Welcome
It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you to the 25th anniversary of our esteemed society in Davos.
In 2000, a group of highly motivated engineers, computer specialists, and a handful of enthusiastic orthopaedic trauma surgeons founded this unique society. From the very beginning, it has served as a platform for various disciplines, bridging gaps, and fostering innovative ideas to enhance patient care by increasing procedural accuracy and defining efficient workflows. Davos was chosen as the founding location due to the significant influence of the AO Foundation, particularly the Technical Commission, and the Maurice E. Müller (MEM) Institute in Berne.
Over the past 25 years, the landscape of orthopaedic surgery and other operating rooms has changed significantly. The journey has not been straightforward, with its fair share of challenges. However, CAOS, or more appropriately, “surgeon enabling technologies,” are now part of daily practice, not only in orthopaedics but also in other surgical disciplines such as robotics in general surgery, urology, and gynecology.
The synergy of clinical research, advanced engineering methodologies, and modern technologies supports the trend towards personalized solutions for optimizing therapy for each individual patient. For more than two decades, CAOS has been dedicated to interdisciplinary research, aiming at the development and evaluation of tools that provide a better link between patient-specific planning information and surgical action. Today, operating rooms offer all-in-one solutions that integrate these technologies, placing the patient at the center.
History has proven that the visionary ideas of 2000 have not only become a reality but have also significantly advanced the field.
Hosting the 25th anniversary in conjunction with EORS aims to perfectly connect professionals dedicated to improving individual patient care through the use of up-to-date technology to enhance outcomes.
I eagerly anticipate this special meeting, which will undoubtedly set the stage for future advancements.
Florian Gebhard, MD PhD
Ulm University Medical Center
Director Department for Orthopaedic Trauma
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
CAOS President
| Florian Gebhard, MD, PHD
Ulm University Medical Center
Director Department for Orthopaedic Trauma
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
CAOS Conference Chair
| Josh Giles, PHD, PD
Program Committee Chair
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria
Welcome from the CAOS Conference Chair
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great excitement that I invite you to submit to and participate in the 25th anniversary conference of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. Whether you are a long-time attendee or a clinician/scientist considering attending CAOS for the first time, we encourage you to submit your work to this year’s conference.
CAOS’s roots are in trauma and arthroplasty using navigation and robotic technologies, but in recent years the society has expanded to incorporate a significantly broader set of enabling technologies including surgical planning software, artificial intelligence, the integrated digital OR, augmented reality, and much more. See the abstract submission page for a full list of areas that CAOS incorporates.
The CAOS Executive Board looks forward to greeting you at this year’s unique combined conference and offering you an engaging conference program!
Kind Regards,
Joshua W. Giles
Programme Committee Chair
International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria
CAOS Conference 2025 Chair
| Peter Varga, PHD, PD
Program Leader Biomedical Development
AO Research Institute Davos
Invitation by the Chairman
Dear Colleagues and Friends
We are delighted to invite you to the 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) that will take place from June 16 to 18, 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.
Under the umbrella of the AO Orthopaedic Research Summit, CAOS 2025 will be held together with the annual meeting of the European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS) and the ARI Orthopaedics meeting, in the Conference Center Davos – the traditional venue of the well-known World Economic Forum and the world-renowned AO Davos Courses. With a single registration for all three meetings, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with researchers, clinicians and engineers from these societies to transform orthopaedic surgery and create new paradigms, to meet colleagues and friends, learn from workshops, and create networks.
The Summit’s main theme “Three Societies Combining Minds to Advance Science and Clinical Impact” represents our aim to foster interdisciplinary exchange in this unique setting towards better health care in line with the mission of CAOS, and our strong commitment to organize an excellent meeting in the beautiful Swiss Alpine setting of Davos, which is easily accessible by Switzerland’s excellent public transportation system.
We look forward to welcoming you to Davos!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
Peter Varga, PD, PhD
Program Leader Biomedical Development
AO Research Institute Davos
Conference Chair
| Professor R. Geoff Richards, FLSW, FBSE, FIOR, FTERM
Director, AO Research Institute Davos (ARI)
Executive Director AO Foundation Research & Development
Welcome from the Conference Chair
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 without parallel sessions fort heir 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