Frequently Asked Questions - General
The following information was provided for the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting held February 12-16 (Monday - Friday) in San Francisco, California.
Information to help you plan for the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, March 10-14 in San Diego, California, will be available in the coming months.
When and where is the Annual Meeting?
When will the Specialty Society Sessions be held?
Where can I find the Annual Meeting app?
Is there a COVID vaccination requirement?
Can family members attend the meeting?
How many CME credits are available for the Annual Meeting?
What is Annual Meeting OnDemand / Gold Registration Package?
When will the Annual Meeting app be available?
Are there lactation rooms available?
What are my transportation options?
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
What is the attire for the meeting?
Where are future Annual Meetings being held?
I still have questions, who can I contact?
When and where is the Annual Meeting?
Meeting Dates: Monday, February 12 – Friday, February 16
Exhibit Dates: Tuesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 15
Moscone Center
747 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
When will the Specialty Society Sessions be held?
For the 2024 Annual Meeting, Specialty Society Programs will be held on Friday, February 16:
- Arthroscopy Association of North America / International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- The Hip Society / American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- The Knee Society / American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society / Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association / American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Registration opened on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Where can I find the Annual Meeting app?
The Annual Meeting Mobile App is available for free download from the App Store or Google Play. It is the go-to resource for planning your customized experience. You can choose your ideal learning path by adding education programs, Exhibit Hall activities, and must-see exhibitors to your custom agenda.
Is there a COVID vaccination requirement?
AAOS will not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.
Can family members attend the meeting?
AAOS members receive one complimentary Family Badge that may be used by a spouse, significant other, or immediate family member (not an active medical professional). You may pre-register a family member during online registration or on-site. All Family Badge recipients must be accompanied by the registered AAOS member and present an ID to receive a Family Badge.
Family Badge attendees 16 years and older have access to the following:
- Academy Hall
- Industry Exhibits
- Your Academy/Guest Speaker
Family Badge attendees under 16 have access to Academy Hall only, providing they are not disruptive to surrounding activities.
Please note: Family Badge attendees will not have access to any educational sessions or events.
How many CME credits are available for the Annual Meeting?
The AAOS designates for 2024 this live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. More information on Annual Meeting activities that are eligible for CME credit can be found at CME Details.
International Physicians: The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the United States but who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Allied Health Professionals: The AAOS is not accredited to offer credit for nurses and other Allied Health Professionals. To determine if activities offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs please contact the relevant organizations directly.
What is Annual Meeting On Demand / Gold Registration Package?
The Gold Registration Package adds the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting OnDemand product to your meeting registration at a discounted rate. Annual Meeting OnDemand is an online library with hundreds of hours of educational content from the 2024 meeting instructional course lectures, symposia, and paper sessions. Revisit sessions you attended and participate in those you missed anytime, anywhere. Plus, earn up to 100 CME credits. Content will not be live-streamed during the meeting.
When will the Annual Meeting app be available?
The Annual Meeting Mobile App It is available now and is the go-to resource for planning your customized experience. You can choose your ideal learning path by adding education programs, Exhibit Hall activities, and must-see exhibitors to your custom agenda.
AAOS will consider the requests of persons with disabilities for reasonable modifications of policies, practices and procedures or for auxiliary aids and services where necessary to provide access to AAOS facilities, events, services and products. AAOS encourages that such requests be made as soon as possible to enhance AAOS' ability to accommodate the requests. All such request for the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting should be submitted here by January 22, 2024. For on-site requests, please visit the Academy Headquarters Office, South, Room 105. For more information, email us at meeting@aaos.org.
Are there lactation rooms available?
The Mamava Original comes complete with two spacious benches, a fold-down table, and power outlets. Mamava Original pods can be located and unlocked with the free Mamava app and proprietary smart access system. Located in Moscone West, Level 2 (near Room 2024) and Moscone South, Lower Mezzanine Level (near Room 50).
The closest major airport to the Moscone Center is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It's located about 14 Miles south of the Moscone Center, making it the most convenient choice for travelers attending events or visiting the center.
What are my transportation options?
Located in the urban heart of San Francisco's SoMa district, The Moscone Center is easily accessible by transit.
BART offers fast, convenient regional service and MUNI Metro provides light rail service throughout the City. To reach Moscone North & South, take BART or MUNI to Montgomery station. To reach Moscone West, take BART or MUNI to Powell station.
Caltrain offers a frequent schedule into the nearby station at 4th & Townsend Streets. All of these stations are within a few minutes' walk of The Moscone Center.
Ridesharing and Taxis:Services like Uber and Lyft operate in San Francisco, making it easy to book a ride to the Moscone Center. Simply request a ride to the address: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street.
Parking:The Moscone Center does not have on-site parking. For information about parking around the Moscone Center, please click here.
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
With the cool San Francisco weather in February, you will want to pack clothing that you can layer. With highs around 60° F/16° C and lows around 48° F/9° C, you will need a light jacket during the day. At night, you will want to wear something a little warmer.
What is the attire for the meeting?
Professional attire is appropriate at the meeting and to visit the exhibit hall. Some restaurants require coats and ties for gentlemen, but most welcome casual attire. Check each restaurant’s policy when making reservations.
Where are future Annual Meetings being held?
Discover Future Annual Meeting dates and locations.
I still have questions, who can I contact?
For questions about the Annual Meeting: meeting@aaos.org
For questions about your Registration Account: AAOSmeeting@xpressreg.net
For OnDemand customer service: (800) 501-2303
For questions about new or existing housing reservations:
Existing Reservation
AAOS@onpeak.com
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