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The 7th Annual Sydney Spinal Symposium (SSS 2025) is scheduled to take place at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, on Friday 5 September 2025
SSS 2025 builds on the strong support extended by past stakeholders, which includes a diverse group of practitioners, researchers, educators, and sponsors who have shown significant interest in this event.

This year's symposium will feature a rich program of keynote speakers, highlighting the contributions of visiting professors and distinguished surgeons, which will be further complemented by engaging talks from leading researchers along with abstract and poster presentations showcasing the latest findings.

A major highlight for 2025 will be the participation of the Adelaide University Spinal Surgery Forum as official participants of SSS, and their active involvement in the scientific committee.

The key theme for SSS 2025 is pain including topics such as paediatrics, psychology, population approaches, pharmacy, and biomechanics

Dr Ashish Diwan
Prof Ashish Diwan FRACS PhD

Foundation Chair – Sydney Spinal Symposium

Chair of Spinal Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, University of Adelaide.

Director Spine Service, St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales

Sydney Spinal Symposium team explaining Spinal Science to general Public.

September 5th is World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and the challenges faced by those living with paralysis. It's a day to highlight the impact of SCIs on individuals and their families, and to promote research and support for finding a cure.

Key points about World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day:

  • Date: September 5th 

  • Purpose: To raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and their impact on individuals and families. 

  • Focus: The day emphasizes that SCI is more than just the inability to move; it affects various aspects of life, including sensation, bladder and bowel control, and breathing. 

  • Goal: To promote research and support for finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. 

 This year’s theme is Fall Prevention – quite apt give the issues being discussed at your meeting.