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
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 19, 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
CAOS Conference 2025 Chair
