The GSC has established itself as an important international event, designed to meet the specific needs and interests of spine specialists from all continents. More than 900 surgeons and researchers will gather to interact and share their ideas with a truly international audience, debating current trends in spine surgery and exploring future innovations. Once again, the GSC will feature distinguished, world-renowned faculty who will interact closely with congress participants. For the first time, we will offer multilingual sessions and we have invited national Spine Societies from the Asia Pacific region to conduct special symposia within the GSC.