CAOS International is organizing the 23rd annual Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) Congress in Groningen in 2024.
As we all know, computer-assisted surgery is definitely our future, especially robotic surgery. The new robot arms, capable of bending and rotating with high precision and accuracy, can assist surgeons in achieving better and safer outcomes for patients. Robotic surgery is already being used. Additionally, the use of big data in the medical field is becoming increasingly common and will play a larger role in our medical systems.
CAOS 2024 promises to provide you with up-to-date knowledge and the latest technologies, combined with delightful food and a pleasant stay. In short, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Be sure to mark the date in your calendar: June 19-22, 2024 – Groningen!
The society aims to capture the essence of the current trends and scientific progress to provide experts and newcomers with a clear synthesis of state-of-the-art information in the course of our annual meeting as well as in our activities including interdisciplinary focus groups cooperating on different fields, programs for continuous training and education, student mentoring programs as well as resources for exchanging data and resources for research, development and education. From an original historical focus on computer assisted navigation, the society expands its mandate to include the essential fields of advanced medical imaging, mathematical modeling, individual biometrics of gait and soft tissue characteristics, and peri-operative objective functional outcomes, internet of things and the digital operating room, medical apps and data security as well as rapid prototyping or the critical role of economics and health technology assessment.
More information can be found: https://caos-international.org/
The Netherlands is a welcoming country. The Netherlands is small, making travel within the country very convenient: it is easily accessible by plane, and within the Netherlands, you can travel easily by train or bus. The CAOS Congress 2024 will take place at the UMC Groningen.
UMC Groningen
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
UMC Groningen is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. If you are arriving by car, there are parking facilities available on-site. Public transportation options, such as buses and trains, are also convenient for reaching the venue.
If you are traveling from outside the city or internationally, you can fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The airport is situated approximately 200 kilometers outside of the city. Travelling from this airport to the Groningen is very easy and will take appr. 2 hours by train (see underneath).
Other airports are Rotterdam/The Hague Airport (appr. 3 hrs. from Groningen) and Eindhoven Airport (3,5 hrs from Groningen).
Wednesday June 19th
Welcome reception at the City Hall of Groningen
Thursday June 20th
Presidents Dinner (by personal invitation only)
Young Investigators Chill Out
Friday June 21th
CAOS 2024 Dinner Party
An informal evening with dinner, drinks & music.
Tickets can be ordered during registration.
Prices:
Normal price: € 80
Student price: € 50
Registration fees | Early bird | Standard | On Site |
Member CAOS | € 550 | € 650 | € 700 |
Student Member CAOS | € 200 | € 300 | € 325 |
Non Member* | € 700 | € 750 | € 800 |
Student Non Member* | € 300 | € 350 | € 375 |
* If you are a non-member you might consider becoming a member of CAOS before registration to CAOS 2024.
More information and application: https://caos-international.org/membership/
This is one of the preferred conference hotels. You can book it directly when registering for the conference. Opposite the Congress Venue!
The NH Groningen Hotel is located in a prime location. Holidaymakers love that they can easily walk to the city center, where the Martinitoren, the Cartoon Museum, and the Groninger Museum are all must-see attractions.
• Less than a 10-minute walk from the central square, the Grote Markt.
• Bus stop in front of the hotel.
• Only 2 minutes’ walk to the congress venue UMC Groningen
Price per single room per night: € 185 excl. tourist tax, incl. Breakfast
This is one of the preferred conference hotels. You can book it directly when registering for the conference. At the City Center, 10 minutes walk to the Congress Venue.
The Market Hotel Groningen is the perfect base for adventure, conviviality, and culture. The vibrant heart of Groningen is at your feet. Meet friends for a drink or enjoy an extensive dinner at the stylish café-restaurant Willem Albert. Find a spot in the sun on the cozy terrace. Experience how Groningen comes to life and witness how the city unfolds into every surprising corner. Discover its many faces and facets and find a tired but satisfied rest in the wellness and warm luxury of your room.
Price per single room per night: € 185 excl. tourist tax, incl. Breakfast