Orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine continue to evolve through incremental technical advances and clinical evidence. Three days in Prague gather scientific sessions, practical labs and industry space for clinicians and researchers.
Practical dates and venue
ESSKA Congress 2026 runs from 20 to 22 May at the O2 Universum in Prague, Czech Republic. The event is organised by K.I.T. Group GmbH and executed in collaboration with the Czech Society for Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy. CME credits are part of the congress offering.
Scientific programme highlights
The congress delivers over 150 hours of scientific content across multiple session types. The programme includes highlight lectures, keynote lectures, debates, Dry Lab sessions and the Team Physician Course. Programme leadership includes Thomas Tischer as Scientific Programme Chair, with Raghbir Khakha and Jakub Kautzner as co-chairs, and Vojtech Havlas serving as Congress President.
Abstract presentations, awards and corporate symposia are scheduled alongside hands-on sessions that cover knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports traumatology techniques.
Key figures to note
The 22nd ESSKA Biennial Congress reports more than 5 000 registered participants and representation from 95 countries. Those figures reflect the global reach and the density of scientific activity across the three days.
Commercial prospecting and targeted networking
For companies seeking hospital or clinic partners, focus on scheduling meetings in advance and target contacts by clinical subspecialty. Identify Dry Lab sessions and corporate symposia where devices and techniques are demonstrated, and use those moments to secure follow-up technical evaluations. Prepare concise clinical case summaries, device specifications and comparison data that show compatibility with local surgical workflows.
In the exhibition area prioritise technical demonstrations and collect clinical leads for post-congress due diligence. Use abstract presenters as potential research collaborators and propose pilot studies or registry contributions during short meetings.
Visitor logistics and extra activities
The congress includes a social programme and activities such as the Morning Charity Run & Walk, which provide informal settings for conversation. Registration, accommodation and abstract submission processes are organised through the official congress channels. The event credits can be relevant for clinical departments organising continued education.
Closing reflection and official link
Converting technical interest into structured clinical evaluations and research partnerships will determine commercial traction after the congress. Plan meetings and evidence-generation steps before travel to use the intensive 150 hours of content effectively. Full programme details and logistical information are on the official site at http://esska-congress.org
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Registration and tickets on the official website: esska-congress.org
