The AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting brings the global orthopedic community to San Francisco’s Moscone Center—primarily Moscone South at 747 Howard St in SoMa—for a concentrated week of education, research, and innovation across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal care. Organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the meeting blends evidence-based clinical updates with hands-on learning and a sprawling exhibit floor showcasing next‑generation implants, biologics, imaging, surgical robotics, and digital tools.
Designed for orthopedic surgeons across subspecialties (sports medicine, adult reconstruction, trauma, hand, foot & ankle, pediatrics, spine, oncology), as well as advanced practice providers, residents and fellows, researchers, hospital leaders, and industry professionals. International participants will find robust content aligned with global best practices and opportunities to compare techniques and outcomes across healthcare systems.
AAOS’s program traditionally spans keynote addresses from thought leaders in orthopedics and health policy, paper presentations highlighting peer‑reviewed research, Instructional Course Lectures that distill clinical pearls, and hands‑on skills labs focused on surgical approaches, arthroscopy, fracture fixation, and revision strategies. Specialty Day programming caps the week with deep dives from partner societies, while practice management tracks address coding, outpatient migration, value‑based care, and team workflows. The exhibit hall anchors the experience, with live technology demos, cadaveric workstations, startup showcases, and data‑driven outcomes tools.
Moscone South sits in the heart of SoMa with easy access to hotels, restaurants, and transit. Plan session blocks in advance—Instructional Courses and labs often fill early—and build buffer time to navigate between lectures and the exhibit hall. Comfortable shoes are essential; the campus is expansive. If you’re presenting, confirm AV requirements and upload materials ahead via the official portal. For device evaluations, bring questions tied to your case mix (e.g., kinematics, polyethylene options, robotics workflows) to make vendor demos actionable. Out‑of‑town attendees can rely on BART and Muni stops within a short walk; rideshare pickup zones are signed along Howard and Mission. For the latest agenda, room assignments, and on‑site policies, consult the official AAOS meeting website or mobile app before you go.
AAOS registration, badge collection, explore Moscone, network with peers.
Opening keynote with top surgeon, breakout sessions, networking evening.
Featured appearances from leading orthopedic experts and innovative researchers, alongside keynotes from AAOS President Kristy L. Weber, MD. Speaker lineup, subject to change
Skip the surge pricing. Keep the good nights' sleep. Downtown hotels near Moscone Center book up fast and surge in price during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting week. Marina Motel puts you in a quieter, classic San Francisco neighborhood — walkable to the waterfront, Chestnut Street shops and restaurants, and just a short ride to SoMa and the convention center via rideshare, bus, or the Marina/Union Street corridor. It's a good fit for attendees who want to end a long conference day away from the downtown crowds, with easier parking and a more relaxed, residential feel.
