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The 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2025 will be held in Glasgow from April 2-5, 2025.The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland, brings together leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and state-of-the-art spine technologies to present and discuss the latest advances in spine surgery in an international forum. IMAST focuses on innovations and new methods/techniques in spine pathology. The educational component includes didactic course lectures, four-minute paper presentations, case discussions, E-Point presentations, and industry seminars, all led by a multidisciplinary international faculty. Learning Objectives Upon completion of IMAST, participants should be able to:Evaluate metrics for integrating innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and wearable devices into current spine surgical care practices and assess the limitations of current technologiesDiscuss current best practices for utilizing innovative technologies to avoid complications in adult spinal deformity surgery. Analyze the indications and limitations of minimally invasive and motion preserving surgical options, including endoscopic and MIS fusion techniques, in adult spinal deformity and adolescent idiopathic scoliosisImprove understanding of the standards of surgical and non-surgical care for early-onset scoliosis and congenital spinal pathologies.