SGS Annual Meeting

Improving treatment outcomes and patient expectations in spine surgery

Dear Colleagues & Friends,

Where?
The SGS is delighted to welcome you to Locarno!
The 25th Annual Meeting will take place at the PalaCinema, a unique hub for audiovisual arts in Ticino, located just steps away from the iconic Piazza Grande in the heart of the city.

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...
...and a look into the 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 patient expectation in spine surgery".

The celebration will culminate in the grand finale—the “Basel Spine Cup” sailing event at Lago Maggiore on Saturday.

Who?
We warmly invite you to participate in this unique blend of celebrations, sessions, debates, and the sailing event. 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 Locarno!

Yours Cordula, Pietro, and Célia.

PD Dr. med. Cordula Netzer MBA, SGS President
PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone, Local host
Célia Demierre, Project Leader (PCO)

General Information

Date & Venue

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

PalaCinema Locarno
Piazza Remo Rossi 1
6600 Locarno Switzerland

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 PhD

Local Host

PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone

Scientific Committee

PD Dr. med. Pietro Scarone
PD Dr. med. Cordula Netzer PhD
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