Dear esteemed participants,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the AO Orthopaedic Research Summit 2025, hosted by the AO Research Institute Davos in the breathtaking alpine town of Davos. As chair of this summit of three congresses, I am honored to host this special gathering with some of the brightest minds in orthopaedics amidst such a stunning backdrop, renowned for fostering world-class exchanges and collaboration.

This year’s conference is a particularly special event as three societies combine minds to advance science and clinical impact; ARI Orthopaedics, the European Research Society (EORS) and the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS). We have designed three programs to highlight cutting-edge advancements in our fields, featuring a blend of plenary speakers with parallel sessions for their talks, keynote speakers within each congress, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.

We are honored to announce that the Guest Nation for the 33rd Annual EORS Meeting in 2025 will be China. This was accepted on behalf of China by Professor Zhoujing Luo, MD, PhD, President of the China Orthopaedic Research Society. Other Chinese societies such as ICMRS will also attend with symposia.

Our EORS symposia for sister societies and societies connected to the field will run throughout the congress and we welcome submissions to this important part of the EORS meeting HERE.

As the field of orthopaedics continues to transform, it is important that we come together to discuss how we can lead in advancing patient outcomes. This conference is not only an opportunity for learning but also a platform for meaningful connections and collaborations. I encourage each of you to take full advantage of this unique setting to share your insights, explore new ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

It is not just work, but friendly networking and a place to inspire new projects and friendships. On the Tuesday we have organised a run/walk around the lake which will be followed in the evening by the combined congress dinner.

EORS and ARI Orthopaedics will run from Monday until Thursday and the CAOS will finish on Wednesday lunch time with post CAOS congress workshops in the afternoon. We have also left space for post congress workshops on Thursday afternoon for EORS.

I would like to thank our speakers, sponsors, and organizing committee, and most importantly my team whose unwavering support and hard work will contribute to the success of this combined event to ensure that this conference allows us to remain at the forefront of our profession.

Finally, I hope that you take time to explore Davos, a city renowned for its natural beauty, orthopaedic heritage, and its spirit of innovation. Whether you are inspired by the mountain ranges or the vibrant discussions within our sessions, I am confident that your experience here will be both professionally and personally enriching.

To learn a little more on the science in Davos, our institutions, innovation and education, visit: Science City Davos | Excellence meets Science (https://www.sciencecity.ch).

To learn a little about the ART and Culture in Davos, visit: Art & Culture | Davos Klosters (https://www.davos.ch/en/discover/art-culture) and Storybook | Davos Klosters  (https://www.davos.ch/en/information/portrait-image/storybook/#)

Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to an extraordinary conference filled with, collaboration, discovery and inspiration.

Warm Regards

Professor R. Geoff Richards  FLSW, FBSE, FIOR, FORS, FTERM
Director, AO Research Institute Davos (ARI),
Executive Director AO Foundation Research & Development