The Annual Congress with Trade Exhibition 2026 will once again take place in Schladming. Organizer is the Austrian Central Association of Orthopaedic Shoe Technology. On Saturday, 10 October 2026 the congress will be opened with the General Assembly.

As in previous years, the Annual Congress will be accompanied by an exhibition on the topic of orthopaedic shoe technology. Of course, we will once again take the opportunity to present our products and services there as exhibitors. Our Austrian colleagues represented W. R. Lang at the Annual Congress in Schladming.

The Annual Congress with Trade Exhibition 2026 is an ideal platform for lively and productive exchange within the industry. Both the trade exhibition and the specialist lectures are enthusiastically received every year.

Further information can be found on the website of the Austrian Central Association of Orthopaedic Shoe Technology.

Reports from trade fairs and exhibitions in which we participate are also regularly published in our News section.

Information about the Austrian Central Association for Orthopaedic Shoe Technology

The Austrian Central Association for Orthopaedic Shoe Technology was founded on 20 January 1928 and now has 130 members.

The annually held Annual Congress and the accompanying trade exhibition with various specialist lectures are, along with continuing education, member support, and representation, part of the services offered by the ÖZV Orthopaedics.

In professional life, up-to-date know-how is constantly required, as processes, legal regulations, or hardware and software are continually changing. Digitalization is also transforming the working world. Employers today expect their employees to keep their expertise continuously up to date. Top qualifications are a must, and lifelong learning is therefore far more than just a slogan.

To stay up to date, the Orthopaedic Association for Orthopaedic Shoe Technology organizes or attends various national and international events every year.

In addition, in cooperation with WIFI St. Pölten, a continuing education competence center is available, equipped with state-of-the-art devices for training 14 participants.