Women in Spine Education
(WISE) Meeting 2026

6–7 November 2026
Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Registration is NOW OPEN - womeninspine2026.eventbrite.co.uk

The Women in Spine Education (WISE) Meeting returns in 2026 for a one-and-a-half day event dedicated to collaboration, education and professional development in spinal surgery.

Open to trainees and consultants from both Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, the meeting welcomes anyone with an interest in developing a career in spine surgery. Whether you are considering the specialty, currently undertaking training or are an established spinal surgeon, WISE provides an inclusive environment to learn from leading experts, share experiences and build lasting professional networks.

The 2026 programme will explore how collaboration across research, clinical practice, education and multidisciplinary care can improve patient outcomes while supporting the development of the future spine workforce. Delegates will hear from an outstanding faculty of surgeons, researchers and allied professionals, with sessions covering translational research, clinical trials, fragility fractures, spine trauma in the elderly, spinal cord injury, spinal tumours, chronic back pain, training pathways and surgeon wellbeing.

Confirmed invited faculty include:

• Ashley Cole – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Past President of the British Scoliosis Society and PI of the BASIS Study
• Christine Le Maître – Professor of Musculoskeletal Cell Biology and Tissue Regeneration, University of Sheffield
• Marcin Czyz – Consultant Neurosurgeon and Research Officer, AO Spine Europe and South Africa
• Meg Baker – President, British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA)
• James Tomlinson – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chair of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Hui Ling Kerr – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and WISE Founder Member
• Phillipa May – Consultant Orthogeriatrician and Programme Director, South Yorkshire Specialty Training Programme

Alongside keynote lectures and educational sessions, the meeting will feature free paper presentations, electronic posters, interactive discussions and dedicated networking opportunities with colleagues and faculty from across the UK spine community.

Call for Abstracts

Delegates are warmly encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration as part of the scientific programme. This is an excellent opportunity to present research, audit, quality improvement projects and other work to colleagues and faculty from across the UK spine community.

Accepted abstracts will be selected for either an oral podium presentation or an electronic poster.

Abstract submission deadline: Friday 21 August 2026

Please note that presentations must be delivered in person, and that the named presenting author must be registered as a delegate and attend the meeting.

Submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/qEegeXUQbUznqunF9

Registration

Register online via Eventbrite: womeninspine2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Delegate places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. As capacity, accommodation and Friday evening dinner places are also limited, delegates are strongly encouraged to register early to secure their preferred options with the add-ons during registration.

Registration options are:

• Full Attendance (Friday & Saturday): £70.00
• Friday Only: £45.00
• Saturday Only: £45.00

Accommodation and the Friday evening meal should be reserved separately during the registration process using the free add-ons. These are subject to availability and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Draft Programme

A draft programme is available to download from the Eventbrite registration page and will be updated as further faculty and sessions are confirmed.

Registration Information

• Registration closes Friday 16 October 2026.
• Please ensure you are able to attend before booking, as refunds will not be available once your booking has been completed.

We look forward to welcoming delegates from across the UK to Sheffield for another inspiring WISE meeting.