Built around the theme The Connected Spine, NASS 2026 brings the global spine community together to connect evidence, innovation, and real-world practice. Through interdisciplinary spine education, cutting-edge research, new technologies and innovations, the meeting is intentionally designed to provide the evidence-based clarity needed to make confident decisions for your practice.

Registration is now open for NASS Members, and housing opens on April 27.

Meeting highlights include:

• Comprehensive Spine Education— an enhanced focus on surgical education, as well as highly-interactive sessions designed for all members of the spine care team.
• More Non-CME Sessions— engaging, focused, specialized content on new technology, techniques and emerging topics in spine, including industry presentations.
• Cutting-Edge Research— expanded abstract presentations, new spotlight podium presentations featuring short research presentations held during lunch and breaks.
• Key Opinion Leaders and World-Renowned Experts— the world's leading spine experts discuss and debate the tools, techniques and technology that will shape the future of spine care.
• Special Focused Sessions for early-career spine professionals as well as women in spine surgery.
• NEW! Half-Day Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) Course— designed for nurse practitioners and physician assistants to strengthen the clinical knowledge and decision-making skills needed to manage complex spine presentations across interdisciplinary settings.
• Technical Exhibition— the spine industry’s largest display of implants, instruments and additional products and services.
• Spine Venture Village: Where Innovation in Spine Takes Shape— meet the next generation of spine innovators, learn about breakthrough technologies and emerging treatment paradigms, participate in daily innovation forums and peer-to-peer learning.
• Network and Collaborate— ample opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues. Take part in the fun at the Kickoff Party, enjoy a wide range of special luncheons and receptions, participate in relaxing and fun activities in the exhibit hall, as well as experience diverse local cuisine.
• Coding Update Course— held before NASS 2026, Coding Update will elevate your coding knowledge with the latest information from NASS expert coding faculty!

Vew the Meeting Program and learn more at www.spine.org/am.