Decades ago, a cure for spinal cord injury was not to be discussed or considered. Admittedly, we have come a long way since then – with new therapies and clinical trials commencing every year there is much to be hopeful for in the SCI community. Through the continued efforts of our community, we have a chance to shape the future of SCI research in the years to come, and get the rest of the way towards curative therapies for both acute and chronically injured people.