SinoVid Competition

• Innovation Category: Dedicated to novel techniques, instruments, or approaches that push the boundaries of rhinology.
• Mastery Category: Focused on the exceptional execution of complex or rare pathologies, demonstrating unparalleled surgical skill.
• Teaching Excellence: Recognizing videos that offer the best educational value through clear narration, insightful annotations, and effective pedagogical approaches.

Candidates will submit a 2-3 minute edited video with structured narration. Each entry must be accompanied by a one-page summary detailing the novelty, technique rationale, and learning objectives.

The videos will be reviewed by the scientific committee members and rated based on:

• Novelty of pathology/approach
• Technical innovation
• Video quality
• Educational value
• Reproducibility

Top 6 (top 2 of each category) submissions advance to the next stage.

The main innovation for SinoViD 2027 lies in its dynamic conference session format, designed for maximum interactivity and real-time participation:

• Shortlisted Video Presentations: The 6 advanced videos will be featured in a dedicated 60-minute session.
• Presenter Spotlight: Each presenter will have 5 minutes to showcase key segments of their video, followed by a 2-minute live discussion with the audience and expert panel.
• Audience Participation: Attendees will actively participate via a mobile application, casting real-time votes for "Most Educational" and "Most Innovative" awards.
• Expert Commentary & Scoring: A distinguished panel of 4–5 international experts will provide live commentary and score videos for the prestigious "Best SinoViD Award."

• Digital Legacy: All accepted videos will be uploaded to a dedicated EROC online library.
• Pre-Conference Buzz: Engaging teaser clips from submissions will be shared across social media platforms to generate excitement and anticipation.
• Viewers’ Choice Award: An optional online voting mechanism prior to the conference will allow the global community to select a "Viewers’ Choice Award" winner, further broadening participation.