San Diego, CA • February 4–8, 2026
AAOS 2026 Parties, Receptions & After-Hours Events
Your complete guide to every unofficial AAOS 2026 party, orthopaedic device reception, industry dinner, and networking event in San Diego. We track every event at the AAOS Annual Meeting so orthopaedic surgeons and medtech professionals don't miss a thing.
About AAOS Annual Meeting 2026
The AAOS Annual Meeting 2026 took place at the San Diego Convention Center, February 4–8. AAOS is the premier orthopaedic surgery conference in the United States, drawing over 14,500 orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and musculoskeletal device industry professionals annually.
The orthopaedic device industry — Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes, Smith+Nephew — invests heavily in surgeon relationships at AAOS. San Diego's waterfront restaurants and rooftop venues made the 2026 social calendar one of the best in the specialty. Browse the archived events to plan ahead for AAOS 2027.
Types of AAOS Events
Orthopaedic Device Receptions
Implant and surgical device companies host receptions for joint reconstruction, spine, and trauma surgeons.
Sports Medicine Events
Sports medicine device companies and leagues host gatherings for team physicians and sports orthopods.
Surgeon & Industry Dinners
Intimate dinners for orthopaedic KOLs, surgical advisors, and top implant volume surgeons.
Alumni & Society Events
Residency program reunions, subspecialty receptions, and hospital system networking evenings.
Planning for AAOS 2027?
Browse the 2026 event archive above to see what companies typically host at AAOS — then submit your 2027 event early to be first on the list when attendees start planning.