The Global Knee Summit, an official MECOMED CVS-approved congress, will host its inaugural meeting in Dubai from January 22–24, 2026.
The summit is set to be the world’s premier event focused exclusively on advancing knee health, innovation, and surgical excellence, offering a platform for top-tier medical and scientific exchange.
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, and researchers from the Middle East region and beyond.
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.
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Global Knee Summit 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
Leadership Perspectives
Kevin Plancher, MD MPH, Course and Founder of the Global Knee Summit, said that, “The 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. Our mission is simple: to challenge, educate, innovate, and ultimately improve the lives of the patients.”
Parag Sancheti, MD, Course and Program Chair, noted that, “Dubai 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.”
