ConferenceThe 58th Annual Congress of the Brazilian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology will take place from 18 to 20 November 2026 at the Centro de Eventos FIERGS in Porto Alegre. Organised by the Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, the meeting is the principal national congress for Brazilian orthopaedics and one of the largest specialist gatherings in Latin America. It brings together orthopaedic surgeons, trauma specialists, residents, researchers and other professionals involved in musculoskeletal care from across Brazil and beyond.
The congress offers three days of scientific education, discussion and professional exchange across the broad fields of orthopaedics and traumatology. It is relevant to participants interested in fracture treatment, orthopaedic trauma, arthroplasty, implants, surgical techniques, complications, rehabilitation and developments affecting everyday clinical practice. Rather than concentrating on a single subspecialty, the SBOT Annual Congress provides a broad view of current practice and research within the Brazilian orthopaedic community.
Announced features for the 2026 meeting include international participation, dedicated pre-congress activities and spaces focused on innovation and medical technology. Participants can expect expert lectures, scientific discussions, opportunities to meet colleagues from different regions and contact with companies developing orthopaedic implants, instruments, surgical technologies and related healthcare products. The organiser is placing particular emphasis on high-level scientific content, technical updates and the exchange of clinical experience.
Scientific research also forms an important part of the congress. The 2026 call for abstracts includes original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews and reports of professional experience, with selected work presented through oral sessions and electronic posters. This gives participants an opportunity to examine new Brazilian orthopaedic research and discuss results that may influence clinical decision-making and patient care.
The scientific programme is expected to be conducted primarily in Portuguese, reflecting the congress’s large Brazilian and Latin American audience. International speakers and participation have been announced, although the organiser has not yet specified whether selected sessions will be delivered in English or supported by interpretation. For Portuguese-speaking clinicians, and for international visitors seeking a major orthopaedics and traumatology conference in Brazil, SBOT 2026 offers substantial clinical content, regional research and insight into orthopaedic practice and innovation across Latin America.