World Orthopaedic & Trauma Innovation Congress 2026

WOTIC is a a new international forum dedicated to advancing the future of orthopaedic and trauma care through innovation, technology, and evidence-based practice.

04 – 05 SEPTEMBER 2026

Park Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi

MESSAGE FROM THE

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural World Orthopaedic & Trauma Innovation Congress, taking place this 4-5 September 2026 in Abu Dhabi.

As the first conference of its kind in the region, WOTIC 2026 has been developed to serve as a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing innovation in orthopaedics and trauma care. The congress will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, robotics, and 3D printing, alongside cutting-edge surgical techniques and real-world case presentations.

Our 2026 programme places a strong emphasis on practical, evidence-based approaches, highlighting state-of-the-art technologies and emerging solutions that are reshaping clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. Through a dynamic combination of presentations, expert discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will gain valuable insights into the future of orthopaedic and trauma care.

We are proud to bring together an exceptional faculty of international and regional leaders, including orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, innovators, and technology experts, all contributing to a truly unique and forward-thinking scientific experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi for this landmark first edition of WOTIC 2026.

DR. JOSEPH ALSOUSOU

Conference Chairman & Chair of the Organizing Committee

TARGET AUDIENCE

Orthopedic Surgeons

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons

Arthroplasty Surgeons

Trauma Surgeons

Shoulder, Elbow, Hip & Knee Specialists

Spine Surgeons

Pelvic & Acetabular Surgeons

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeons

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Critical Care & Anesthesia Specialists

Musculoskeletal Radiologists

Rehabilitation Physicians & Physiotherapists

Orthopedic Residents, Fellows & Medical Students

Biomedical Engineers & Clinical Researchers

Medical Device, Robotics & Digital Health Professionals

Congress Key Topics

Polytrauma Management and Advanced Trauma Care

Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Surgery

Complex Fractures, Nonunion, and Reconstruction

Geriatric Trauma and Fragility Fractures

Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedics and Trauma

Robotics, Navigation, and Smart Surgical Technologies

Joint Replacement and Arthroplasty Innovation

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Current Concepts and Future Directions

Personalized Orthopaedics, 3D Printing, and Advanced Implant Technologies

Emerging Strategies in Musculoskeletal Regeneration and Orthopaedic Innovation

CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP

Meet the experts behind WOTIC 2026

Dr. Joseph Hakim Alsousou

Conference Chairman &

Chair of the Organizing Committee

Chair of the Orthopaedics Division; Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery (Hip, Knee and Pelvis) and Trauma Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hayder Saleh Al Saadi

Conference Co-Chair &

Scientific Committee Chairman

Associate Professor Orthopedic and Trauma, Gulf Medical University; Consultant Orthopedics and Trauma, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Chairman of Emarati Board Scientific Committee-NIHS; Director of Orthopedic Residency Program, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; AOTRAUMA International Faculty, UAE

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