Who Can Attend the ABJS Annual Meeting and When Is the 2027 Meeting?

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The ABJS Annual Meeting is open to ABJS members only, and the 2027 meeting is scheduled for April 14–18, 2027. The call for abstracts for that meeting is already open, and registration and hotel details are posted on the 2027 Annual Meeting page of abjs.org.

Attendance Eligibility

The site states plainly that "The ABJS Annual Meeting is open to ABJS members only." That means non-members cannot simply register for the meeting; access runs through membership in the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.

If you are not yet a member, the practical path is to review the membership section of the site before planning travel. The homepage also notes that 2026 membership dues were invoiced in January and are due upon receipt, payable online or by check — a reminder that maintaining current dues status is part of staying in good standing as a member.

Key Dates for the 2027 Meeting

Item Detail
Meeting dates April 14–18, 2027
Abstract submission Call for Abstracts is open
Registration and hotel Details on the 2027 Annual Meeting page
Attendance ABJS members only

What to Do If You Want to Present

The abstract call is the time-sensitive item. If you intend to submit, check the 2027 Annual Meeting page for the submission details rather than relying on secondhand summaries, since the site directs readers there for meeting information, registration, and hotel reservations.

Related Opportunities Worth Knowing

The same page lists several other openings that may matter if you are weighing membership:

  • Leadership and committee nominations — a call for nominations for ABJS Leadership and Committees is posted, with a link for additional information.
  • Volunteer positions — members interested in a volunteer leadership or committee role can log in to see available positions and their responsibilities.
  • Nicolas Andry Lifetime Achievement Award — nominations for the 2027 award are open, with a deadline of September 30, 2026; details are under the Awards tab. The 2026 winner was John H. Healey, MD, FACS, recognized for work on the Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor landscape, presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
  • Other awards — the site also lists the CORR® ORS Richard A. Brand Award and the Marshall R. Urist Young Investigator Award.

Bottom Line

If your goal is to attend in 2027, confirm your ABJS membership status first, then watch the 2027 Annual Meeting page for registration and housing. If your goal is to present, act on the open abstract call now. If you are not a member and want to be considered for a committee or award, the nomination windows above are the nearer deadlines.