AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS MARCH 2- 6

The world’s largest gathering of orthopaedic professionals returns with hands on education, emerging technology, and global collaboration

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 23, 2026

WHO/WHAT
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons will host its 2026 Annual Meeting March 2–6, 2026, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Recognized as the premier global event for orthopaedic surgery, the meeting is expected to welcome nearly 7,500 orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and allied health professionals, along with more than 600 exhibiting companies from over 100 countries. Attendees will explore the latest advances in musculoskeletal care through expert led education spanning every orthopaedic specialty, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes. Programming includes hands-on instructional sessions, expert-led workshops, scientific presentations, and immersive learning experiences that highlight emerging techniques, technologies, and clinical research.

Innovative activations and standout sessions include:

  • The Exhibit Hall showcasing the newest medical devices, tools, and solutions improving patient care across the field of orthopaedics.
  • OrthoPitch, an exciting technology competition for novel and innovative orthopaedic products impacting the practice of medicine and patient care.
  • AAOS/FDA Town Hall delving into the use of augmented reality, virtual reality, and robotics in orthopaedic surgery.
  • OrthoDome, an immersive video theater experience that presents orthopaedic surgical techniques and devices in high resolution 4K video, narrated live by leading experts.
  • Orthobiologics 2026 symposium addressing evolving biologic treatment options, including platelet-rich plasma and blood-derived therapies, that are increasingly discussed in both medical and consumer health coverage.

Media will have access to select scientific sessions and research presentations showcasing the latest developments in sports medicine, trauma care, joint replacement and more. Opportunities to interview leading orthopaedic experts on emerging research, bone and joint injury prevention, and advances in patient care are available by request. The event is closed to the public.

WHERE
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Press Room 338

WHEN
March 2–6, 2026

SOCIAL
Website: www.aaos.org/annual
Hashtag: #AAOS2026

MEDIA
Members of the press may apply for credentials here.
AAOS:
Nicole Winston Ramirez, winston-ramirez@aaos.org, 312.919.7607
Deanna Killackey, killackey@aaos.org, 630.815.5195

New Orleans & Company:
Kelly Schulz, kschulz@neworleans.com, 504.421.0962
Rhonda Cook, rcook@neworleans.com, 504.616.6161