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SICOT GDI - AO Access Networking Luncheon: Conversations that matter

Your career. Your network. Your next opportunity.

Join the SICOT Gender Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) Task Force for a lively lunchtime conversation on career advancement, inclusion, mentorship and leadership in orthopaedics.

Hear fresh perspectives, connect with colleagues from around the world, and leave with ideas you can put into action as you help shape the future of orthopaedics. 

Programme

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 – Room B-1 (100 seats – Limited capacity).

13:10–13:15 | Welcome & GDI Task Force Recap: Highlights from the Past Year
Temiloluwa Olufemi (Nigeria) & Vikas Khanduja (UK)

13:15–13:25 | Keynote Address: The Career Mobility Matrix – Designing Your Path and Driving Organizational Impact
Margaret Fok (Hong Kong)

13:25–13:35 | Introduction to AO Access: Building Careers and Engaging the Next Generation
Tim Pohlemann (Germany)

13:35–14:00 | Panel Discussion: Advancing Careers Through Inclusion, Mentorship and Leadership

  • True inclusion beyond gender representation – Hatem Said (Egypt)

  • The role of mentorship in career advancement – Alba Shehu (Switzerland)

  • What can leaders and allies do differently? – Inho Jeon (South Korea)

  • Challenges across regions and career settings – Risako Yamamoto (Japan)

  • One change needed to advance careers – Vikas Khanduja (UK)

14:00–14:10 | Wrap-Up: Vision Board & Group Photo
Participants will contribute one change they believe is needed to support career advancement, followed by a group photo.

Fully Booked!