Social events
The Spine Summit 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona, is the definitive event to significantly advance your expertise and professional reach. It’s your opportunity to cultivate vital connections, reconnect with colleagues and build new relationships among the spine community’s thought leaders. Don’t miss this focused environment where leading neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, spine surgery fellows, residents and advanced practice providers gather to exchange knowledge and drive innovation forward.
Thursday, February 26
Opening Reception
6 – 7:30 pm
Ballroom Lawn, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Get ready to kick off the meeting in style!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Opening Reception. Escape to our stunning outdoor oasis and take in the breathtaking desert views while you mix and mingle with old friends and new colleagues.
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and great music under the beautiful Arizona night sky. Your meeting badge is your ticket to this amazing event, so be sure to have it ready for entry.
This is an outdoor event, so remember to dress for the weather!
Collaboration Cocktails
5 – 5:30 pm
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
This networking reception offers attendees of An APP Toolbelt to Navigating Spine Care: Knowing When to Wait, Medicate, or Operate! the opportunity to connect in a relaxed, social setting. Designed to foster meaningful conversations, this event encourages participants to exchange insights, build professional relationships and get their questions answered in an informal environment.
Saturday, February 28
Women in Spine Reception Hosted by Women in Neurosurgery (WINS)
5:45 – 6:45 pm
Wildflower Terrace, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Get ready to connect at the WINS Reception during the 2026 Spine Summit!
This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues from Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) and expand your professional network. Join us for a reception in a welcoming space to catch up with familiar faces and meet new peers in the field.
Enjoy meaningful conversations, share insights, and build valuable connections with fellow attendees dedicated to advancing neurosurgery. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your professional community at the Spine Summit!
Young Spine Surgeon Award Winner Reception
6:15 – 7 pm
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
The DSPN Leadership will host an exclusive, invitation-only event to honor the outstanding achievements of the 2026 Award Recipients at the upcoming Spine Summit. This special gathering will celebrate the dedication, innovation and impact these young spine surgeons have made in advancing the field.
