Dear fellow colleagues,
The 14^th COA International Academic Conference will be held in National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in November 14^th-17^th,2019. 

We take the COA2019 as an opportunity, aiming at pursuing continuous independent innovation. The meeting will strengthen global interaction between basic and clinical science and provide a golden opportunity for young and mature orthopaedic surgeons in the form of courses, presentations, symposiums, case discussions, and surgical demonstrations on recent advancements in orthopaedics. Meanwhile, the latest research achievements and clinical progress in various fields of orthopaedic surgery will be shown in the form of poster presentations. The international distinguished experts and professors will be invited to bring the most advanced orthopaedic ideas in “Master Forum".

It is particularly worth mentioning that the Italian Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT) will send a team of top experts to the conference as the representative of the Distinguished Guest Nation. It is believed that the exchange of medical thoughts and knowledge will strongly promote the progress and development of international orthopedics.

Shanghai, the city of a global financial center and transport hub, has been described as the "showpiece" of the booming economy of mainland China. The beautiful seaside city will embrace you with its history, its mouthwatering cuisine, its climate and world-renowned fashion which will be an unforgettable experience!

On behalf of all committee members of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association and COA 2019 organizing committee, we sincerely invite you to attend the conference! Let’s create an extraordinarily influential orthopaedic feast together!

Yours Sincerely,

Prof. Yingze Zhang
President
Chinese Orthopaedic Association & 14^th International Congress of COA