Dear Friends,

As President of NSSA, and on behalf of the Executive Committee, the Organizing Committee, and all our members, it gives me immense pleasure to invite you to the 29^th Annual Conference of NSSA, to be held in Chandigarh from September 24-26, 2026.

I have been privileged to be associated with this esteemed organization since its inception. The vision and foresight of our Founder President, Prof. P. S. Ramani, have guided NSSA to remarkable heights and established it as a respected academic platform in spine surgery.

The Organizing Committee has selected an excellent and timely theme for this year’s conference:

Emerging Concepts and Innovations in Spine Surgery.

This theme aptly reflects the rapid evolution of our specialty. Over the past decade, spine surgery has witnessed transformative advancements — from a deeper understanding of spinal biomechanics to significant progress in instrumentation and minimally invasive techniques.

The scientific quality of papers presented at our meetings has consistently risen over the years, reinforcing NSSA’s reputation for academic excellence. We are delighted that our colleagues from the Korean Society continue to participate enthusiastically, and we anticipate a strong presence from them again this year. We also expect distinguished delegates from several other countries, making this conference a truly international academic forum. Such global exchange of knowledge and experience will undoubtedly enrich us all.

I warmly encourage you not to miss this exceptional opportunity to showcase your work, share your insights, and network with some of the finest minds in spine surgery.

I look forward to welcoming you all to Chandigarh in September 2026.

Warm regards,