassing GSC 2017 in Milan by nearly 400 abstracts.
See how each region of the world contributed to the total number of abstract submissions and which are the most popular abstract topics in the graphics.
The GSC is heading to Paris, France from May 5–8, 2021 and for the first time as a hybrid event. Participants can experience the congress in person from the venue in Paris, or virtually, with our exclusive online platform, anywhere around the world. GSC will combine our traditional meeting with a live, online presence, bringing our spine community even closer.
Both options will provide participants exclusive networking opportunities and access to all our scientific sessions.
It's never too early to start planning—register now to take advantage of our early bird savings which ends December 21, 2020.
The GSC and its new meeting format is a great venue to network with spine professionals from around the world, explore career development opportunities, and gain access to the world's best research and clinical experts.
Additional discounts apply for AO Spine members, medical or research students, residents, fellows, and participants from low-income countries.
Not an AO Spine member yet? Sign up for membership today. For more information, visit the official GSC 2021 website.
