On Wednesday, May 31, AO Spine members can attend some exclusive sessions.

A Learning Journey: Case Discussion from Fellows to All
Room 1
Wednesday, May 31, 16:30–17:15
Past AO Spine fellows present surgical cases with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic options to promote audience discussion.
Moderator: Riccardo Cecchinato
Speakers: Sebastian Bigdon, Ali Ekrem Adiyaman, Catherine Olinger

Surgeon Lifestyles
Room 2
Wednesday, May 31, 16:30–17:15
Several AO Spine surgeons share tips on managing work/like balance, preventing surgeon burn-out, and how extracurricular
activities can help with relaxation.
Moderator: Abhay Nene
Speakers: Bronek Boszczyk, Ghazwan Hassan, Michael Janssen, Abhay Nene

Choosing wisely (choices that led to professional leadership)
Room 3
Wednesday, May 31, 16:30–17:15
Past AO Spine Chairpersons speak on different aspects of decision making and choosing wisely in various aspects of personal, professional, and social life.
Moderators: Asdrubal Falavigna, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran
Speakers: K. Daniel Riew, Jeffrey Wang, Luiz Vialle, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran

The good, the bad and the ugly
Room 1
Wednesday, May 31, 17:15–18:00
Several cases on adult deformity which ended up with different and not necessarily favorable outcomes will be presented and discussed.
Moderator: Emre Acaroglu
Speakers: Muzahem Taha, Juan Emmerich, Emre Acaroglu

Art and Spine
Room 2
Wednesday, May 31, 17:15–18:00
Speakers reflect on the power of art and its connection to spine surgery and healing.
Moderator: Michael Dittmar
Speakers: Sophie Mondini, Luis Carlos Morales Saenz, Josip Buric, Michael Dittmar, Eduardo Lopez Moreno

Leaders in spine societies
Room 3
Wednesday, May 31, 17:15–18:00
Meet some of the current and past presidents of the global spine societies and AO Spine leaders as they offer perspectives on what makes a great leader.
Moderators: Pedro Berjano, Asdrubal Falavigna
Speakers: Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Abhay Nene, Charles Fisher, Jeffrey Wang, K. Daniel Riew, Luiz Vialle, Richard Bransford, Patrick Tropiano, Bernhard Meyer, Giuseppe Barbagallo, Claudio Lamartina, Claudius Thome, Max Aebi, Pedro Berjano, Asdrubal Falavigna