Trending Education Topics—AI and Patient-Centered Care

The AAOS expanded its educational resources in 2025. A prominent theme was the use of Articifical Intelligence (AI) in orthopaedic surgery, with specific sessions and a Town Hall dedicated to the topic.

The Exhibit Hall Expands to New Horizons

This year's Exhibit Hall once again delivered an unforgettable experience, bringing together 600+ leading companies across 190,000 square feet of innovation, discovery, and collaboration. Attendees explored the latest breakthroughs in orthopaedic technology, products, and solutions—all in one dyamic space affectionately dubbed the "Disneyland of Orthopaedics."

Highlights included:

• Pickleball's debut! Blending movement, fun, and networking in an interactive way.
• Hands-on education that empowered attendees with practical insights to enhance patient care and elevate their practice.
• Networking at its best, including a packed Happy Hour in the Hall where members connected and shared ideas.
• Live product demos that let surgeons see, touch, and experience the newest innovations firsthand.
• The Exhibit Hall continues to be the heart of the AAOS Annual Meeting, where innovation meets inspiration, and the future of orthopaedics comes to life.

OrthoPitch Returns for Third Year to Showcase Orthopaedic Innovation 

OrthoPitch is a fast-paced event where orthopaedic innovators present new technologies, research, and solutions to experts and peers. Now in its third year, the event continues to foster collaboration, feedback, and visibility for emerging ideas in an engaging, high-energy format.

Captain and U.S. Ambassador 'Sully' Sullenberger Served as the Presidential Guest Speaker at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting

Captain and U.S. Ambassador 'Sully' Sullenberger served as the U.S. ambassador and representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations Specialized Agency based in Montreál, Québec, Canada. Nominated by President Biden and confirmed unanimously by the Senate in 2021, he served in that esteemed role through 2022. During his tenure, he addressed critical aviation crises involving Belarus, Russia, and climate change.

A pivotal moment in Ambassador Sullenberger's career came in January 15, 2009, when he, alongside First Officer Jeff Skiles, executed an emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. Known as the "Miracle on the Hudson," this event resulted from a bird strike that disabled both engines. The successful landing saved the lives of all 155 passengers and crew onboard.