When and where is AAOS 2027?

March 3-6, 2027 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

When does registration open?

Registration opens November 2, 2026. Early bird pricing ends December 6, 2026, and advance pricing and the cancellation deadline end January 24, 2027. Maritz is the official registration provider.

What are the exhibit hall hours?

Industry exhibits are open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday. Attendee registration opens at 7:00 a.m. each day.

Are Instructional Course Lectures included?

Yes. For 2027, ICLs are included with registration and have been shortened to one hour.

AAOS 2027 Annual Meeting

Name: AAOS 2027 Annual Meeting
Start: 2027-03-03T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-06T17:00:00+00:00
Location: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center

About this event

The AAOS Annual Meeting is the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' yearly gathering of the orthopaedic community for education, hands-on learning, networking and the latest clinical technology. The 2027 edition in Las Vegas introduces a shorter Wednesday-to-Saturday format that AAOS says was shaped by attendee feedback.

What's new for 2027

AAOS has made four changes to the meeting format for this edition.

New meeting days: Wednesday, March 3 to Saturday, March 6
Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) included with registration
Shorter, one-hour ICLs with less overlap and dedicated exhibit hall time
A streamlined four-day meeting

Programme

AAOS education and the exhibit hall run Wednesday through Friday, with Specialty Society Programs on Saturday. OrthoLive programming moves into the exhibit hall for 2027.

AAOS education sessions and ICLs
Specialty Society Programs (Saturday)
Ask An Expert case sessions
Posters, ePosters and Poster Tour Theater
OrthoDome, Engagement Theater and Orthopaedic Video Theater
Innovation Theater and bioskills workshops
Career Center with employers and CV consultations

Exhibit hall

Industry exhibits are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, with a Happy Hour in the Hall on one afternoon. Attendees can compare technologies side by side and talk directly with product experts.

Who attends

The meeting serves orthopaedic surgeons at every career stage, from residents and medical students with dedicated programmes to experienced specialists, alongside the orthopaedic industry and related specialty societies.

AAOS 2027 Annual Meeting is a Healthcare event taking place 3-6 Mar 2027 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, United States.