Welcome to the 52nd Annual VOS Conference!

We are so excited to be back at the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center for this year’s VOS Conference. The VOS board has planned an exciting week of learning, socializing and, of course, skiing and winter activities that we trust will make this year’s conference memorable.

As always, this year’s scientific program will consist of abstracts submitted by attendees, as well as “State of the Industry” presentations from our Platinum and Gold Level sponsors.

This year's Jacques Jenny Lecturer (sponsored by Movora) is Prof. Dr. med. Yves Harder, Head and Medical Director, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) of Lugano, Switzerland. Prof. Harder has dedicated a large part of his career to reconstructive surgery, with a focus on micro-surgery for the lower extremity including lymphatic and orthoplastic surgery. Prof. Harder’s lectures will be centered on the different aspects of soft tissue envelope management in the context of orthopedic trauma. He will be speaking Sunday at 12:40PM, then Monday through Wednesday nights at 6:00PM.

As previously mentioned, This year's conference will feature several different social events throughout the week. These include:

  • Registration/Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Live Oak Bank)

    • Join us Saturday from 6:00PM-8:00PM at the Base Nine Bar for hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer. Pick up your registration packet outside of the room then take a few moments to mingle with your VOS family!

  • Exhibitors' Showcase

    • Show some love to our VOS Sponsors and Exhibitors! The Exhibitors' Showcase is Sunday afternoon from 3:00PM-5:00PM (immediately following the opening session) in the exhibit hall areas (Peaks 1-4 and the foyers). Heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and spirits will be available.

  • Past Presidents' Breakfast

    • Allow the VOS Past Presidents to serve you! Join us Monday morning at 6:45AM for an enhanced (i.e. hot) breakfast before the first session of the day kicks off. Breakfast will be served in the exhibit areas (Peaks 1-4 and the foyers).

  • Frank Rapp Memorial Ski Race & VOS Picnic

    • The ski race, sponsored by Movora, will take place beginning at 10:00AM at the Epic Mix Race Venue Lower Sundown Trail Peak 9. Sign up at the registration area if you would like to participate.

    • The VOS Picnic will take place in the Breckenridge Ballroom Peak 17 at 12:00PM. Tickets must be pre-purchased for this event. If you need to purchase a ticket, please stop by the registration area.

  • Poster Session & Foundation Night featuring Silent Auction & Kid’s Party (Sponsored by Arthrex Vet Systems)

    • The poster session will take place from 7:00PM-8:30PM in Breckenridge Ballroom Peaks 14-16.

    • Silent Auction bidding is open! Click here for more information.

    • Our Foundation Night entertainment will be Magician Scotty Wiese. He will be doing strolling magic from 7:30PM-8:30PM, and his stage show will take place in Peak 17 beginning at 8:45PM.

    • The VOS Kid’s Party will take place in Summit Gallery Peaks 11-12.

  • VOS Awards Banquet

    • Join us Thursday evening beginning at 6:30PM in Breckenridge Ballroom as we celebrate the accomplishments of the VOS family. Stop by the registration area to select your table for seating or if you need to purchase guest tickets for the banquet.