BOA Annual Congress 2024

17th – 19th September, ICC Birmingham www.boa.ac.uk/Congress

Programme update

The theme for this year’s flagship event will be ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’, taking place from 17th – 19th September at the ICC, Birmingham.

The BOA’s Presidential Guest Lecture will be presented by Dr Ann Van Heest, President of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and John McFall, British Paralympic sprinter and ESA Astronaut Reserve, will deliver this year’s Howard Steel Lecture. The Robert Jones Lecture will be delivered by Professor Deborah Eastwood.

We will once again be working closely with the specialist societies to deliver a mix of revalidation and hot topic sessions. The full details of the programme can be found on the Congress website at www.boa.ac.uk/programme.

Guest lecturers

Dr Ann van Heest is a professor, vice chair of education, and residency program director in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Minnesota. She trained at the University of Minnesota for medical school and orthopedic surgery residency, as well as the Harvard hand and upper extremity fellowship.

John McFall, Orthopaedic Registrar, Wessex Deanery and ESA Astronaut Reserve. In November 2022, John was selected by the European Space Agency with the aim to become the World’s first astronaut with a physical disability.

Registration

Registration is now open (for both BOA members and non-members). BOA members can take advantage of one of their membership benefits and register with a 100% discount on the ticket fee for an extended time period. Full details can be found on the Congress website at www.boa.ac.uk/registration.

Accommodation

Book your exclusive accommodation rates online, through BCD M&E with HotelMap, the BOA Annual Congress 2024’s official hotel booking partners. Find out more at www.boa.ac.uk/accommodation.

BOA App

Make sure to download the BOA App to access the BOA Annual Congress programme, and other event information to make the most of your experience before, during and after the Congress. Available to download from the Apple App Store and GooglePlay.

Please keep an eye on the BOA website over the upcoming months for updates on the programme, speakers, sponsors, travel, accommodation and more, www.boa.ac.uk/Congress.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the BOA Events Team, events@boa.ac.uk.

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to all our Industry Sponsors at this year’s exhibition. We are delighted to welcome over 80+ exhibitors, including our Diamond and Platinum sponsors – Heraeus Medical GmbH, IBSA UK, Smith & Nephew, along with our Gold sponsors Getinge, Medacta, Orthofix, Summit Medical IGEA Medical & All Aces Medical Couriers.

Exhibition stand spaces are still available but are selling fast! For further information about our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact our exhibitions team, exhibitions@boa.ac.uk / 020 7406 1754 or visit www.boa.ac.uk/exhibition-sponsorship.

Abstract and Innovation Theatre

New for this year, the 2024 selected abstracts will be presented in the Abstract and Innovation Theatre in the Exhibition Hall. With over 800 abstracts submitted, there will be presentations from healthcare professionals from across the UK and overseas on a wide range of orthopaedic topics.

Also, join us in the Abstract and Innovation theatre and discover the latest innovative products and solutions to the market. We have a great line-up planned, with sessions from Bioventus and others. Register and join us! Limited spaces are available and seats are on a first come first serve basis. Visit our website for further details at www.boa.ac.uk/abstract-innovation-theatre.