Orthopaedics, Business, AI, Neuroscience & MSK Imaging 2027 is organized by Blue Horizon (BH) Conferencing and will be held from Jan 05 - 15, 2027 at World Voyager, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina.
Conference Description:
If you've spent years attending the same conferences in the same cities and Antarctica has always been on your bucket list — this is your moment. Blue Horizon Conferencing's Antarctica program is unlike anything else in the medical conference calendar. This is not a meeting room and a name badge. This is world-class CME delivered aboard a luxury expedition vessel in one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on earth.
Delegates spend five days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula — Zodiac landings among penguin colonies, encounters with humpback whales, towering icebergs and pristine wilderness — while engaging with a very strong scientific programme featuring well-renowned keynote speakers and outstanding networking opportunities with fellow physicians who share a passion for both medicine and adventure.?
Blue Horizon has delivered multiple highly successful Antarctica programs, and the testimonials speak for themselves. If you've finally decided to add this continent to your list, this is that opportunity. Now 20 of 35 couples confirmed — places are filling fast.
Antarctica All Inclusive:
Itinerary: January 5-15, 2027
Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires
Begin your journey in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital with an overnight stay at the elegant Hotel Emperador. Guests may choose to arrive earlier to relax and explore before we depart on January 6th for a 3.5-hour charter flight to Ushuaia, where we’ll board Quark Expeditions’ World Voyager for our Antarctic adventure.
Home to over 13 million people, Buenos Aires is South America’s most visited city. January is the warmest month of the year, with summer temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), the perfect time to experience its vibrant energy.
Day 2: Charter transfer and flight to Ushuaia and board the World Voyager.
Ushuaia is a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Enjoy the mountains or sample handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.
Day 3: Sea Day
Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be on the world’s most southern continent!
Day 4 & 5: Crossing the Drake Passage
Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife, or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
Day 6 to 9: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique, personal experience.
Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate you and keep your camera busy.
Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier.
Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.
Day 10 & 11: Crossing the Drake Passage
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.
Day 12: Disembark in Ushuaia
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.
| Day 1 | 5th January 2027 |
| Arrive Buenos Aires and check in to the Alvear Art Hotel | |
| Day 2 | 6th January 2027 |
| 8:45 AM | Charter transfer to Airport |
| 11:00 AM | Charter flight to Ushuaia |
| 4:00 PM | Board World Voyager |
| 6:00 PM | Disembark for the Antarctic Peninsula |
| Day 3 | 7th January 2027 |
| Sea day | Onboard safety briefings, ship orientation, and introductory lectures as we set sail toward the Antarctic Peninsula. Time to settle in, explore the vessel, and become familiar with expedition procedures. |
| Day 4 | 8th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | By Endurance We Conquer: Shackleton's Lessons for the 21st Century Physician -Derek Papp |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Effective Team Building - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm - 1:00 pm | Imaging of Subtle and Important Hip and Knee Fractures - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Neal ElAttrache TBD |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Sports Recovery and Rehabilitation: Emphasis on the Cold Plunge - Dr Derek Papp |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 5 | 9th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | TBD - Neal ElAttrache |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | MRI of the Hip - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | De-skilling, Never-skilling and Mis-skilling with AI: Universal Basic and Universal High Income - Prof. Meng Law |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Technological Advances in Spine Surgery - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Ultrasound of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 6 | 10th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Imaging the Neurovascular Unit/Glymphatics in Prolonged Spaceflight- Prof. Meng Law |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | TBD - Neal ElAttrache |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Controversies in the Management of Spinal Trauma - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Radiographic Evaluation of Arthritis - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 7 | 11th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Impact of Imaging and AI on the Environment: How Can We Become More Sustainable - Prof. Meng Law |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | MRI of the Shoulder with Ultrasound Correlation - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | TBD - Harris Gellman |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Introduction to the Society for Bedside Medicine - Derek Papp |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Current Applications and Future of AI in Healthcare, Spaceflight and Humanity- Prof. Meng Law |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 8 | 12th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Imaging of Musculoskeletal Infection - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Charcot Spine - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Cardiovascular Contributions and Risk Factors for Dementia - Prof. Meng Law |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Providing the Gift of Motion: How to Improve Lives of Those with Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 9 | 13th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Algorithmic Approach to Musculoskeletal Pathology - Prof. Jon Jacobson |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Neurotrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury: Australian vs American Football — Which is Worse? - Prof. Meng Law |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Group Discussion |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Tips for Building a Successful Medical Practice - Dr. Alex Vaccaro |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | TBD - Neal ElAttrache |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Group Discussion |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Antarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour |
| Day 10 | 14th January 2027 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free Day — No Lectures |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free Afternoon |
| Day 11 | 15th January 2027 |
| From 10:00 am | Airport transfer to Ushuaia airport |
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