Welcome to the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting
The AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting media program offers the latest information on orthopaedic treatments, advancements and research breakthroughs.
The Annual Meeting is a private meeting, and the granting of media/press credentials is at the sole discretion of the AAOS. Press badges are available only to media who are working for and representing a recognized news organization and who can show evidence that their attendance will result in coverage of orthopaedic news in print, broadcast or online media.
Registered reporters may pick up their press badge in the Press Office, Morial Convention Center, room 338.
Requirements for registered on-site reporters:
- View the Media & Communication Policies
- Acknowledgement to honor the meeting-wide embargo – Monday, March 2, 2026 (7:00 a.m. CST)
Amenities for Registered On-site Reporters
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- The Press Office will offer complimentary Wi-Fi as well as breakfast and lunch during regular business hours.
- Private recording and interview space can be reserved in Interview Alley (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – Room 337) on a first-come-first-served basis through our room scheduler.
- Access AAOS 2026 Annual meeting ePosters searchable by your story’s specific area of focus. Submit your request(s) to staff in person or via email.
- Search full abstracts and papers
Featured Events & Media-Highlighted Programming
(Editorially curated, media-friendly sessions)
Featured Symposia & Events
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Monday, March 2
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HOT TOPIC! AAOS/FDA Town Hall: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Robotics This symposium will examine the intersection of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) and robotics in orthopaedic surgery, addressing technology, clinical use, and FDA regulation. |
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Tuesday, March 3
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DEVICE INNOVATION! Engagement Theater: Introduction to the FDA’s Office of Orthopedic Devices This session will provide an introduction to the FDA’s Office of Orthopedic Devices. Attendees will learn about the structure of the Office, key regulatory programs that advance orthopedic device innovation—including Investigational Device Exemptions, Early Feasibility Studies, the Breakthrough Devices Program, the Safer technologies Program, and the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program—as well as post-market device monitoring processes. |
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Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 3
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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT! OrthoDome returns with leaders in the field walking attendees through high-definition surgical case videos. Search “OrthoDome” in the program planner for a schedule of this immersive video experience. Interviews are available upon request. |
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Tuesday, March 3 |
TIMELY NEWS! Orthobiologics 2026: State of the Art The 4th Annual AAOS-Biologic Association Symposium will explore current and future orthobiologic therapies and present valuable resources for practicing orthopaedic surgeons |
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Thursday, March 5
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PRESIDENTIAL GUEST SPEAKER! Don’t miss a main-stage conversation with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zimmer Biomet’s Chief Movement Officer, on peak performance, teamwork, and thriving under pressure. |
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Tuesday, March 3 |
TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION! OrthoPitch is back! Companies will square off in this one-of-a-kind technology pitch competition presented by AAOS and MCRA. |
