Meetings & Events
Join AANA at leading events throughout the year designed to advance orthopaedic education and surgical skill. Each meeting is tailored to deliver high-impact, practical learning for surgeons at every stage of practice.
AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course
- Collaboratively developed with AAOS and AOSSM, this course explores the latest in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
- Gain insights into athlete care across all levels—from high school to professional—with expert-led guidance.
2026 AANA Annual Meeting
- Join peers from around the world in Phoenix, Arizona, May 14–16, 2026, for AANA’s flagship educational event.
- Discover innovative surgical techniques, attend the Annual Innovations Lecture, and connect with orthopaedic leaders.
Biologic Association Annual Summit
- Stay on the leading edge of biologic treatments at this multidisciplinary summit.
- Hear from surgeons, scientists and global experts as they share research, insights and future directions.
Specialty Day
- Focused on musculoskeletal health, this event shares cutting-edge arthroscopy research while reinforcing proven practices.
- Highlights include interactive lectures and the anticipated AANA Annual Innovations Lecture.
E.L.I.T.E. Skills Training Courses
- Designed for practicing surgeons and advanced teams, these hands-on cadaver labs let you select your procedural focus.
- Engage in practical training, real-world case debates, and one-on-one mentorship from expert faculty.
Resident/Fellow Courses
- Build your surgical foundation through high-touch arthroscopy courses designed for residents and fellows.
- Learn from renowned instructors, hone your technique in a 2:1 setting, and train on the latest industry equipment.