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EFORT EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR OCTOBER 2026

EFORT Webinar | DIGITALISATION AND AI IN ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY: KEY INSIGHTS & FUTURE TRENDS FROM 3 LEADING CONFERENCES
Monday 26 October 2026 | 19:00-20:00 CET | Free-of-charge online registration

CHAIRS
Prof. Bernd GRIMM, PhD | Luxembourg Institute of Health, Dept. Precision Health, Luxembourg, &
Prof. David BACK, MD, MBA | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

On Monday 26 October at 19:00 CET, this EFORT Educational Webinar, organised by the EFORT Education Committee’s Basic Research Group (BRG), will address the following topics:

Scientific Programme

19:00-19:05 | Introduction
Prof. Bernd Grimm, PhD | Luxembourg Institute of Health, Dept. Precision Health, Luxembourg
Prof. David Back, MD, MBA | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

19:05-19:20 | Highlights and trends from ISTA 2026, Munich: International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty
ISTA Congress chairs, Prof. Markus Wimmer | Rush, Chicago, USA; and Prof. Thomas Grupp, MD | Aesculap R&D, LM University Munich, Germany

19:20-19:35 | Lessons learned about AI from EORS 2026, Madrid, the European Orthopaedic Research Society
EORS conference chairs, Prof. Eduardo Garcia-Rey, MD | Madrid, Spain, and Mrs. Laura Saldaña, PhD | Madrid, Spain

19:35-19:50 | From California to Europe and beyond: The forefront and future of AI in O&T, from DOCSF 2026, San Francisco, USA (Digital Orthopaedics San Francisco)
DOCSF conference chairs, Prof. Stefano Bini, MD | UCSF, USA) and Prof. Fabrizio Billi | UCLA, USA

19:50-20:00 | Discussion and Summary | All Faculty and Webinar Attendees

Learning Objectives

Stay up-to-date with the most current trends in the fast-evolving field of AI and applications in O&T.As artificial intelligence and digital health continue to reshape musculoskeletal care, staying at the forefront of technological integration is vital for the modern orthopaedic surgeon and researcher. Organised by the Basic research group (BRG) of EFORT’s Education Committee, this interactive webinar bridges research, engineering, and clinical implementation by synthesizing the main takeaways from three premier global conferences held in autumn 2026: ISTA 2026 (Munich, Germany), EORS 2026 (Madrid, Spain), and DOCSF 2026 (San Francisco, USA).

Through focused presentations from international leaders, participants will explore the trajectory of digital innovation—from smart arthroplasty implants and basic research AI models to translational agentic AI tools transforming daily clinical workflows

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate Latest Arthroplasty and AI Innovations (ISTA 2026): Gain insights into state-of-the-art technological advancements, smart sensor integrations, and AI applications in joint replacement directly from key contributors to ISTA 2026 in Munich.
  • Understand Translational AI Research (EORS 2026): Examine critical lessons learned and emerging research paradigms regarding AI in basic science, tissue engineering, and preclinical musculoskeletal models presented at EORS 2026 in Madrid.
  • Identify Global Trends in Clinical AI Deployment (DOCSF 2026): Analyse cutting-edge developments from Silicon Valley and Europe, focusing on: Synthesize Practical Insights for Daily Practice: Connect high-level conference findings to everyday orthopaedic and trauma care and Identifying actionable tools and future-oriented strategies to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes
Disclaimer: This Webinar is organised by EFORT independent of any commercial educational support.

This Free-of-Charge Webinar is organised by EFORT independent of any commercial educational support.

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26 October 2026 EFORT Webinar | Digitalisation and AI in Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Key Insights & Future Trends from 3 leading conferences

It is EFORT’s aim to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention and both the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system. A particular emphasis is placed upon activities focusing on education and research.

The EFORT Education Committee and its subgroups are dedicated to develop our live webinar programmes which are scheduled to take place on the last Monday of the month.

For more information on our EFORT Webinars, please contact webinars@efort.org.

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