26th Annual Scientific Conference
of the Canadian Spine Society
MARCH 2-6 2026
Fairmont Banff Springs,
Banff Alberta Canada
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Deadline to register without late fees ($75) is February 13, 2026
An Oxford Abstracts account is required to register.
Note: Industry Representatives should NOT use this form, you will receive your registration package January 2026
HOTEL BOOKINGS at the Fairmont Banff Springs
Book early to avoid disappointment!
The deadline to book Hotel Reservations in the CSS block is: January 23, 2026 but rooms may sell out before then.
Fairmont Banff Springs Reservations
BOOK BY PHONE: Fairmont Reservations Team 1 (833) 762-6866. Be sure to indicate that you are with the Canadian Spine Society to receive our group rates.
GROUP CODE: 0226SPINE
HOTEL BOOKINGS at the Banff Park Lodge
The CSS has secured an additional room block at the Banff Park Lodge, which is located just around the corner from the Fairmont. If you are unable to complete your reservation with the Fairmont Banff Springs; or would prefer access to a lower rate please contact the Banff Park Lodge. There is a shuttle bus that runs all day / every day that will be available for your use to get back and forth between the two properties.
Banff Park Lodge Reservations
201 Lynx Street Banff Alberta T1L 1K5
PHONE 403-760-3251
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-661-9266
Group Block ID# 980088 – Canadian Spine Society
NOTE: If you have any issues reserving your hotel room please reach out to Jennifer Edwards at the CSS for assistance at css@spinecanada.ca
SHUTTLES/TRAVEL TO BANFF
CSS has partnered with Banff Airporter, to make your journey from the Calgary International Airport directly to the hotel as smooth as possible.
Exclusive Offer for Attendees:
Enjoy 15% off Banff Airporter's scheduled shuttle service, operating 11x a day between the airport and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Promo Code: CSS2026
Valid for travel: February 28 - March 9, 2026
How to Book:
- Visit the Banff Airporter website (https://banffairporter.com/) and click "Book Now".
- Enter your travel details.
- On the final payment page, enter CSS2026 in the "Promo Code" field to apply the discount.
To guarantee your seat, please book at least 2-3 weeks in advance.
PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
* program subject to change
DAILY PODIUM PRESENTATIONS & CASE BASED DISCUSSION
Over 60+ abstract presentations closing out with a cased based discussion: Complications Management: My Worst Nightmare (WED) that invites surgeons to confront the realities of adverse events in complex spine surgery.
INVITED GUEST SPEAKER
WED AM - This year’s highly anticipated guest lecture, Ars Vivendi (Latin for the ‘art of living’) will be delivered by Dr. Christoph Hofstetter (University of Washington, Seattle), renowned for his pioneering work in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.
SYMPOSIA
#1 Spinal Endoscopy: Current State, Challenges, and the Future - TUES
#2 Disorders of the Dura - WED
#3 Managing Cervical Deformity - THURS
4th ANNUAL WOMEN IN
SPINE EVENT (WISE)
*for female spine surgeons only, pre registration required
TUESDAY MARCH 3 1730-2000
Guest Speaker, Dinner & Discussions
Guest speaker: Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera co-author of the book Nerve: Lessons of Leadership from Two Women Who Went First
SPECIAL SESSIONS
#1 Resident Session: Starting Practice - TUES
#2 Allied Health and Physiotherapy Session: Non-Surgical Management of Spinal Fractures - TUES
#3 - Complications Management: My Worst Nightmare - WED
#4 Case-Based Discussion on Metastatic Spine Disease - THURS
CANADIAN PAEDIATRIC SPINE SOCIETY SESSIONS (CPSS)
FRIDAY MARCH 6
CANADIAN SPINE
OUTCOMES AND RESEARCH NETWORK (CSORN) SESSIONS
FRIDAY MARCH 6
THE GREAT DEBATES
#1 Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: SIJ fusion in the context of deformity correction - WED
#2 Should people be able to pay for their spine surgery outside of publicly funded health care (in private or for-profit clinics)? - THURS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Reception - MON
Fellowship Fair - TUES
Exhibit Show - all week
Cocktail Reception - THURS
Presidential Banquet - THURS
PRELIMINARY
SCHEDULE
* program subject to change
MONDAY MARCH 2, 2026
TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2026
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2026
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2026
PRESENTER
DETAILS & DEADLINES
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION LISTS
- PODIUM Presentation List - January 13, 2026
- PODIUM Presenter Guidelines and Instructions
- ePOSTERS Presentation List - January 13, 2026
- ePOSTERS Gallery Instructions
- COI Form Instructions
- Blank COI Form
Questions? Need Assistance?
Registration Inquiries:
Carey Meyers, CSS Registrar & Executive Assistant
General and Exhibit Show Inquiries:
Jennifer Edwards, Director of Operations
2026 Program Chairs:
Dr Raphäele Charest-Morin M.D., FRCSC
2026 Program Chair, Canadian Spine Society
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia
Michael Yang, M.D., MSc, M. Biotech, FRCSC
2026 Vice Program Chair, Canadian Spine Society
Neurosurgeon, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary