Call for Symposia – NASS 41st Annual Meeting
Submit Your Symposium Proposal
The North American Spine Society invites you to submit proposals for symposia at our 41st Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Taking place from October 14–17, 2026, this is your opportunity to lead an engaging, multidisciplinary session that highlights the latest advancements in spine care.
Submission Deadline Extended: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Instructions for Submission
Follow these steps to submit your symposium proposal:
- Click the “Submit a Symposium” button below to begin.
- You will be redirected to the NASS login page to start your submission.
- Use your NASS username (email address) and password to log in. If needed, you can request a forgotten password or create a new account.
- All faculty must have a current disclosure submitted. Faculty with an out-of-date disclosure will not be able to participate. Submit or update your disclosure here.
Required Information for Symposium
Ensure you have the following details ready when submitting your symposium proposal:
- Title: A clear and descriptive title for your session.
- Description: A 200–300 word summary of the session’s focus and objectives.
- Educational Objectives: List 3–4 objectives that the symposium aims to achieve.
- Agenda: A detailed agenda for a 60-minute session, including talk timings, titles, and faculty assignments.
General Submission Policies
NASS reserves the right to withdraw any proposal at any time. All faculty must adhere to the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 8.061, “Gifts to Physicians from Industry.” Medical device companies are prohibited from submitting symposia on behalf of authors. Violations that subvert the educational content of the meeting and threaten NASS’ ACCME accreditation will be subject to disciplinary action.
Faculty may not use their presentations to market products or services. Generic names should be used whenever possible; product-based names should only be used when necessary.
Submission Process
Once your symposium proposal is ready, follow these steps:
- Click the “Submit a Symposium” button below to start your submission.
- Complete the required information and ensure all faculty have current disclosures on file.