Esteemed ASSI Members,

It is that special time of the year again when we come together for our flagship academic event—ASSICON, our annual conference. On behalf of the ASSI President and the Executive Committee, it gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all.

I am delighted to share that ASSICON 2025 in Bengaluru has garnered remarkable enthusiasm and interest among our members. The overwhelming number of registrations for the conference and various courses indicates that this year’s event is set to be one of the most memorable and impactful gatherings in our history.

For those who haven’t registered yet, I earnestly urge you to do so at the earliest and join us in celebrating our shared passion for advancing spine care.

This year, we are privileged to host Professor Lawrence Lenke as the Presidential Guest Orator. His lecture on “What are our Sagittal Alignment Target Goals and How do we Achieve Them” is a session you won’t want to miss. Professor Lenke’s insights are always a source of great learning and inspiration.

Additionally, the conference offers:

18 modules for cadaver courses, with half of them already sold out.

8 non-cadaveric spine boot camps tailored for young surgeons, designed to refine their skills under the expert guidance of senior colleagues.

ASSI has always been a close-knit community, and it is a matter of pride that our collective efforts make these annual gatherings an immense success.

The entire Executive Committee and I eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Bangalore 2025. Let’s come together to strengthen our bonds and elevate our shared commitment to spine care.

Thank you and see you at ASSICON!

Warm regards,

Dr. R S Chahal

Secretary, ASSI