“Ask an Expert” Sessions: Real Answers. Real Impact.

Get direct, real-world guidance from the leading minds in orthopaedics—right on the Exhibit Hall floor. These interactive sessions offered something you can only get at Annual Meeting: personalized, practical advice on the challenges you face every day. Attendees walked away with fresh insights, proven solutions, and new connections that can immediately elevate their practice.

Why you should attend future Ask an Expert sessions:

• Bring your toughest cases: Get tailored recommendations from experienced orthopaedic specialists who’ve seen it all.
• Learn from leaders: Engage directly with top surgeons, researchers, and educators ready to share best practices and real-world strategies.
• Build your network: Exchange ideas with peers who share your interests, goals, and challenges in an open, collaborative setting

Want to participate at AAOS 2027? Don't forget to bring your HIPAA-compliant case on a flash drive 10 minutes before the session begins. You’ll have time to present your case for diagnosis and recommendations from the experts.

   

Bioskills Workshops provided hands-on experience with guided practice along the way. Attendees could sharpen their skills, test out new surgical tools and techniques, and improve their precision in a low-risk, educational setting.

What you can expect at future Bioskills Workshops:

• Expert-Led Instruction: Top orthopaedic surgeons and educators will guide you through new approaches and complex procedures, offering personal feedback and tips that can enhance your proficiency
• Access to Advanced Technology: BioSkills workshops provide a rare opportunity to trial innovative technologies that can elevate your practice and outcomes
• Collaborative Learning: Work alongside peers from diverse backgrounds, exchanging insights, techniques, and experiences

   

Whether you were on the hunt for a new position, scouting top talent or simply looking for professional resources, the AAOS Career Center is front and center in the Exhibit Hall.

What You Can Look Forward to Future Career Center Events at Annual Meeting:

• Job Seekers: Find your next career move at Annual Meeting
• Looking to hire? Employers had options for dedicated space to connect with attendees and discuss job opportunities
• Headshot Photo Booth: Captured professional photo to enhance your LinkedIn profile and put your best foot forward
• Access to 100+ Employers: Discoverd new career opportunities at every stage
• Private, On-Site Interviews: Took a major step toward your next role with discreet, on-site meetings
• One-on-One CV Consultations: Polished your CV with expert guidance and stand out in today's job market
• Social Hour:  Joined us for a happy hour to network with orthopaedic surgeons and other professionals in a relaxed setting over drinks.
• Bingo – Participated in our Career Center Bingo for a chance to win prizes while exploring resources and meeting employers.
• Coffee – Enjoyed complimentary coffee while networking with hiring professionals and peers in a relaxed setting

More Resources:

• Job Seekers: Visit ACCELERATE to explore job opportunities and notify employers of your attendance at the meeting
• Employers: Explore options to showcase your open positions on ACCELERATE and ensure visibility among top candidates

Golf Simulator Experience: Swing, Connect, Compete

Brand new at AAOS 2026, attendees could step into the action on the Exhibit Hall floor. The Golf Simulator Experience let you test your skills and unwind while networking with top industry leaders in a fun, interactive setting. Powered by TrackMan 4 technology and premium clubs, this experience blends precision, play, and professional connection—all in one spot.

Why you should stop by in the future:

• Network naturally: Meet and mingle with peers, exhibitors, and industry innovators in a relaxed, engaging environment.
• Stay active and have fun: Recharge between sessions while building new relationships that could drive your next collaboration.
• Show off your swing: Compete in Closest to the Pin or Longest Drive challenges, or play a round on world-class virtual courses.

   

Happy Hour in the Hall: When education breaks, the networking begins.

Happy Hour in the Hall was another success! This event was the perfect way to unwind, connect, and discover the latest innovations without missing a single session. With two full hours built into the AAOS education schedule, this was the time to explore, engage, and enjoy.

Why you should attend future Happy Hours:

• No schedule conflicts: Make the most of break times in AAOS education schedule designed for connection and discovery.
• See what’s new: Catch special presentations and explore breakthrough technologies shaping the future of orthopaedics.
• Cheers to connections: Enjoy complimentary drinks courtesy of AAOS while you network with colleagues, exhibitors, and thought leaders in a relaxed, social setting.

   

Industry Session Schedules: Engage. Learn. Connect

At AAOS 2026, attendees were able to experience a full range of industry-led sessions featuring the latest innovations, technologies, and clinical insights — from in-booth presentations and interactive demos to the new Breakfast & Insights morning sessions, lunch discussions, and off-site symposia — all designed to complement their AAOS education schedule.

• Beverages & Breakthroughs
• Booth Education Showcases
• Breakfast & Insights
• Lunch & Learns
• Innovation Theater Sessions
• NEW! Investment Forum

   

Innovation Theater: Where Ideas Take the Stage

In New Orleans, attendees discovered fast, focused learning to explore cutting-edge solutions in surgical techniques, medical devices, digital health, and patient care tools, all through dynamic presentations and live demonstrations led by industry leaders and innovators.

Why you should attend future Innovation Theater sessions:

• See innovation in action: Experience the latest advancements shaping orthopaedic care, presented by the experts behind them.
• Learn fast, think big: Presentations are designed to deliver quick, high-impact insights you can immediately apply to your work.
• Spark new connections: Engage with innovators and peers who share your drive to advance patient outcomes and elevate the field.

Step into the Innovation Theater where new ideas come to life and the future of orthopaedics unfolds in real time.

   

OrthoQuest Exhibit Explorer Challenge: Explore. Discover. Win.

Attendees had a chance to embark on OrthoQuest, the ultimate Exhibit Hall scavenger hunt-style event designed to combine learning, networking, and a little friendly competition. Participants naviagted the Hall to discover cutting-edge innovations from exhibitors, complete quests, and connect with peers and industry leaders along the way.

Why you should participate in future OrthoQuest challenges:

• Discover the latest innovations: Explore new technologies, devices, and solutions shaping orthopaedics.
• Expand your network: Meet exhibitors and fellow attendees in an interactive, engaging environment.
• Compete for prizes: Challenge yourself, have fun, and win exciting rewards while exploring the hall.

A fun, easy way to explore the Exhibit Hall, discover innovations, and connect along the way.

Wednesday, March 4
3–5 p.m.