CONMED EMEA Knee Symposium
Where Innovation Meets Expertise in Knee Surgery
12–13 February 2026
Pillows Hotel, Ghent, Belgium
Welcome to the EMEA Knee Symposium 2026
Two days. One mission: Advancing knee surgery together.
Join leading orthopedic surgeons and faculty from across EMEA for a focused, high-impact symposium combining in-depth lectures, expert discussions, and hands-on surgical training.
Whether you're looking to refine your technique or discover the latest in surgical technology, the EMEA Knee Symposium 2026 is where it all comes together.
Event at a Glance
Day 1: Theory in Action
12 February 2026
12 February 2026
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Learn from world-renowned faculty as they present surgical concepts, clinical outcomes, and product insights that are shaping the future of knee surgery.
Day 2: Hands-On Training
13 February 2026
13 February 2026
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Get practical, guided experience with today’s most advanced implants and instruments during small-group cadaveric sessions and expert meet-ups.
Full Agenda
13:30
Intro with explanation of meeting ACL Techniques with the Infinity system
13:40
Using the femoral Aimer for Tunnel positioning — Tim Spalding
13:50
ACL: 4 strand semi T on suspensory fixation — Peter Verdonk
14:00
My variation using the versatile infinity System — Pablo Gelber
14:10
Patellar tendon harvest — Bjorn Barenius
14:20
Why add LET: Indications and technique 2025 — Peter Verdonk
14:30
Q&A
PCL Reconstruction
15:00
Double Bundle: adjustable buttons and double tibial fixation — Pablo Gelber
15:10
PCL surgical technique using hamstrings and free loop/Infinity — Peter Verdonk
15:20
Q&A
15:30
Break
Meniscus Tears
15:50
Ramp Lesions: Evolving indications and techniques. Don’t need to fix them all. Use of the MVP — Peter Verdonk
16:00
AIM: The future of all inside repair — Fahad Alkhalaf
16:10
Q&A
MCL Reconstruction
16:20
New concepts in MCL management – the how and the why — Pablo Gelber
16:30
Q&A
Patello Femoral Instability
16:35
Principles of management and Reconstruction technique MPFL — Laurie Hiemstra
16:45
Q&A
Revision ACL
16:50
Principles — Tim Spalding
17:00
My Top tips – Panel discussion — All Faculty Panel
Hot Topics + Video Pearls - 30 mins
17:20
The Bio Brace – is this the future — Laurie Hiemstra
17:30
Isolated LCL reconstruction using Infinity button(video) — Tim Spalding
17:40
PLC reconstruction using adjustable loop + hamstrings — Fahad Alkhalaf
17:50
PMC reconstruction — Pablo Gelber
18:00
Departure to the hotel
20:00
20:00 – Group Dinner — Pillows Hotel Gent
07:30
Transfer to ORSI
08:00
Recap Day 1, Introduction to Day 2
Hands-on Session 1:
08:30
Group 1: Hands-On Cadaveric Session
08:30
Group 2: Meet the Experts
11:00
Break
Hands-on Session 2:
11:30
Group 2: Hands-On Cadaveric Session
11:30
Group 1: Meet the Experts
14:00
Lunch
14:30
Certificate ceremony
15:10
Departure
The People Leading the Event
Chairman:
Prof. Tim Spalding
UK
Faculty:
Dr. Laurie A Hiemstra
Canada
Faculty:
Dr. Pablo Gelber
Spain
Faculty:
Dr. Kash Akthar
UK
Faculty:
Prof. Peter Verdonk
Belgium
Evening Networking
Group Dinner
12 February 2026
Pillows Hotel Ghent
20:00
Join faculty and fellow attendees for an evening of relaxed networking over dinner.
Venue & Accommodation
Pillows Hotel Ghent
Ghent, Belgium
Rate: €215/room/night (breakfast included)
City tax: €3.50/room/night
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Reserve Your Spot
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in knee surgery.
Seats are limited to ensure a focused, hands-on experience.