IAACON 2026 to Showcase AI, Robotics and New Surgical Techniques in Ahmedabad

Bilkul Bazaar

Ahmedabad

The 22nd Annual Conference of the Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA), IAACON 2026, will bring leading joint replacement specialists from India and abroad to Ahmedabad from October 23 to 25.

The conference, to be held at Club O7, will bring together more than 1,000 delegates and 180 national and international faculty under the theme “Evolving Arthroplasty – Robotics, Kinematics and Innovation.”

The three-day programme will focus on emerging technologies in joint replacement, including artificial intelligence-assisted surgical instruments, robotics and 3D camera-assisted surgery. A dedicated session will also demonstrate AI-assisted total hip replacement using Intellijoint technology.

A major highlight will be the IAA’s first large-scale cadaveric workshop, scheduled for October 22 at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. Using 12 cadaveric specimens, the workshop will demonstrate techniques including Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement, Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.

The scientific programme will feature 25 interactive sessions, around 30 surgical videos, expert panel discussions and hands-on workshops covering complex cases, rare periprosthetic fractures and challenging joint infections. Five halls will simultaneously host workshops using anatomical bone models.

Ten international faculty members from Australia, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom will participate in the conference. The IAA will also present its consensus document aimed at helping younger surgeons follow established surgical approaches and make consistent clinical decisions.

Another highlight will be the launch of the C.S. Ranawat Gold Medal Competition, which has received around 140 submissions. The conference will also feature the inaugural C.S. Ranawat Memorial Lecture by Dr. Parag Sancheti.