# AOA Annual Scientific Meeting (AOA ASM)

- Dates: 11 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
- Location: Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Australia
- Organiser: Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The 86th AOA Annual Scientific Meeting is a professional event focused on clinical excellence and global engagement in orthopaedics. It is intended for members of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and related professionals. The meeting includes a program of scientific presentations and guest speakers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aoa.org.au/events/key-aoa-events/detail/58ac2e70-a545-4b8c-b474-75476f903a88)
- [Registration](https://aoa.org.au/events/key-aoa-events/detail/58ac2e70-a545-4b8c-b474-75476f903a88/2e2d603d-2abc-4833-b96d-8392f9a3a7f6)
- [Agenda](https://aoa.org.au/events/key-aoa-events/detail/58ac2e70-a545-4b8c-b474-75476f903a88/1800defa-d920-47f1-b5ea-d2025260ed0c)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Mark Moroney, AOA President
- Sheanna Maine, AOA Scientific Secretary
- Ben Parkinson, Local Convenor
- Dani Parkinson

## Sponsors and partners

- Depuy Synthes
- Smith + Nephew
- Stryker
- B. Braun Group
- Zimmer Biomet
- Arthrex
- Bongiorno National Network
- Medacta Australia
- MERIL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

## Where to stay

- **Travellers Paradise**: 470 m from the venue, 187 Bunda Street
  - [Hotel website](https://travellersparadisecairns.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 1344
- **Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel**: 610 m from the venue, 4 stars, 58 McLeod Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cairnscentralplaza.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4081 6000
- **Sunshine Tower Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 136 Sheridan Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://sunshinetowerhotel.com.au/)
- **Getaway on Grafton**: 790 m from the venue, 157-159 Grafton Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.getawaycairns.com.au/)
- **Coral Tree Inn**: 800 m from the venue, 166-172 Grafton Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coraltreeinn.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 3744
- **Cairns Queens Court Accommodation**: 800 m from the venue
- **Tropical Heritage Cairns**: 830 m from the venue, 8 Minnie Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](http://www.heritagecairns.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4051 1211
- **Cascade Gardens**: 880 m from the venue, 175 Lake Street
  - [Hotel website](https://cascadegardens.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4047 6300

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/aoa-annual-scientific-meeting/