Scientific Program 2026

Focused discussions, defined topics and structured dialogue between medical professionals and industry partners.

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Neue Post – Exhibition Area & Bar, Hauptstraße 400AT-6290 Mayrhofen

Industry Exhibition & Professional Exchange

From 16:00 onwards, participating industry partners present current innovations and developments. The exhibition provides structured opportunities for professional dialogue in an informal setting.

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Neue Post Industrie Exhibition Area & Bar Hauptstraße 400 AT-6290 Mayrhofen

Come Together & Industry Bar Talks

Short company impulses followed by moderated exchange.

04:30 p.m

Welcome by Jörg Haury MD, Frank Styra MD, Andreas Lenich MD

05:00 – 5:15 p.m

Private Equity – The future for medical practices

05:15 – 05:30  p.m

Further industry contribution will be announced shortly.

05:30 – 05:45  p.m

Which hyaluronic acid for athletes? Jörg Haury, MD, and Lynn Klamrowsky, IBSA Germany

05:45- 06:00  p.m

Indications for cold therapy in everyday practice. Andreas Lenich, MD, and Christian Götzner, Cryofos

06:00- 06:15 p.m

What’s new for winter sports enthusiasts? Frank Styra MD and Lars Molnar, Aptissen

06:15- 06:30 p.m

Anloader X orthosis – a success story by Jörg Haury, MD, and Matthias Ländle, Össur

06:30- 06:45 p.m

Further industry contribution will be announced shortly.

06:45- 07:00 p.m

Indications for facet denervation in the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and sacroiliac joint. Jörg Haury, MD, and Stefan Kraus, SK Medical

07:00- 07:15p.m

Further industry contribution will be announced shortly.

07:15- 07:30 p.m

What would have been the right orthosis for Lindsey Vonn at the Olympics? Jörg Haury, MD, and Tobias Strodtbeck

07:15- 07:30 p.m

What would have been the right orthosis for Lindsey Vonn at the Olympics? Jörg Haury, MD, and Tobias Strodtbeck

07:30 07:45 p.m

What alternatives are there to hyaluronic acid therapy for athletes? Frank Styra, MD, and Bettina Keppel, Fidia

07:45 08:00 p.m

Discussion

The scientific program will be updated continuously as further speakers and industry partners are confirmed.

Friday, March 20th, 2026

Official Dinner & Award Ceremony

07:00 p.m. at  Die Reme – der Neuwirt, Dorf 138, A – 6283 Schwendau

The award ceremony forms the formal conclusion of the competition day. The evening also provides an opportunity for continued professional exchange with colleagues and industry partners in a collegial setting.