Annual Meeting

and 25th Anniversary of the SGS

Improving Treatment Outcomes and Managing Patient Expectations in Spine Surgery

The Annual Meeting and 25th Anniversary of the SGS will now take place on 4–5 September 2025 at the Hyperion Hotel in Basel, instead of Locarno, due to unforeseen circumstances.

If you have already registered for the congress in Locarno, you should have received an email from us. Your registration remains valid for the event in Basel, and any necessary changes to your reservation can be made by contacting us at office@spinesociety.ch.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait! Join us in Basel for a top-class scientific programme, professional organisation, and a special celebration of 25 years of the SGS.

Dear Colleagues & Friends,

Where?
The SGS is delighted to welcome you to Basel!
The 25th Annual Meeting will take place at the Hyperion Hotel Basel, located in the Basel Trade Fair Tower, known as the "Messeturm". Ideally situated and easily accessible by public and private transport, the venue offers a modern and professional setting in the immediate vicinity of the Congress Center Basel.

What?
It’s time to celebrate!
Join us as we commemorate 25 years of the SGS together.

We take you on a journey of the bold visions of our founding members. The hurdles of the presidents and their achievements.

To the present day in which the SGS has developed into the largest and most important spinal society in Switzerland.

Moreover, we would like to share with you our vision for the SGS future.

The festivities are framed by a top-class scientific program in the familiar format.

With numerous presentations on the topic of "Improving treatment outcomes and managing patient expectations in spine surgery".

Who?

Welcome are all medical spine specialists involved in spine surgical treatment concepts. Spine surgeons with orthopedic and neurosurgical background and pain specialists. Furthermore researchers with specific focus on spine.

We warmly invite you to participate in this unique blend of celebrations, sessions, and debates. Your presence will strengthen both our community and the quality of care we provide.

On behalf of the SGS Board, we look forward to seeing you in Basel!

Yours Cordula, Pietro, and Célia.

PD Dr. med. Cordula Netzer MBA, SGS President
PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone, Co-host
Célia Demierre, PCO & Office Manager

General Information

Date & Venue

Thursday, September 04th & Friday, September 05th 2025

Hyperion Hotel Basel
Messe Platz 12
4058 Basel

Access for persons with reduced mobility

Credits

Swiss Society of Neurosurgery (SGNC): 8 credits per day
Swiss Orthopeadics (SO): 8 credits per day

Confirmation of participation will be available on your online account after the meeting.

Registration fees

SGS Members: CHF 200 | 1-DAY
CHF 350 | 2-DAYS (Price until 24.08.2025)
CHF 400 | 2-DAYS (Price from 25.08.2025)
Non-members: CHF 250 | 1-DAY
CHF 450 | 2-DAYS (Price until 24.08.2025)
CHF 500 | 2-DAYS (Price from 25.08.2025)
Trainees & students: CHF 150 | 1-DAY
CHF 250 | 2-DAYS (Price until 24.08.2025)
CHF 300 | 2-DAYS (Price from 25.08.2025)

Congress President

PD Dr. med. Cordula Netzer MBA

Co-Hosts

PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone
PD Dr. med. Andrea Cardia

Scientific Committee

PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone
PD Dr. med. Cordula Netzer MBA
Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Nic Hausmann
Prof. Dr. med. Enrico Tessitore
Prof. Dr. med. Oliver P. Gautschi
PD Dr. med. David Bellut
Dr. med. Patrick Moulin
Dr. med. Raoul Heilbronner
PD Dr. med. Moritz C. Deml
PD Dr. med. Fabrice A. Külling

Accomodation

Our recommendation:
Hyperion Hotel Basel
Messeplatz 12
4058 Basel

The organization holds a small quota of rooms in this hotel. Reservations are possible until 07.08.2025 directly when you register online for the congress.

You can also explore nearby accommodation options using this hotel map.

Professional Congress Organizer (PCO)

Meister ConCept GmbH
Bahnhofstrasse 55
CH-5001 Aarau

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