AAOS
Yellow AI Summary
AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) is a professional medical trade show representing orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal health.
Yellow Score Breakdown
Yellow's Take
This premier healthcare event draws over 14,000 orthopedic professionals, offering a highly focused audience for MedTech marketers, bolstered by a caliber of past speakers that signifies deep industry engagement. While the attendee count and niche focus are strong, the absence of exhibitor pricing information presents a notable gap for potential B2B partners. The diverse ticket pricing structures suggest varied attendee motivations and potential engagement levels.
Attendee/Press Sentiment
Attendee Feedback Sentiment
Press Reviews Sentiment
“The AAOS Annual Meeting reaffirmed its status as the premier orthopaedic event — surgeons refer to it as the 'granddaddy of them all' due to its unmatched scale with 600+ exhibitors across 200,000 square feet”
Press Reviews
“AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting showcases cutting-edge orthopaedic advances — featuring expanded access to instructional courses, AI innovations, and immersive learning experiences”
“The Exhibit Hall is often dubbed the 'Disneyland of Orthopaedics' — with immersive OrthoSkills cadaver labs, surgical robotics demonstrations, and VR training systems for hands-on evaluation”
“From the Big Easy to the Big Picture: Key AAOS 2026 takeaways — the moment the doors opened, the orthopedic community demonstrated noticeably refreshed engagement levels and higher floor turnout”
“Once again I enjoyed moderating a session at the AAOS Annual Meeting — most papers were presented by medical students showing excellent peer-to-peer feedback and accessible presentation tracks”
“HSS presents new research at AAOS 2025 including 40-year datasets on lifetime knee replacements, alongside Cedars-Sinai leading talks on minimally invasive spine innovations”
Topics
Speakers
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Chief Movement Officer, Zimmer Biomet
William N. Levine
MD, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University
Wakenda Tyler
MD, MPH, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Columbia University
Lisa K. Cannada
MD, FAAOS, OrthoDome Chair
Evan Lederman
MD, OrthoDome Chair
Nicholas J. Giori
MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
Kurt P. Spindler
MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Past Speakers (2025)
Amy Ladd, MD
Elsbach-Richards Professor of Surgery and Professor, by courtesy, of Medicine (Immunology & Rheumatology) and of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Stephanie Pun, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Seth Sherman, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Michael Gardner, MD
Hatim and Durriya Tyabji Endowed Professor
Derek Amanatullah, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Michael T. Freehill, MD, FAOA
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Marc R. Safran, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Kali Tileston, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Sponsors
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