ConferenceIOACON 2026, the 71st Annual Conference of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, takes place from 17 to 20 December 2026 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. As the flagship scientific meeting of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), the conference brings together orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, researchers, allied healthcare professionals and industry representatives from across India and around the world.
The Indian Orthopaedic Association is one of the largest national orthopaedic societies globally, making IOACON one of the most significant annual meetings for musculoskeletal care in Asia. The conference provides a comprehensive scientific programme spanning the full breadth of orthopaedic practice, from trauma surgery and fracture management to arthroplasty, sports medicine, spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, hand surgery, musculoskeletal oncology and rehabilitation.
Scientific sessions include keynote lectures, instructional courses, expert panel discussions, free paper presentations, poster sessions and specialty symposia led by national and international faculty. Delegates have the opportunity to discuss new clinical evidence, evolving surgical techniques, emerging technologies and practical approaches to managing complex orthopaedic conditions across a wide range of healthcare settings.
The programme traditionally includes dedicated sessions on orthopaedic trauma, fracture-related complications, bone healing, musculoskeletal infection, implant technology and clinical research, alongside discussions on digital health, education and the future of orthopaedic practice. A large technical exhibition showcases the latest implants, instruments, imaging systems and medical technologies from leading manufacturers and innovators.
Held in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, IOACON 2026 offers an important platform for scientific exchange, professional networking and continuing medical education. For clinicians interested in contemporary orthopaedic surgery, trauma care, bone healing and musculoskeletal infection, it represents one of the leading educational and scientific meetings in the Asia-Pacific region.