The Opening Ceremonies is open to all registered attendees and kicks off the Annual Meeting with the Presidential Guest Speaker, Dr. Ruth Gotian.

78e Réunion annuelle de l’ACO | 57e Réunion annuelle de la SROC
Évenements sociaux
Plenary, Exhibition Hall C, North Side, Upper Level,
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, June 21
17:00
Exhibit Hall, Exhibition Hall DXE, North Side, Upper Level,
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
The President’s Welcome Reception will take place immediately following the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, June 21. Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, the COA President, invites all meeting delegates to catch up with friends and colleagues in the exhibit hall for refreshments.
President’s Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 21
18:15
Riverside Café
25 Prince’s Island Park, SW
(Invitation only)
The Past Presidents’ Dinner celebrates all of the past presidents of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. This event is by invitation only, and tickets are not available for purchase.
Note: Shuttles available.
Dress: Black tie.
Past Presidents’ Dinner
Wednesday, June 21
19:30 Reception
20:15 Dinner
UNTITLED Champagne Lounge
104, 620 8th Avenue SW
Tickets:
$25 each (includes 2 drink tickets)
Join your fellow residents from across Canada for an evening of networking and refreshments and at the UNTITLED Champagne Lounge.
Note: At 21:00 the doors open to the public for live music.
Dress: Cocktail chic.
Residents (CORA) Party
Thursday, June 22
18:00
Girletz Rodeo Ranch
Tickets:
Adult $145 each
Child (12 and under) $60 each
Pay it forward ticket (to be given to a resident) $145 each
What’s a meeting in Calgary without a true Western experience? Join your colleagues at this family ranch for an evening of rodeo entertainment, live music, barn dancing, and a BBQ dinner.
Ticket includes: Shuttle transportation, dinner, 3 drink tickets, live rodeo show, music, entertainment and more!
Drinks: $30 for 5 tickets. Tickets also available for individual purchase on site. Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary.
Note: The ranch is approximately 30 minutes outside of Calgary. Shuttle service is provided. See schedule at registration.
Dress: Casual, western wear, comfortable footwear. Venue is partially outdoors, dress according to weather.
COA Rodeo Night
Friday, June 23
18:30
Hotel Arts
(Open to University Calgary alumni and current orthopaedic residents, and invited guests only)
The University of Calgary is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Orthopaedic Residency Training Program with a gala event on Saturday, June 24. Tickets are limited.
Dress: Cocktail chic.
University of Calgary Alumni Dinner
Saturday, June 24
17:00 Cocktails
19:30 Dinner