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Upcoming Meetings
Join us for our 20th Annual SOSORT Meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia!
We personally want to invite you to our 20th Annual SOSORT International Congress! This milestone annual meeting brings together leading experts to share the latest research, innovative treatment approaches, and best practices in conservative scoliosis management. Networking with global specialists fosters collaboration and advances patient care through evidence-based research. This multidisciplinary event only happens once a year, so don't miss out on the opportunity! Plus, the stunning backdrop of Dubrovnik only enhances the experience, making it both professionally enriching and personally inspiring.
Registration
Registration is now open! Early bird registration ends on February 28, 2025. The fees are outlined below. Please note, the pre-course + meeting combo is only available during the early registration period.
Final Programs
Please kindly note that the programs are subject to change.
2025 SOSORT International Congress
April 24 - 26, 2025
The final program is now available via the Oxford platform. All SOSORT 2025 registrants should have received an email inviting you to the Oxford platform. When creating your Oxford account and logging in, please use the same email address that you used when registering for the conference. Visit the following link for a step-by-step guide: https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/registering-for-the-virtual-program. If you continue to have questions or cannot access your account, please email events@sosort.org.
Pre-Conference Meeting
Hot Topics in Scoliosis: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions
Important Dates
- Opening of abstract submission portal: October 7, 2024
- Scientific Committee webinar: October 12, 2024 at 9 AM EST (webinar entitled "Preparing an Abstract and Podium Presentation for SOSORT 2025: Recommendations and Experiences")
- Registration Opening: December 1, 2024
- Extended abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2024
- Early bird registration ends February 28, 2025
- 2025 SOSORT International Congress: April 23-26, 2025
Sponsor SOSORT 2025!
On behalf of SOSORT, we want to express our gratitude for your support and commitment to our mission. Your contribution plays an essential role in making our work possible. We are thrilled to offer Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsor Packages for SOSORT 2025. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, including sponsoring the Lunch & Learn, Welcome Reception, lanyards, and more. Click the button below to view the Sponsor Prospectus and learn more about these opportunities.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Interested sponsors can contact events@sosort.org for more information and to begin registration.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Welcome Bag Sponsor
Conference Lanyard Sponsor
Lunch & Learn Sponsor
Gala Dinner April 25th
The Gala dinner will begin with a 2-hour sunset cruise on the medieval ship replica "Karaka." The ship will cruise around the old town. After docking, guests will enjoy a 3-course dinner with unlimited drinks at the five-star Hotel Excelsior. The dinner will also feature a DJ and photobooth. Enjoy scenic views of the old town and connect with your favorite colleagues from around the world!
Gala tickets are €180. Please note that Gala Dinner is sold out.
Practical Tips for the Gala Dinner
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Departure: Buses from the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel to the port will leave promptly at 4:30 p.m. Please be on time!
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Refreshments: Due to high demand for the Gala dinner, there will be no organized refreshments on the sailship. However, a limited selection will be available for purchase. Please note that the bar on board only accepts cash payments.
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Footwear and Clothing Advisory: To protect the beautiful wooden ship and ensure a comfortable walk from the Old Town harbor to the Gala venue at the Excelsior Hotel (approximately 10 minutes), ladies are kindly requested not to wear high heels on board. If desired, heels can be brought along in a bag. Our planned 2-hour sailing time can be enjoyed also from the upper deck. Make sure to dress accordingly and have another layer of clothing ready to fully enjoy the beauty of the Adriatic in April with average evening temperatures of about 10 degrees Celsius.
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Return Transport: Buses back will depart every 5 minutes starting at 11:20 p.m. Guests who wish to leave earlier are kindly asked to arrange their own transportation.
We look forward to an unforgettable evening!
Travel
Venue
The conference will be held at Hotel Palace.
Hotels
Upon registering for the meeting, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make hotel reservations at discounted reservation rates at Hotel Palace (venue hotel) and Hotel Kompas. After February 28, 2025, the reservations are possible at the discounted prices, but are subject to availability. If you'd like to arrive earlier or stay a few days longer, the discounted prices are valid for 3 days before and after the SOSORT congress.
Hotel Palace (5-Star Hotel)(Conference Location)
1/1 single: 160 EUR per room per night on bed and breakfast basis
1/2 double/twin: 180 EUR per room per night on bed and breakfast basis
Hotel Kompas (4-Star Hotel)1/1 single: 140 EUR per room per night on bed and breakfast basis
1/2 double/twin: 160 EUR per room per night on bed and breakfast basis
1.3 km from the conference location (Hotel Palace); 20-minute walk to conference
Visa Information
We recommend checking the Visa requirements for Croatia as soon as possible. You can view the requirements at https://mvep.gov.hr/services-for-citizens/consular-information-22802/visas-22807/22807. If you need an invitation letter or have additional questions, contact us at events@sosort.org.
Airport
The nearest airport to Dubrovnik is Dubrovnik (DBV).
Transportation
- There are several options to reach the venue hotel from the airport. You can take the public transfer bus from the airport to the old town (price 10 EUR one way) and then bus number 4 from Pile (first station) to Palace hotel (last station). More details and timetable are available at https://www.libertasdubrovnik.hr/en/line/27/hotel-palace-pile-4
- Tickets for the bus should be bought at a kiosk at the bus station and validated upon entering the bus. Prices can be found at https://www.libertasdubrovnik.hr/en/price-list and range between 2-10 EUR.
- There are also Uber and Bolt car services operating in Croatia. For private transfers feel free to contact https://www.gulliver-dmc.hr/transfers-s7.
Fun Facts about Dubrovnik
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The world’s first commercial pharmacy opened in Dubrovnik in 1317. Allied to the Monastery then, it is still in existence today, it still stocks some creams and herbal teas with recipes faithful right back to the 1300s.
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Dubrovnik was the first ‘country’ (being a Republic at the time), to banish slavery in 1416.
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Dubrovnik had the first orphanage in the world, which opened its doors to take in children in 1432.
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Dubrovnik has a medieval sewer system dating from 1296, which is still in use today!
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Agatha Christie spent her second honeymoon in Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik’s Insurance Law is the oldest in Europe, being validated in 1395, some 300 years before Lloyds of London
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Dubrovnik will host SOSORT's international congress for the second time in 2025 (the first was in 2018).
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Abstract submission has now closed for the 2025 SOSORT International Congress.
