Orthopaedic Research Society - ORS Annual Meeting 2027
Event Date
February 19–23, 2027
Location
San Francisco, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ORS Annual Meeting is the flagship conference of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), widely regarded as the premier international gathering devoted to orthopaedic research and musculoskeletal health. The 2027 edition takes place February 19–23, 2027 at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco, California.
The meeting draws a multi-disciplinary audience of scientists, clinicians, engineers, and industry professionals who come together to share discoveries across basic, translational, and clinical orthopaedic science. The ORS community spans academia, industry and private sector, government, and private practice, at all career levels from around the world. Attendees engage in a comprehensive scientific program of research presentations, symposia, and discussions covering topics such as biomechanics, regenerative medicine, tendon and cartilage biology, osteoarthritis, and the spine.
The event is worth attending for its breadth: five days of scientific symposia, career development workshops, poster presentations, awards for outstanding researchers, advocacy, exhibits, business innovation platforms, and extensive networking. As the physical embodiment of the global orthopaedic research community, it is the leading forum for presenting high-quality, innovative, and transformative musculoskeletal research and for forging new collaborations.
Show Highlights
Key features of the ORS Annual Meeting typically include:
- Scientific Sessions & Research Presentations — the latest advances in orthopaedic research, biomechanics, and regenerative medicine.
- Workshops and Symposia — deep-dive sessions on emerging musculoskeletal topics (a Call for Workshops and Symposia is issued for the 2027 meeting).
- Research Interest Groups (RIGs) — focused discussion groups organized around specific research themes.
- Poster presentations displayed in the Poster/Exhibit Hall.
- Career development workshops and personal enrichment activities for early-, mid-, and established-career investigators.
- Awards and grants recognizing outstanding researchers across career stages.
- Exhibits and business innovation platforms connecting attendees with industry partners.
Spotlight speakers from leading institutions typically present, with past programs covering subjects such as multi-contrast MRI, tendon regeneration, infant biomechanics, and osteoarthritis.
Attendance
For its 2024 meeting, the ORS reported that over 2,500 attendees from many disciplines and career levels gather to network and learn about the latest innovations in orthopaedics. The program has grown to include over 2,000 scientific abstracts. The ORS community is multi-disciplinary, comprising members from academia, industry/private sector, government, and private practice at all career levels from around the world.
Registration
Registration for the ORS Annual Meeting is handled through the ORS Member Center on the society's website (ors.org), typically with member and non-member rates; specific 2027 registration fees had not yet been published at the time of writing.
For those presenting research, note the abstract process and deadlines:
- Regular abstract submission: June 15 – August 31, 2026 (deadline Monday, August 31, 2026).
- Late-breaking abstract submission: October 12 – November 9, 2026.
- A $45.00 non-refundable fee applies to submit each abstract for the ORS 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Submissions use your ORS login; if you do not have an ORS username, you can create one during submission.
Award and grant opportunities are available to ORS members, so prospective applicants may wish to complete a membership application prior to abstract submission.
History
The Orthopaedic Research Society was founded in 1954. Its first official meeting was held that year at the Palmer House in Chicago under the chairmanship of Dr. Philip D. Wilson Jr., with just twenty-nine people in attendance. A pivotal early decision opened membership to biologists, engineers, and other non-surgeons, fostering the collaborative, translational character the society retains today.
What started as a small orthopaedic research club presenting eleven scientific papers in 1954 has grown into a gathering of over 2,500 attendees and more than 2,000 scientific abstracts. In 2024 the society celebrated its 70th anniversary at the Annual Meeting. For over 65 years the ORS has served as the leading international research society dedicated to accelerating musculoskeletal discovery to improve health, holding its Annual Meeting in cities across the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ORS 2027 Annual Meeting?
The ORS 2027 Annual Meeting takes place February 19–23, 2027 at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco, California.
Who should attend the ORS Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for the multi-disciplinary orthopaedic research community, including scientists, clinicians, engineers, and industry professionals from academia, industry, government, and private practice at all career levels worldwide.
How do I submit an abstract for the 2027 meeting?
Abstracts are submitted online using your ORS login between June 15 and August 31, 2026, with a late-breaking window from October 12 to November 9, 2026. A $45.00 non-refundable fee applies to each abstract submission.
What makes the ORS Annual Meeting worth attending?
It is the premier international conference for orthopaedic research, offering five days of scientific symposia, research and poster presentations, career development workshops, awards, exhibits, and extensive networking across basic, translational, and clinical musculoskeletal science.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
Moscone West is in downtown San Francisco's SoMa district; take BART or MUNI Metro to Powell Street station, or Caltrain to the 4th & Townsend station, and San Francisco International Airport is about a 16-minute drive away. The venue has no general on-site parking, but nearby garages such as the Moscone Center Garage and Museum Parc Garage are within a few minutes' walk.
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