2025 Milwaukee Symposium
Concussion In Sport Group Symposium
CISG has partnered with the Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS) to host our first Clinical and Educational Symposium, which is independent and apart from the quadrennial International Consensus Conference and will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30th and May 1st , 2025 at the Pfister Hotel. This unique joint meeting will feature two related but separate educational experiences for showcasing clinical advances and research (e.g., poster sessions, brief podium presentations, invited speaker presentations/workshops, panel discussions, etc.). Continuing education credits will be available, and there will be opportunities to meet and network with like- minded clinicians and researchers from around the world in a casual collegial setting.
The Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) invites submissions of scientific abstracts for presentation at our Symposium, to be held on April 30-May 1 of 2025 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. We welcome submissions on all topics relevant to sport concussion research and practice. We are particularly interested in abstracts focusing on:
- Biomarkers (imaging and blood)
- Persisting symptoms and treatment
- Pediatric concussion
- Underrepresented populations
- Para Athletes
- SCAT® Tools
A few meritorious abstracts will be selected for brief podium presentations and a panel discussion, providing an excellent opportunity to showcase innovative research to experts in the field. Posters will be presented during dedicated sessions designed to foster interaction and in-depth discussion between presenters and attendees.
Submission Guidelines: We are accepting structured abstracts that use the following subheadings: Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusion. Abstracts must be original, not previously published, and cannot exceed 250 words. Please submit your abstracts here: https://redcap.link/CISG2025Abstracts. Submissions must be uploaded by 02/25/2025. Feel free to contact CISG poster chair Dr. Jared Bruce with questions (brucejm@umkc.edu).
Conference Information: This clinical and educational symposium expands upon the overall conference theme: “From Consensus to Clinic: Advances and Practical Applications of the Amsterdam International Consensus.” CISG is partnering with the Sports Neuropsychology Society who will hold their annual conference immediately following the CISG symposium in the same location. For more details about the conference, please visit https://www.concussioninsportgroup.com/symposium/
CISG Mission Statement: The mission of CISG is to enhance the science and practice of health management as it relates to sport-related concussion (SRC), to develop evidence-informed recommendations for the prevention, evaluation, and management of SRC, to create and disseminate best practice clinical assessment and management tools for SRC, and to freely provide and manage clinical tools, statements, and educational programs worldwide that can be adapted to cultural and geographic contexts, appropriate for all ages, sexes, & levels of play.
We look forward to your submissions and to advancing the field of sports concussion together!
Symposium Information & Registration
CISG Educational Symposium: From Consensus to Clinic: Advances and Practical applications of the Amsterdam International consensus
Symposium Schedule – Click Here
Goal Statement
The goal of the symposium is to provide state-of-the-art research and clinical information related to the science and practice of identification, prevention, evaluation, and management of sport-related concussion from multidisciplinary and internationally recognized faculty.
The 2025 CISG Symposium will feature presentations on the current state of worldwide implementation of the Consensus tools as well as provide updates on concussion care in pediatric, female, neurodivergent, and para athlete populations and treatment for persisting concussion symptoms. Return to learn and return to driving will be addressed in addition to neuropsychiatric effects of concussion. Long-term outcomes of SRC and emerging biomarkers for concussion management will be discussed. During the symposium, practitioners, researchers, and students will be able to expand their experience, knowledge, and skills when working with sport-related concussion.
Target Audience
This educational curriculum is intended to target an intermediate to advanced audience of clinicians and researchers including psychologists, neuropsychologists, physicians, athletic trainers, nurses, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Learning Objectives for the Conference Program
- Describe the public health and safety implications of concussion in sport.
- Describe the advances and gaps in concussion research and practice.
- Identify best practices in implementation of the Consensus Statement, Tools, and Systematic Reviews.
- Update interim advances in clinical translational research in sport concussion since the last Consensus Statement.
- Identify the intersection of concussion evaluation management with specific populations of athletes including pediatric, female, and para athletes.
- Implement Return to Learn and Return to Drive recommendations.
Level of the Activity
Intermediate to Advanced
Accreditation – Program Continuing Education Offerings
APA CEU Credit – This activity has been mutually planned and co-sponsored by the Sports Neuropsychology Society. The Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Sports Neuropsychology Society maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The educational content of the full program will result in an award up to 6 CE credits. The Opening and Closing remarks, award presentations, and poster presentations are not offered for CE credits. Attendance at the full program is required to earn full CE credit. Credit claimed will be commensurate with time spent in the activity and sign in and out will be required.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit – This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of Georgia through the joint providership of Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME and Concussion in Sports Group. The Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide accredited continuing education for physicians.
The Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Board of Certification CE – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 BOC approved CEUs. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity.
Symposium Registration Fees
Register early to secure your spot and avoid late fee!
Early Registration – Completed registration prior to April 4, 2025
Late Registration – Completed registration after April 4, 2025
CISG Member Rates (annual dues must be paid in full)
CISG Full Member: Early=$200, Late=$250
CISG Post-doctoral Fellows/Residents: Early=$150, Late=$200
CISG Affiliate/Associate Member: Early=$100, Late=$150
CISG Student/Trainee Member: Early = $75, Late=$100
Non-Member Rates
Doctoral (MD, PhD, DO, DPT, etc.): Early=$350, Late=$400
Post-doctoral Fellows/Residents: Early=$225, Late=$275
Professional Non-Doctoral: Early=$150, Late=$200
Students/Trainees: Early $100, Late=$125
Must provide attestation of program matriculation from training director
Register Here: https://cisg.wildapricot.org/event-6029437
Cancellation Policy:
By registering for this Symposium, you agree and will adhere to all policies and regulations. You guarantee payment in full in the amount indicated on the registration form. If for any reason, the meeting must be canceled, CISG is not liable for any costs other than prepaid registration fees. If the date or location must be changed for any reason beyond CISG’s control, it is agreed that pre-paid registration fees are non-refundable, as a date or location change will be provided. Should you decide to cancel this agreement and withdraw your registration, the refund/cancellation policy is as follows for registered attendees: Cancellation 30+ days prior to meeting = 50% refund; Cancellation 29-15 days prior to meeting = 25% refund; Cancellation 15 days or less before meeting = NO REFUND. Must allow 6-8 weeks for refund processing.
CISG 2025 Disclosures Table – Click Here
Poster Abstracts Information
The following link provides location and time details for poster presentations listed alphabetically by the first author’s last name (LINK HERE). Posters should be a maximum of 3 feet high by 4 feet across. Push pins will be provided. Authors are required to be available during the poster session(s) to answer questions.
The poster committee used blind review to identify a subset of meritorious abstracts. These anonymized abstracts were then sent to the program planning committee to choose platform presentations in a blinded fashion. Authors with abstracts that have been chosen for platform presentations will have 5 minutes to present their work during their assigned sessions. Authors giving platform presentations will also be asked to remain on stage for the question/answer panel at the end of the session.
2025 Symposium Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Hotel & Lodging Information
The Primary Symposium Hotel is The Hotel Pfister in downtown Milwaukee on April 30 – May 1, 2025 If you are planning to attend the CISG symposium and/or the SNS annual meeting please use the link below to book your hotel reservations As Soon As Possible. Hotel space is selling out quickly.
Book your hotel room HERE.
Please note that we are aware that some nights (primarily 4/30) at Pfister have been sold out. If you attempt to book a room and are advised that one or more of your dates are sold out, please book the desired dates that are available. We are working diligently with the Pfister and other hotels in the area to find additional room nights. We ask for your patience as we work on remedying the situation. Please let us know if you have been unable to obtain your desired room nights for the symposium via info@concussioninsportgroup.com
Please check back to this page for updated information.
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Additional Lodging Information:
Information forthcoming. Please check back frequently.