Orthopedic and trauma surgery in France reaches its centenary on the French Riviera. SOFCOT Congrès 2026 takes place from November 11 to 13, 2026 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, with a change of venue and a new organizing partner, MCO-Congrès.
The 100th SOFCOT meeting in Cannes
The 100th congress of the French Society of Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Surgery arrives with Italy as the invited nation and a scientific committee led by Professors Christophe Hulet and Jean-Noël Argenson. The program published on the official site highlights institutional sessions and a charity gala dinner programmed during the event.
Practical details for attendees
SOFCOT Congrès 2026 runs from November 11 to 13, 2026 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The official site provides sections on access, transport and accommodation and describes the venue layout for scientific sessions and exhibition spaces.
Professional profile and participant mix
The congress targets orthopedic surgeons, trauma specialists, academic leaders and clinical teams involved in joint replacement, spine surgery, hand surgery and pediatric orthopedics. The listed presidents, Pr Christophe Hulet and Pr Jean-Noël Argenson, bring academic and hospital leadership roles that shape the clinical and scientific orientation of the meeting.
Key figures
The attendee total recorded for this edition is 2479. That figure helps anticipate session occupancy and activity levels in sponsor and exhibition areas.
Commercial outreach and networking tips for SOFCOT Congrès 2026
Focus your commercial materials on clinical evidence and device performance for hip, knee and spine procedures. Prepare concise technical dossiers, links to peer-reviewed results and clear value propositions for procurement teams and rehabilitation units. Book short meetings with purchasing contacts in advance and reserve time during coffee breaks and the gala for follow-up conversations. After face-to-face exchanges, send targeted emails with clinical data and concrete next steps.
Final note with official link
SOFCOT Congrès 2026 represents a logistical and organizational shift that may open new collaboration formats between industry and clinical services. Registration, the detailed program and partnership opportunities are published on the official congress website at https://www.sofcot-congres.fr/fr/.
