40th German-Austrian-Swiss Congress on Sports Traumatology & Sports Medicine from 13.2.-21.2.2026 Olympic Congress Center Seefeld.

The 40th anniversary congress not only offers us an opportunity to celebrate but also to reflect. The advancements we have experienced in the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of sports-related injuries are thanks to intensive collaboration across national borders and disciplines. Sports medicine today is more dynamic, innovative, and interdisciplinary than ever - a success that rests on the foundation of pioneering work by many generations of doctors, therapists, sports scientists, and coaches.

Under the guiding theme “Preserving Tradition - Shaping the Future”, we want to look forward together with you in 2026. High-profile scientific overview lectures from leading experts in your field, practice-oriented workshops, controversial discussion rounds, and interactive formats will highlight the latest insights and developments in sports traumatology, rehabilitation, prevention, and performance diagnostics. Both classical sports orthopedic questions and innovative topics such as digital technologies like AI, individualized training management, and sustainable athlete care will play a central role.

This year's focal themes are:
Osteoarthritis and Sports: The balance between strain and protection remains a central theme for athletes of all ages. New insights into prevention, diagnostics, and individualized therapeutic approaches will be presented and discussed. Particularly exciting