ConferenceThe 100th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA 2027) will take place from 13 to 16 May 2027 at PACIFICO Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. Organised by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, this landmark centennial meeting celebrates one hundred annual congresses of one of the world's largest and most influential national orthopaedic societies. Under the theme "The Best is Yet to Come," the congress will bring together orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, trainees and allied healthcare professionals from Japan and around the world.
The scientific programme covers the full spectrum of orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal care, including trauma, fracture management, joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, hand and upper-extremity surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, musculoskeletal oncology and basic science. Through keynote lectures, instructional courses, symposia, free paper presentations and poster sessions, delegates will explore advances in clinical practice, translational research and emerging technologies shaping the future of orthopaedics.
Particular attention is given to innovation, evidence-based surgery and multidisciplinary collaboration, with sessions addressing musculoskeletal infection, bone healing, complex reconstruction, regenerative medicine, implant technology, biomechanics and digital health. The meeting also provides opportunities for international scientific exchange through collaborations with orthopaedic societies worldwide, reflecting Japan's longstanding contribution to orthopaedic research and education.
As the centennial congress of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, JOA 2027 represents a significant milestone for the profession and is expected to attract thousands of delegates from across Asia and beyond. The combination of a comprehensive scientific programme, international faculty and one of Japan's premier conference venues makes it one of the leading orthopaedic meetings of 2027.
Language
Japanese (primary), English (selected sessions)