Net Promoter Score
+79
Higher than Starbucks, Amazon, Zoom
There’s so much to discover at this year’s conference—come Flourish with us in Louisville, April 20–22, 2026. Registration is now open! Take a look around the site, and if you need anything, we’re just an email away at info@aaoe.net.
What Can You Expect From the 2026 Conference?
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Vendors cannot register as attendees. Please reach out to mlongworth@aaoe.net for information on our exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Exhibitor and Sponsor prospectus is available here.
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Net Score: +79
How likely is it that you would recommend the AAOE conference to a friend or colleague? That’s the Net Promoter Score (NPS). The NPS from AAOE conference attendees in 2025 of +79 exceeds the NPS of many popular companies, including Starbucks (+77), Amazon (+73), and Zoom (+72).
This is more than a meeting — it’s a community people love so much, they champion it.
Conference Impact
94% of attendees agreed that the conference will improve their practice’s performance. 65% rated the 2025 conference as excellent and another 34% rated it as good.
Practical takeaways + personal growth = lasting impact.
Shannon Young
“I felt so much support from the staff and attendees when I attended my first AAOE Conference. It gave me so much confidence. I want to volunteer to help continue that cycle and help others in a similar way.” Shannon Young, CPC, CPPM, Director, Business Services, Bluegrass Orthopedics
Many members find great satisfaction in volunteering in some capacity with AAOE – including the annual conference.
Wisdom That Grows Over Time
I have attended the AAOE Annual Conference for over 15 years and I always learn from education sessions but also from new and established colleagues in casual discussions. I also meet personally with vendors that I select to help my practice move forward.” Jim Kidd, CEO, Advanced Bone & Joint
This isn’t repetition — it’s reinvention, every year.
A Place for Every Professional to Thrive
“There are some wonderful programs this year at the AAOE Annual Conference to help prepare and guide us in our roles as department leaders within a hospital system.” Joe Ogle, PT, ATC, Director, OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater Medical
At the conference website, you’ll be able to sort and filter the conference education sessions to see tracks for hospital-based orthopedic practice as well as other types of sessions, such as those geared toward young and/or new professionals.
Sessions for you — whether you’re new, growing fast, or leading big teams.
Confidence in the Exhibit Hall
71% of 2025 AAOE Annual Conference attendees said they were very confident they would be able to compare and contrast products and services of companies found in the Exhibit Hall to find the most effective solutions for their practices.
Informed decisions = stronger, more efficient practices
Visit the Exhibit Hall to find the products and services you need to reduce costs, generate revenue, and have your practice or hospital flourish! Enjoy yourself in the Exhibit Hall – in addition to visiting with the exhibitors, try out some of the fun experiences, such as screen-printing a custom t-shirt, petting puppies, or enjoying the oxygen bar. Use the AAOE Annual Conference mobile app to view the exhibitor list as well as see the various exhibit hall experiences!