At the AAOS Annual Meeting, learning extends well beyond the educational sessions. The Technical Exhibits, for example, offer an unparalleled opportunity to view and compare the latest in orthopaedic products and services.

"The Technical Exhibits provide attendees with a single destination—and multiple opportunities—to complement the educational activities of the AAOS Annual Meeting," said Joseph T. Moskal, MD, FACS, Exhibits Committee chair.

"There is so much to do in the exhibit halls: see, touch, and compare products; attend demonstrations; and ask questions of representatives from more than 700 national and international companies," he said.

Here in Orlando, exhibits will be on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, in the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Halls AB. One hour of unopposed exhibit time will be provided each day from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., enabling attendees to tour the exhibit floor without missing an educational session.

Included among the more than 700 exhibitors are companies specializing in implants, bone and tissue products, computer software, surgical equipment and instruments, and practice management. These products are designed to meet the specific needs of orthopaedic surgeons from resident to experienced practitioner.

"This is the largest gathering of orthopaedic product and service companies in the world. Attendees can explore and compare thousands of innovative devices, software, applications, and business tools to assist them in providing a higher level of care to their patients and managing their practices more effectively," Dr. Moskal said.

"Exhibitors at the AAOS Annual Meeting make a considerable investment to meet with attendees. In return, attendee participation helps support the incomparable array of educational opportunities available at the meeting," he added.

What follows is a sampling of the free non-CME educational opportunities and other activities sponsored by the AAOS that will be available in the exhibit halls.

Ask an Expert
Ask an Expert in Booth 672 is an interactive opportunity for attendees to present a perplexing case to experts in orthopaedic specialties. Attendees are encouraged to bring their HIPAA-compliant case challenges and present them for diagnosis and recommendation. Audience participation will complement the exchange of ideas. Details on specific sessions and instructions for presenting cases are available on the AAOS website at www.aaos.org/exhibits.

Technology Pavilion (formerly the Electronic Skills Pavilion)
Plan to attend presentations in the AAOS-sponsored Technology Theater, Booth 2987. Current technology, products, and applications designed to streamline orthopaedic practice and enhance your image are showcased. Topics include cloud-based solutions for research, creating surgical videos, defending your Internet reputation, applying wearable technology to your orthopaedic practice, and more. For a complete listing of presenters and topics, visit www.aaos.org/exhibits.

AAOS Bistro
Eat, meet, and network! The AAOS Bistro is conveniently located in the exhibit hall with an all-inclusive buffet lunch and available table reservations. The AAOS Bistro is open Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.aaos.org/bistro

Complimentary Beverage Breaks
Take a break between scientific sessions to enjoy complimentary beverages at Booths 1509, 2487, and 3209. The AAOS will provide complimentary beverages on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Social
Stop by the Complimentary Beverage Break Booths on Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for coffee, warm fresh mini donuts, fresh fruit, and other beverages.

AAOS Redemption Centers
Visit the AAOS Redemption Centers—Booths 538, 2593, and 4195—to pick up a complimentary tote bag and AAOS T-shirt. Enter to win an iPad, GoPro camera, and more! Check your registration packet for special coupons, redeemable exclusively at AAOS Redemption Centers.

For information about other activities on the exhibit floor, visit www.aaos.org/exhibits

Don't miss the Technical Exhibits—they are certain to enhance your Annual Meeting experience!

Industry-Sponsored Events
The list of exhibitor-sponsored educational events has been made available by the AAOS as a service to our attendees and is for information only.  The Academy is not responsible for the content or faculty of these exhibitor-sponsored educational events and does not accredit these events for CME or any other purpose.  

Extremity Medical
Wednesday, March 2
6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Hilton Orlando, Lake Highland B 
Extremity Medical International Reception

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Wednesday, March 2
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Grand Ballroom D
Multimodal Approach for Pain Management in Orthopaedic Surgery

MED ED LABS
Wednesday, March 2
6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando
Medical Training Course

Intellijoint Surgical
Thursday, March 3
6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Grand Ballroom E
Intellijoint Hip—A Smart Tool for Cup Position, Leg Length, and Offset, Now available in the United States

Smith & Nephew
Thursday, March 3
6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Hilton Orlando Lake Nona B
Reception—Latin America

MED ED LABS
Thursday, March 3
6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando
Medical Training Course

SwiftPath
Friday, March 4
6:00 a.m.—7:30 a.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Grand Ballroom A/B
CME Satellite Symposium:
Proven Methods in Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement: What's in Your Bundle?

Center for Healthcare Education
Thursday, March 3
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel, Grand Ballroom D
A Multimodal Strategy to Manage Pain In an In-Patient and Out-Patient Total Joint Program: What Do You Need to Know?

Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
Friday, March 4
6:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m.
Hilton Orlando, Lake Mizell B
Breakfast with Fidia:
A Presentation of the Next Generation Hyaluronan: Hymovis®

MED ED LABS
Friday, March 4
6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando
Medical Training Course