Free Paper Video Presentation
Interesting Case Submissions
Showcase Your Research at Bengaluru Spine Summit 2026
The Organizing Committee invites researchers, spine surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons,
fellows, residents, and postgraduate students to submit abstracts for presentation at the
Bangalore Spine Summit 2026.
Important Dates
As per main schedule
Submissions OpenAug 1, 2026
Submissions CloseSep 15, 2026
Notification of AcceptanceOct 10, 2026
Deadline for RegistrationOct 20, 2026
Presentation Categories
BSS Award Paper
Oral Paper
E Poster
Free Video Presentation
Case Based Discussion
To submit your work, please upload all required files (Abstracts, Full Papers, Videos, and PPTs)
directly via the official summit email at:
✉ scientific.bss2026@gmail.com
Abstract Guidelines
- Abstract must be submitted in English.
- Maximum 300 words (excluding title and author details).
Use structured headings
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Do not include tables, graphs, or images.
- Use standard abbreviations only.
- Mention all authors in the correct order.
- The presenting author must be registered for the conference.
- Each author may submit multiple abstracts; however, only one presentation per abstract is
permitted.
- Originality: submitted work must be original and not previously published or presented at a
major national or international conference.
- Blinding for review: ensure the abstract body, video audio/visuals, and PPT slides do not
contain author names or hospital affiliations to maintain a double-blind peer-review.
- Patient privacy: all clinical videos, imaging, and case discussions must strictly conceal
patient identities. Appropriate informed consent must be obtained for any recognizable
clinical media prior to submission.
- Full manuscript submission is mandatory for consideration of the BSS Award paper. Submission
as per ISJ (Indian Spine Journal) guidelines.
Free Paper Video Presentation — Technical Specs
- 6-minute videos, complete with the message to be conveyed.
- Can cover a new surgical technique or any interesting operative steps.
- Videos must highlight routine or innovative procedures, newer techniques, or even patient
examination.
- Videos will be reviewed by the reviewers; the 10 best videos will be selected for
presentation in the open theatre session.
- File format: .mp4
- Maximum duration: 6 minutes
- 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio preferred — edit in your camera's native format if possible;
4:3 is acceptable, but do not "stretch" the video.
- Maximum video size allowed as an abstract: 500 MB
Case Based Discussion Guidelines
- Must use the official conference 16:9 template, capped at exactly 8 slides (including title
and conclusion).
- The presenter will be a young surgeon of the team (age < 35 years); a senior member may
be present for guidance.
- Case duration: a total of 8 minutes is allotted for each case.
General slide-by-slide guidelines
| Slide |
Content |
| Slide 0 |
Title of the case, institution, presenting author and co-authors / senior
author. |
| Slide 1 |
History, clinical examination positive findings, relevant images on the
right half of the slide. |
| Slide 2 |
Extra images / lab results pointing towards diagnosis. |
| Slide 3 |
Treatment / surgical options. |
| Slide 4 |
Results of surgery / treatment given — intra- and postoperative images. |
| Slide 5 |
Follow-up results / complications with 3- / 6-month images. |
| Slides 6–7 |
Relevant studies — recent review articles / meta-analysis — and conclusion.
|
A WhatsApp group will be created after acceptance for further guidance.
Additional Notes
✓ Free paper presentations and case-based discussions will be held along with
each session based on the subspecialty topics, not as separate sessions.
✓ A golden opportunity for young surgeons to share the stage with faculty.
✓ Registration is mandatory to present the paper during the conference.
Submit Your Work
To submit your work, please upload all required files (Abstracts, Full Papers, Videos, and PPTs)
directly via the official summit email at:
✉ scientific.bss2026@gmail.com
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