SICOT Events
SICOT Congresses
Every year, SICOT holds a congress which attracts thousands of clinicians and researchers from all over the world. Scientific papers and lectures are presented in the traditional fields; world-class invited speakers provide contemporary thought on the latest concepts as well as on conservative and surgical treatment methods. They provide a forum for presentation of original work and for education.
Madrid Congress 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to our next Congress which will take place on 3-5 September 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
SICOT PIONEER Live Webinars
This virtual platform hosts a series of different e-events ranging from webinars and podcasts to live streamed surgical demos.
Cadaver Courses
The SICOT Cadaver Courses provide a comprehensive understanding of various topics through lectures, case discussions and cadaveric dissection. Participants get a chance to directly view the important anatomical structures along the surgical approaches and implant placements.
Trainees Meetings
Trainees' Meetings offer trainees a unique opportunity to present papers and to meet for instruction by leading orthopaedic surgeons. Where possible, Trainees' Meetings are held together with Orthopaedic World Congresses.
SICOT-endorsed Meetings
Find out which meetings are endorsed by SICOT and how to apply for an endorsement.
International Events Calendar
If you wish to announce an event related to orthopaedic surgery and/or traumatology in the International Events Calendar, please send an e-mail to [email protected] indicating the event's name, location (city, country), date (day(s)/month/year), e-mail, and website.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Management of Acute Slip Chronic SCFE Deformity
Date: 28 June 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 (CEST/Belgium)
Join the SICOT Paediatrics Committee for a comprehensive webinar on ‘Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Management of Acute Slip & Chronic SCFE Deformity’. The session will start with an overview of SCFE classification, followed by seven expert-led talks across three thematic parts. Explore key techniques for treating acute slips, including video demonstrations of in-situ fixation and the modified Dunn procedure. Discover emerging approaches like arthroscopic-assisted techniques and staged strategies. Finally, delve into managing post-SCFE deformities, from arthroscopic and open treatments of femoroacetabular impingement to the complex decision-making around endoprosthetics for AVN. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving management of SCFE!
SICOT-APHS: 3D Printing in Complex Hip Situations
Date: 11 July 2025
Time: 13:00-14:00 (CEST/Belgium)
Join us for an exciting case-based webinar on ‘3D Printing in Complex Hip Situations’, brought to you by the SICOT Hip Arthroplasty Committee in collaboration with APHS (Hip Chapter of APOA). Discover how 3D printing is transforming hip reconstruction through five expert-led case discussions covering massive acetabular osteolysis, type III defects, periprosthetic joint infections, and the use of custom-made implants. Learn how to optimise this cutting-edge technology to tackle the most challenging revision scenarios. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the future of hip arthroplasty through innovation and practical insight.
SICOT-ESSHM: Malunited Distal Radius Fracture
Date: 25 July 2025
Time: 12:00-13:10 (CEST/Belgium)
Join us for the upcoming SICOT Hand Committee webinar, held in partnership with ESSHM (the Egyptian Society for Surgery of the Hand and Microsurgery), on the complex topic of ‘Malunited Distal Radius Fracture’. This focused session will feature six expert talks covering the full spectrum of management, from prevention to advanced salvage procedures. Topics include strategies to avoid malunion, addressing radial shortening, managing extra- and intra-articular malunions, and exploring the latest technologies in treatment. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session, offering a unique opportunity to interact with leading specialists in the field. Don’t miss this valuable educational event!
Thriving Under Pressure: Strategies for Well-Being & Resilience in Orthopaedic Surgery
Date: 22 August 2025
Time: 13:00-14:10 (CEST/Belgium)
Join the SICOT Young Surgeons Committee for an empowering webinar focused on navigating the mental and emotional challenges of orthopaedic surgery. Through six insightful talks, experts will explore stressors unique to the field, recognising burnout, in-the-moment coping techniques, the value of mentorship, work-life integration, and psychological strategies for sustainable wellness. A dynamic panel discussion and live Q&A will follow, offering practical advice and shared experiences. Whether you're early in your career or seeking to renew your balance, this session will equip you with tools to thrive in today’s demanding surgical environment.
