The theme for the BOA Annual Congress 2026 is
'The Changing Face of Orthopaedics'
Should you have any queries please contact the BOA Events Team at [email protected].
Tuesday 22 September
1.30pm – 3pm
Orthopaedic Trauma Society (OTS) - Orthopaedic Trauma Society Case Conference
Specialist Society
BOA - Big Trials, Big News
BOA Session
Bone & Joint Journal (BJJ) - Innovation, Impact, and AI in Orthopaedic Publishing
External Organisation
World Orthopaedic Concern UK (WOC) - From Jugaad to Precision: Scaling Affordable Trauma Orthopaedics for the Indian Masses
Specialist Society
BOA - Training for a Changing Profession
BOA Session
British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) - Elbow Trauma: Principles, Pitfalls and Contemporary Management
Specialist Society
RADAR: An update on robotic and digital surgery: evolution, data and future prospects
External Organisation
Abstract Free Papers: The Changing Face of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Free Paper
4.20pm – 5.50pm
Hunterian, Arris & Gale and Hong Kong Guest Lectures
External Organisation
BJ360 - Round up - Game Changing Papers
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma & Arthroscopy Association (BOSTAA) - Sporting Injuries in Children: Managing the Growing Athlete
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) - Regenerative and Preservative Surgery in the Young Adult Hip - What's New?
Specialist Society
BOA - The Big Debate: 'Do patients expect too much from state funded healthcare?'
BOA Session
British Trauma Society (BTS) - Trauma Revalidation
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) - The Multiple Faces of a T&O Consultant and the BOA Fellowships Showcase
Specialist Society
British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) - RPRP (Right Patient, Right Procedure, Right Place, Right Team): Returning to Basics
Specialist Society
Abstract Free Papers: Tumours (including infection)
Free Paper
Abstract Free Papers: Shoulder & Elbow
Free Paper
Wednesday 23 September
8.30am – 10am
British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) - Fixation in Knee Arthroplasty - Current Concepts and Controversies
Specialist Society
OTS / BAJIS - Fracture-related Infection
Specialist Society
The National Joint Registry (NJR) - Adapting and Progressing
External Organisation
The International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) - Advances in Robotic and AI Innovation in Orthopaedics
Specialist Society
BOA - The changing face and challenges of an orthopaedic surgeon over time
BOA Session
Best of the Best 1
External Organisation
BOA - Future Leaders Programme (FLP)
BOA Session
BOA - The changing face of SAS/LED roles: Developing your career path
BOA Session
British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) - Live simulation optimising training in the operating theatre
Specialist Society
Abstract Free Papers: Foot & Ankle
Free Paper
Innovation Theatre - Post op
Sponsored - Innovation Theatre
10.30am – 12pm
BOA Plenary - Safe integration of changing technologies in orthopaedics
BOA Session
BOA - Who Gets to Thrive in Orthopaedics? Evidence, Barriers and Better Careers
BOA Session
2.30pm – 4pm
BOA - Conflict in Europe - What it could mean for you as a surgeon in the UK
BOA Session
BOSTAA/BASK - Sporting Injuries in the Veteran Athlete: Balancing Performance and Joint Preservation
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) - Revalidation
Specialist Society
BOA - Your Next Professional Chapter
BOA Session
Best of the Best 2
External Organisation
British Orthopaedic Oncology Society (BOOS) - The Pelvis and It's Challenges
Specialist Society
BOA SAS/LED - TOPP (T&O portfolio pathway)
BOA Session
Abstract Free Papers: Trauma
Free Paper
4.30pm – 6pm
British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) - Emergency Management of Knee Dislocations
Specialist Society
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) - The Child in Pain
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) - SciComm BOTB & Naughton Dunn Lecture
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Directors Society (BODS) - Financial Considerations for Orthopaedic Surgeons across the ages - Questions You Never Got To Ask
Specialist Society
OTS & BESS - Combined Upper Limb Trauma Session: The Changing Face of Shoulder and Elbow Trauma
Specialist Society
British Orthopaedic Oncology Society (BOOS) - Primary Bone Tumours and Metastatic Disease in the Spine
Specialist Society
National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) - Working with the National Hip Fracture Database to Improve Patient Care
External Organisation
Abstract Free Papers: Education & Innovative Techniques for Learning
Free Paper
Thursday 24 September
8.30am – 10am
British Hip Society (BHS) - Robotics in Hip and Knee Replacement – will it change the face of arthroplasty in the UK? An exploration of RACER results
Specialist Society
BOA - T&O Careers Day
BOA Session
British Pakistani Orthopaedic Society (BPOS) - The Changing Face of Trauma and Orthopaedics in Modern Conflict: The Emerging Role of Digital Health Solutions
Specialist Society
British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) - Spinal Fractures
Specialist Society
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) - Revalidation on Paediatric MSK infections
Specialist Society
British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS) - The Evolving Role of Limb Reconstruction in Modern Orthopaedics
Specialist Society
ATOCP - From Insight to Impact: Innovations Shaping Lower-Limb Recovery
External Organisation
Abstract Free Papers: General Orthopaedics
Free Paper
Abstract Free Papers: Knee (including Infection)
Free Paper
10.30am – 12pm
British Hip Society (BHS) - The Charnley Lecture & Changing The Face Of The Hip Surgery Workforce and The Culture Behind It
Specialist Society
BOA - T&O Careers Day
BOA Session
Curriculum Update
External Organisation
British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) - Free papers and cord injuries
Specialist Society
BOA - Breaking the cycle on missing the breaks and GIRFT Orthopaedic Trauma Update
BOA Session
British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS) - An update on Robotic and Digital Surgery: Evolution, Data and Future Prospects & Free Papers
Specialist Society
ATOCP - Fearless Futures: Challenging Culture and Navigating AI with Confidence
External Organisation
Abstract Free Papers: Hands
Free Paper
Abstract Free Papers: Paediatrics
Free Paper
Abstract Free Papers: Medical Students
Free Paper
2.45pm – 4.15pm
BOA - From Trainee to Academic Professor - How Research Chose Me
BOA Session
BOA - T&O Careers Day & The Practicals
BOA Session
British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) - Scaphoid Fractures – Where are we now?
Specialist Society
British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) - Acute neurological presentation of degenerative spine conditions
Specialist Society
Bone and Joint Infection Society (BAJIS) - Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Specialist Society
British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS) - The Changing Face of Trauma Management
Specialist Society
ATOCP - One Spine, One Journey: The Surgical & Rehabilitation Continuum
External Organisation
Abstract Free Papers: Hip (including infection)
Free Paper
British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) - Infections, and Spinal Examination for FRCS
Specialist Society
Medico-legal session - Protecting patients, Lessons in patient safety and litigation landmines
BOA Session
ATOCP - What is going on in your world?
External Organisation
Friday 25 September
Non-Technical Skills (NOTSS RCSEd)
External Organisation
Training Orthopaedic Trainers Course (TOTs)
External Organisation
The Extended Clinical Team - Elective Session
External Organisation
BOA Clinical Examination Course 2026
External Organisation
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
Specialist Society
Non-Technical Skills (NOTSS RCSEd)
External Organisation
Training Orthopaedic Trainers Course (TOTs)
External Organisation
The Extended Clinical Team - Elective Session
External Organisation
BOA Clinical Examination Course 2026
External Organisation
Law for Orthopaedic Surgeons
External Organisation
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
Specialist Society
The Extended Clinical Team - Elective Session
External Organisation
BOA Clinical Examination Course 2026
External Organisation
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
Specialist Society
The Extended Clinical Team - Elective Session
External Organisation
BOA Clinical Examination Course 2026
External Organisation
British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
Specialist Society
