On 16 October 2026, the OTdigital Deep Dive brought together international experts from clinical practice, research and industry at the IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli in Bologna to explore the role of artificial intelligence in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

The scientific programme focused on AI-driven surgical planning, data analytics, robotics, clinical evidence and the implementation of digital technologies in clinical practice. Particular attention was given to the opportunities and limitations of AI-supported decision-making, the integration of emerging technologies into surgical workflows, and the requirements for their evidence-based clinical adoption.

We sincerely thank Prof. Stefano Zaffagnini and his team for hosting the event, our international faculty for their scientific contributions, our industry partner Orthokey for its support, and all participants for the engaging discussions and valuable exchange.

We look forward to continuing collaborations with everyone involved in the event!