2024 Annual Meeting – Halifax Convention Centre – June 12-15

The COA|CORS|CORA Annual Meeting is the Association’s premiere event offering educational and networking opportunities in one of Canada’s finest cities.

Both the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) and the Canadian Orthopaedic Residents’ Association (CORA) hold their respective Annual Meetings each year in conjunction with the COA event. Triple your opportunities to share best practices and learn from experts and thought leaders in all areas of orthopaedics.

Chaired by Dr. Glen Richardson (Dalhousie University), the 2024 Annual Meeting program features comprehensive education across all of the orthopaedic subspecialties and showcases the best in research, innovation and critical issues.  Visit the various Annual Meeting web pages to learn more about this year’s program, social events, industry engagement opportunities, hotel options and more!

Discover Halifax

Extending your stay?  Travelling with family?  Looking for the best restaurants, cultural experiences, outdoor activities and tour options?

Discover Halifax is pleased to welcome COA delegates to the region by offering a variety of tours and activities that will give you the best access to all things Halifax.  Get to know our beautiful host city by visiting their special COA microsite for pre- and post-conference tours, nightlife options, family activities and more.

Last Minute Plans? Representatives from Discover Halifax will be on site at the Annual Meeting to assist you with any tour or destination recommendations.  Look for their experts near the Annual Meeting registration desk during the times below:

  • Wednesday June 12 – 13:00-17:00
  • Thursday June 13 – 9:00-15:30

Future Meetings

80th COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting
June 11-14, 2025
Vancouver, British Columbia


2024 Sponsors

The COA and its affiliate societies would like to acknowledge the ongoing support and collaboration received through our industry partners.

Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor