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Your Surgical Journey

Ignite

2024
FEB 27 MAR 1
COLOGNE

Explore Boundless Possibilities of Learning & Networking!

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MORE THAN A CONFERENCE

Experience the convergence of exceptional surgeons, educators, seasoned practitioners, and emerging talents at the festival! Observe captivating live surgeries and engage in insightful discussions // Participate in interactive educational sessions as a collective // Take an active role in hands-on workshops // Engage in panel discussions exploring potential advancements and the future of Ortho & Trauma.

WST Festival offers four days full of ideas and inspiration for the community with a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.

Specialty
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each day a
different
SPECIALTY

The full ortho-trauma mix:

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"Truly unprecedented in anything to what I have seen before. No doubt this is the future reference format for education in surgery."​

PROF. DR.

JOHAN BELLEMANS​

2024 Faculty
More coming soon!

Every day we are working hard to make this festival incredible. Check back to see what is new. More details are coming soon!

Ali Al Belooshi

Dubai, UAE

Albert Lin

Somerset, PA, USA

Annika Hättich

Hamburg, Germany

Dinesh Nathwani

London, UK

Arvind von Keudell

Boston, USA
Copenhagen, Denmark

Matthias Pumberger

Berlin, Germany

Philipp Kobbe

Aachen, Germany

Miho Tanaka

Boston, MA, USA

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The WST Festival is a transformative experience that sparks
passion and empowerment.

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What to  
EXPECT
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Networking without any boundary

The Festival offers a range of opportunities for interaction, peer-to-peer, engagement between residents/medical students and key opinion leaders, as well as with the industry.

Experience the most engaging way of learning

Active engagement in interactive sessions enhances comprehension by allowing participants to join in discussions and apply their knowledge and experiences, fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful exchanges in education.

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Level up on surgical knowledge and skills

The utilization of various formats helps individuals enhance their knowledge and skills in surgical practices. These formats offer a wide range of opportunities for learning, including live surgeries, hands-on courses, workshops, and interactive educational sessions. Engaging in these activities contributes to the expansion of surgical expertise and proficiency.

Unlock career opportunities

The festival will serve as a hub for various career opportunities, gathering surgeons, experts, and influential figures who share professional interests. It will provide an ideal setting to foster connections, promote collaboration, and explore exciting pathways for your future in the field.

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Reserve your spot now!

What is on the  
FESTIVAL AGENDA?

Hands-On
surgical training

Interactive surgical analysis 

Live surgical 
demonstrations & battles

Career coffee talks

Engaging panels

Workshops

Innovation symposiums 

Meet the experts

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“Where else do you have the opportunity to meet experts this up close and personal."

PROF. DR.

ANDREAS B. IMHOFF​

Who should 
ATTEND?
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NURSES & SURGICAL STAFF 

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MEDICAL STUDENTS 

& RESIDENTS

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SURGEONS

Reserve your spot now!

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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INDUSTRIES

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“Here you have the possibility to watch world-renowned experts and discuss problems, in orthopedic, trauma, recon, and sports surgery on the highest level.”​

PROF. DR. 

BERTIL BOUILLON​

Reserve your spot now!

Register early and save!

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Faculty
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Countries
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Live sessions

We can't wait to see you!

Join us at Bauwerk

Dillenburger Straße 73 Cologne, Germany

Public transportation:

Bus: 193
Metro stop: Kalk Kapelle
(Lines 1, 4, 9)

Festival Locaton
  • What is the World Surgery Tour?
    The World Surgery Tour (WST) is a digital continuing education series in orthopedics and trauma surgery with a focus on spine surgery, recon, sports orthopedics and trauma surgery. The events combine hands-on live surgeries with a 3D virtual world so you can explore the event as an avatar, network with colleagues and experts, and follow along with the continuing education on the livestream. Surgeries performed by experts on lifelike pre-fractured human specimens generated by Rimasys [MW1] GmbH will be available to watch as a live stream in both the 3D virtual world and the "Cvent" event platform. The 3D virtual world will be accessible exclusively during the Grand Final. Continuing education credits by the medical associations will be requested for the events. The World Surgery Tour is an initiative of the RIMASYS GROUP.
  • Who is the World Surgery Tour for?
    Anyone interested can participate in the World Surgery Tour (WST). The training content has been developed primarily to meet the needs of surgeons specialized in trauma and orthopedic surgery, medical professionals and students.
  • Are the sessions of the World Surgery Tour certified?
    We applied for CME with Ärztekammer Nordrhein.

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