The AAOS Annual Meeting creates opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, and industry partners to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the orthopaedic community.
Published 9/18/2026
At a glance
- AAOS 2027 is designed to deliver more value in less time.
- Included ICLs and a streamlined schedule simplify the Annual Meeting experience.
- Education, networking, and innovation remain at the center of the meeting.
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The AAOS Annual Meeting is changing, with a renewed focus on what matters most to orthopaedic surgeons.
The AAOS Annual Meeting creates opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, and industry partners to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the orthopaedic community.
AAOS Annual Meeting educational sessions bring orthopaedic surgeons together to share insights, explore emerging trends, and engage in discussions that advance patient care.
Attendees can explore the latest technologies and innovations in the Exhibit Hall, gaining firsthand exposure to new tools, techniques, and solutions shaping musculoskeletal care.
Join us in Las Vegas, March 3-6, for a reimagined Annual Meeting shaped by member feedback and designed around the realities of modern orthopaedic practice. The meeting will take place Wednesday through Saturday, concentrating the educational experience into three core days, with Specialty Day closing out the week. The streamlined schedule delivers more education, more opportunities to connect, and greater value while reducing time away from patients, practices, and family.
“We heard clearly from our members that time matters,” said Henry D. Clarke, MD, FAAOS, chair of the Annual Meeting Oversight Committee. “AAOS 2027 is designed around what matters most to orthopaedic surgeons: meaningful education, stronger connections, and an Annual Meeting experience that brings the orthopaedic community together while respecting the demands of modern practice.”
AAOS has also transformed access to education, with one registration now unlocking more expert-led education than ever before, all with no additional fees. For example, instructional course lectures (ICLs), among the most popular and highly rated offerings at the Annual Meeting, are now included with registration. Standardized session lengths and a more intentional schedule make it easier to navigate the program, attend the sessions most relevant to your practice, and spend less time managing logistics and more time learning.
These changes build on positive momentum from recent Annual Meetings that achieved the highest attendee satisfaction and net promoter scores in years, demonstrating the value of a more focused meeting experience.
The Exhibit Hall continues to be a key part of the Annual Meeting experience, providing a forum for attendees to explore the latest technologies, discover new solutions, and connect with industry partners who are shaping the future of patient care. Just as importantly, it is a place where conversations happen, ideas are exchanged, and professional relationships grow.
“Orthopaedic surgeons share a common purpose: helping patients move better, feel better, and live fully,” said AAOS President Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS. “The AAOS Annual Meeting brings that purpose to life through practical education, shared experiences, and collaboration that advances patient care.”
Las Vegas provides the ideal setting to bring the orthopaedic community together. Whether reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new collaborators, or exploring the latest advances in the field, AAOS 2027 offers orthopaedic surgeons opportunities to learn, engage, and be inspired.
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