All the very latest updates from the Global Spine Congress team. 

We would like to thank everybody who made GSC 2021 in Paris a truly special event - the particpants, the speakers, the staff and all the organizers. You all helped to put on a very succesful show.  The participation figures are now in, and they make good reading, especially during such unprecedented and challenging times. 

As GSC 2021 draws ever closer, we have seen an increasing number of enquiries from participants asking about the entry requirements to France, particularly around the issue of Covid vaccinations and testing.

To this end, we have put together a brief summary of everything you need to know about travelling to France and what you can expect at the venue. You can find this information here.

Our very own congress chairperson, Jeffrey Wang, has featured in episode 7 of the World's Greatest Doctors series. You can hear what he has to say about GSC here.

With Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2021 right around the corner, we want to share important travel-related information to enter France. As changes are frequent during COVID, we want to ensure that we present you with regular updates to keep you well informed. We thank all our participants who continue to register for our event, and we look forward to welcoming you in-person in Paris in a safe environment!

We want to reassure you that GSC fully complies with all measures taken by the health authorities and the local government to ensure the health and safety of all parties involved.

What does this mean for you as a participant travelling to GSC in Paris?

France has introduced a health pass which is required for entry to cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, leisure and cultural venues with 50 or more persons, and for long distance travel (air, train, bus). For more information about the health pass, please visit the official French government website.

Note about the health pass:

• The health pass will have a QR code which will be scanned as you enter the venue.
• The health pass is issued only to European Union citizens, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. For all other participants, you will need to show your official document from your home country.

Can I enter France?

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions. For more information and documents required, click here.

If you are not vaccinated, there are different requirements whether you are entering France from a Green, Orange or Red country. For a full list of countries, requirements and travel documents, click here.

For any other questions, please contact the Global Spine Congress Team at gsc@aospine.org.

"Paris is always a good idea!"

Pack your bags and meet us in Paris! As of June 30, 2021, the French government announced that all in-person congresses and events will be allowed to work at 100% capacity as part of Phase 3 of the official re-opening of Paris. For more information on the re-opening of Paris, visit the Official Website of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2021 is pleased to be part of this re-opening with our flagship event being held live in Paris, November 3-6. GSC 2021 will also remain a hybrid event that will include a highly interactive online program.

Over the course of three days, we will unravel the latest in spine care, deep dive into topics in AI, Endoscopy, Robotics, and Virtual Reality, and hear from leading international spine experts in the field.

MORE INFO: Official website of the Convention and Visitors Bureau

MORE INFO: Coronavirus - Advice for Foreign Nationals in France