Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The true strength of a scientific society is not only in the knowledge it shares, but in the people it brings together and the opportunities it creates.

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join us in Istanbul for the 47th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress in 2027.

Following the remarkable success of our Congress in Kyoto, we look forward to another exciting chapter in SICOT’s journey. As our Society continues to grow, so does our ambition: to move beyond scientific exchange alone and create a truly connected global orthopaedic community.

At SICOT, we believe that progress happens when experience meets curiosity, when established experts engage with young surgeons, and when knowledge flows freely across geographical and economic boundaries. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, bringing together different perspectives, clinical experiences, and approaches to the challenges we face in orthopaedics and trauma.

SICOT 2027 will reflect this vision. Alongside a high-quality scientific programme presenting the latest evidence, innovations, and advances in our specialty, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, professional development, and lasting international friendships.

We are particularly committed to investing in the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, encouraging participation from every region, and ensuring that scientific progress translates into better care for patients, wherever they live.

Istanbul provides a wonderful setting for this gathering. A city that has connected civilizations for centuries, it reminds us that the greatest achievements emerge when different cultures, ideas, and experiences come together.

But what makes a SICOT Congress truly special is not only what happens inside the lecture halls. It is the conversations that spark new ideas, the friendships that lead to collaborations, and the inspiration that continues long after we return home.

Our vision is simple: Connect. Inspire. Transform.

I warmly invite you to be part of this journey in Istanbul in 2027. Come to share your knowledge, learn from others, reconnect with friends, and build new relationships that will help shape the future of orthopaedics.

I look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul.