The Global Knee Summit, a MECOMED CVS approved congress, the worldโs premier international gathering dedicated exclusively to advancing knee health, innovation, and surgical excellence with world-class medical and scientific exchange is hosting its inaugural meeting January 22โ24, 2026, in Dubai.
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This three-day first ever Summit brings together 125 Globally recognized faculty and Orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, fellows, residents, physical therapists, physician assistants, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, from the Middle East region and beyond.ย Joining us will be our global industry partners to collaborate on the latest research, technologies, and clinical strategies shaping the future of knee preservation, traumatic reconstruction, and knee arthroplasty.
A Global Platform for Innovation in Knee Care
This yearโs program features expanded sections on:
- Knee Arthroplasty & Robotics with live surgery
- A dedicated advanced ultrasound workshop with live models
- Sports Medicine: Ligament, Meniscus & Cartilage Restoration
- Biologics & Regenerative Medicine
- Rehabilitation, Return-to-Sport & Performance Medicine
Attendees will have dedicated time each day to engage with industry partners in a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the newest advances in implants, technologies, biologics, instrumentation, and intraoperative digital tools.
Leadership Perspectives
โThe Global Knee Summit is built on a vision of bringing together the most forward-thinking minds in knee surgery and rehabilitation to elevate patient outcomes worldwide,โ said Kevin Plancher MD MPH Course and Founder of the Global Knee Summit. โOur mission is simple: to challenge, educate, innovate, and ultimately improve the lives of the patients Parag Sancheti MD Course and Program Chair, added:
โDubai serves as an ideal location for convening experts from every corner of the globe. Its accessibility, infrastructure, and international medical community allow us to foster the cross-cultural collaboration that drives meaningful scientific progress.โ
Event Highlights
- Live Surgeries broadcast directly from leading surgical centers across the globe
- Heated debates on controversial topics in knee arthroplasty and sports surgery
- Case panel sessions presenting complex real-world clinical scenarios
- Hands-on workshops including robotics, ultrasound, biologics, and advanced surgical techniques
- Industry Innovation Theater featuring next-generation technologies
- Awards & Recognition Ceremony honoring global leaders in knee surgery
