Register for the VOS 2026 Conference in Big Sky!

Registration is open for VOS’s 53rd Annual Conference in Big Sky, Montana!

VOS 53rd Annual Conference
March 14-21, 2026
Big Sky, Montana

To register for the conference, click on the button below or use this direct link to our reservation portal:
https://ncsucvmce.eventsair.com/vos-2026/register

Conference Lodging
Be sure to book your accommodations through the VOS link to take advantage of great rates and benefit VOS!

Please secure lodging as soon as possible as we often run out of available rooms in the VOS room block! It is recommended that potential abstract presenters secure lodging prior to being notified of abstract acceptance.

Lodging refund policy: A credit card deposit equal to one night's stay will be required at time of booking to secure the reservation. Any individual guest reservation cancelled within 30 days of arrival date will forfeit a deposit equal to one night stay plus tax (including resort fee for one night).

Register for 2026 VOS Conference Labs Today!

VOS is pleased to offer the following labs at the VOS 2026 Conference in Big Sky, Montana. Register today!

Arthrex Lab

Join us for multiple FREE 30-minute breakout sessions during VOS! Choose from the following topics and customize your learning experience.

1. Canine

• Sawbone Anatomic Plating: Distal Humerus, Radius, Ilium, Proximal, Distal Femur, DFO, MPL plates, Long T-Plates and cuttable plates,TPLO + InternalBrace™ and Cannulated screws

• Cadaveric NanoNeedle Arthroscopy: Elbow, Shoulder, Stifle, Hip, Carpus and Tarsus

2. Equine

• Cadaveric NanoNeedle Arthroscopy: Forelimb (Carpus to Hoof)

Registration Link: https://gems.arthrex.com/event/1c84f546-829e-4919-a115-6770a835d5b0/summary-1

BlueSAO PGR Hands-On Lab

This lab introduces the clinical rationale and surgical technique for Patellar Groove Replacement (PGR) in complex patellar luxation cases, with hands-on practice using a one-piece press-fit PGR system on bone models.

Early registrants will receive a complimentary TPLO Reduction Forceps.

Registration Link: https://www.bluesaousa.com/vos-pgrlab

Movora

Experience the future of veterinary diagnostics and surgery in an exclusive, FREE 1:1 environment. We are hosting personalized sessions to highlight the Movora VetClarity Imaging and Diagnostics platform for a visualization-heavy demonstration designed to give you a true feel for the next generation of scopes. Choose from a variety of 20–30-minute sessions occurring at VOS! We hope to see you there! Please see the Movora Education Website for more information and session signups.

Plan Your Week in Big Sky!

We’re thrilled to share the tentative outline of events to help you plan your time at VOS in Big Sky, Montana. From scientific sessions to ski races and evening celebrations, there’s plenty to look forward to! View the VOS 2026 Tentative Program Overview.

Are you interested in additional social events at VOS? Want to meet new people, share a meal, or hit the slopes with other VOS attendees? We will help connect you! Please fill out the Google form below to help gauge interest in additional social events/ways to connect in Big Sky!

Book Your Airport Shuttle, Lift Tickets, and Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rental for Big Sky

Shuttle services are available via Big Sky Shuttle Inc. A discounted rate of $85 (each way) is available using the promo code VOS26. Shuttle reservations can be made at https://www.bigskyshuttle.net/airport-shuttle-service.

Lift tickets can be purchased via this link: https://shop.bigskyresort.com/l/vos-26/p/vos-26-2.

Equipment rentals are available via this link: https://shop.bigskyresort.com/l/group-add-ons/p/group-rental-3.

Abstract Submission Is Closed

Abstract submission closed on November 1, 2025, for both podium presentations and posters. Please see the Abstract Submission page for more details about abstract submission, formatting and regulations.

VOS Research Grant Applications Are Closed

Research grant applications are closed for the VOS Hohn-Johnson and Wade O. Brinker Research Awards. Please visit the Hohn-Johnson/Wade O. Brinker Research Awards page for more information about these awards.

Read Our Sponsor and Exhibitor FAQs

Are you a sponsor or exhibitor at the VOS 2026 Conference in Big Sky? Please read our Sponsor and Exhibitor FAQs for more information.

Sponsors and Exhibitors for the VOS 2026 Conference

Sponsor and exhibitor registration for the VOS 2026 Conference has reached capacity. Questions? Contact exhibits@vosdvm.org.

Introducing Our 2026 Jacques Jenny Lecturer

Dr. Rachel Frank is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. Dr. Frank has specialized training and technical expertise in the areas of advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, cartilage/meniscus restoration surgery, shoulder instability surgery, and biologic treatments for musculoskeletal pathology. Dr. Frank earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois while playing 4 years of Division I Soccer, and her medical degree (MD) at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She then completed her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois as well as a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, where she assisted in taking care of the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Fire Soccer Club.

Currently, Dr. Frank serves as an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is Director of the Joint Preservation Program at the University of Colorado, is head orthopaedic surgeon for the Colorado Rapids professional soccer team, and is a network team physician for US Soccer. Dr. Frank has authored or co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 50 book chapters, and presents her research both nationally and internationally at orthopaedic meetings every year. In addition, Dr. Frank currently serves as Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Cartilage and Joint Preservation (JCJP), the official journal of the ICRS.

Use Our New Slide and Graphic to Promote VOS 2026!

Are you presenting a talk at an upcoming conference or meeting? VOS has created a PowerPoint slide that you can insert into your presentation to promote the 53rd Annual VOS Conference, coming up March 14-21, 2026 in Big Sky, Montana.

Download the slide (PowerPoint)
Download the slide (PDF)

After you have downloaded the slide, insert it into your presentation, and encourage your colleagues to join you at VOS 2026!