20th Annual Meeting of the Korean American Spine Society
JULY 10-12, 2025 | HYATT REGENCY | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
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Join Us in Huntington Beach, California, for the 20th Annual Meeting of KASS
We look forward to a celebratory 20th Anniversary Meeting with sun, sand, and surf in Huntington Beach, California. Join us for an insightful scientific program, collegial networking, and a lively ambiance in Surf City USA. Register, submit an abstract, or apply for a Young Surgeon Grant to attend now! The full program with speakers is coming soon. In addition, our popular hotel venue will fill up well in advance of the meeting, so consider making your plans early this year. See you there!
REGISTRATION
Registration Fees
- Surgeon: $895
- Resident/Fellow: $395
- PA/APN/Allied Health: $395
- Late Fee (After June 10): +$75
- Adult Guests (13+): $225
- Child Guests (5–12 yrs.): $95
- Child 4 yrs. & under: $0
- Medical Attendee Registration includes all course materials, scientific sessions and workshops, Thursday reception, Friday and Saturday breakfasts, and Friday Annual Dinner.
- Guest Registration includes Thursday reception, Friday and Saturday breakfasts, and Friday Annual Dinner.
- Corporate attendees must register with Pam Scianna at pscianna@broad-water.com and are limited to employees of supporting companies only.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Learn more about the KASS Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, and Annual Dinner featuring Dinner Speaker Chan Ho Park—the first Korean-born pitcher in Major Leage Baseball.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & CME
As a result of this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Discuss the fundamentals of fixation in spine surgery
- Discuss the basics and the variety of surgical techniques in spine surgery including arthroplasty and fusion and cervical and lumbar decompression
- Evaluate and navigate common challenges for spine surgeons in practice management and insurance
- Discuss the adaptation, implementation, and limitations of endoscopic spine surgery
ABSTRACTS & GRANTS
Abstracts and Early-Career Surgeons Grants Are Now Closed.
You are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at KASS 2025. The ten best papers will be selected for podium presentation at the meeting. Submissions are welcome on any topic related to treatment of spinal disorders.
Early-Career Surgeons: Apply for a travel grant to attend KASS 2025. Residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons (within first five years of practice) are invited to apply for a travel grant to attend KASS 2025. Abstract presenters will be given priority in grant selection.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Highway | Huntington Beach, California 92648
About the Resort
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is a prime beachfront property with Spanish-inspired architecture and features the luxury Pacific Waters Spa. Soak up the sun on your California getaway and stay within a five-minute walk of 10-Mile Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, and Pacific City.
