CAOS 2028 will take place over four days exploring surgical innovations, trauma care and remote management of patients.
“With our state’s vast and remote regions and developments in advanced medical imaging, there are great synergies in hosting such an important conference here,” said Queensland’s environment, tourism, science and innovation minister, Andrew Powell.
“We are showcasing Queensland’s capability in delivering world-class business events.
“Significantly, the conference is projected to inject around $1.8 million into the local economy and generate more than 1,600 visitor nights, delivering substantial benefits for Queensland.”
In collaboration with Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), the successful bid for the event was led by incoming CAOS president, Professor Michael Schuetz, who is also the director of the Jamieson Trauma Institute at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The bid also received support from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA).
“CAOS 2028 will be more than a scientific meeting, it will be a platform for collaboration, innovation and real-world impact,” said Schuetz.
“Our goal is to extend orthopaedic technology beyond the operating theatre, enabling remote monitoring, trauma response in rural areas and improving equity in healthcare access. The solutions we drive here will be scalable globally.”
“Just as the RFDS [Royal Flying Doctor Service] revolutionised access to primary and emergency health services for remote Australians, the next chapter is about extending advanced orthopaedic care and surgical expertise beyond the hospital walls.
“This focus on innovation to improve access and equity will be a central theme of CAOS 2028.”
President of the local endorsing body, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, Dr Mark Moroney said his association “is committed to advocating for its regional and rural members to ensure they are equipped with the right tools and technology to deliver world-class orthopaedic care”.
“This conference provides a platform for our members to experience firsthand the future of surgical innovation and the transformative potential of technology in trauma and injury care across Australia’s most remote regions.”
Meanwhile BCEC’s general manager, Kym Guesdon, said meetings like CAOS 2028 “are vital for advancing global relationships and delivering lasting legacies for our communities”.
