Hand surgeon
Early bird until 20th of May
500 EUR
/ 6000 NOK
Late fee: 550 EUR / 6600 NOK
Program – SSSH Congress 2026
Below is a preliminary outline of the program for the 2026 Congress of the Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand and Scandinavian Hand Therapists.
Detailed timetable with speakers will be published closer to the meeting.
Wednesday 19th of August
18:00–19:30
Welcome Address and Congress Information
The President of SSSH will welcome participants and provide introductory information about the congress at Oslo City Hall. Light refreshments will be available following the session.
🗺️ Walking route from conference hotel to City Hall (approx. 15 min)
The President of SSSH will welcome participants and provide introductory information about the congress at Oslo City Hall. Light refreshments will be available following the session.
🗺️ Walking route from conference hotel to City Hall (approx. 15 min)
Thursday 20. August
Time
Room Helsingfors–København
Room Stockholm
08:00–08:30
Registration & Welcome
Registration & Welcome
08:30–10:00
Dutch-Scandinavian Joint Arthroplasty symposium CMC and abstracts
Hand therapy symposium, invited guest speaker
10:00–10:30
☕ Coffee Break
☕ Coffee Break
10:30–12:30
Symposium minimal invasive/arthroscopic wrist and hand procedures and abstracts
Assessing outcomes and treatment success in hand therapy
12:30–13:30
🍽️ Lunch/Industri Symposia
🍽️ Lunch/Industri Symposia
13:30–15:00
Moberg Lecture
Moberg Lecture
15:00–15:30
☕ Coffee Break
☕ Coffee Break
15:30–17:00
Distal radius fractures/carpal fractures, acute and sequele treatment
Dupuytrens, when and how? Combing surgery and hand therapy for optimal results
Friday 21. August
Time
Room Helsingfors–København
Room Stockholm
08:00–09:00
General Assembly SSSH
General assembly Hand Therapists
09:00–10:00
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Innovation in Hand surgery + abstracts
10:00–10:30
☕ Coffee Break
☕ Coffee Break
10:30–12:30
Arthroplasty symposium Finger and hand and abstracts
Presentations PhD’s in hand surgery, Scandinavia and Netherland
12:30–13:30
🍽️ Lunch/Industri Symposia
🍽️ Lunch/Industri Symposia
13:30–15:15
Arthroplasty symposium Wrist and forearm + abstracts
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15:15–15:30
☕ Coffee Break
☕ Coffee Break
15:30–17:00
Reconstruction (scaphoid/radius) + abstracts
KI in hand surgery, is there any help out there?
19:30
Conference party
19:30 🎉
19:30 🎉
Saturday 22. August
Time
Room Helsingfors–København
Room Stockholm
08:00–09:00
Miscellaneous Free papers
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09:00–10:00
Free paper Hand Therapy
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10:00–10:30
☕ Coffee Break
☕ Coffee Break
10:30–12:00
The future of Hand Surgery; Cooperation in Scandinavia and Europe
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12:00–12:30
Farewell and see you in Finland 2028
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Regular sponsors
Sponsor logos are displayed according to agreed sponsor level.
Younger surgeon / Surgeon in training (< 35 years)
Early bird until 20th of May
400 EUR
/ 4800 NOK
Late fee: 450 EUR / 5300 NOK
PhD presenter
Early bird until 20th of May
Please include title of thesis and date of defense.
250 EUR
/ 3000 NOK
Late fee: 300 EUR / 3600 NOK
Hand therapist
Early bird until 20th of May
390 EUR
/ 4700 NOK
Late fee: 440 EUR / 5200 NOK
Hotel accommodation – Radisson Blu Scandinavia
2150 NOK
per night
Book directly at the congress venue hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
For special rate use promotional code SSSH26.
Hotel accommodation – Smarthotel Oslo
1250 / 1490 NOK
per night (single / double)
Book via the link to access the congress rate: Smarthotel Oslo
For special rate click the above link.
Welcome Reception – City Hall, Wednesday 19th of August
Hosted by the Mayor of Oslo.
Included in congress fee.
Congress party – Friday 21st of August
100 EUR
/ 1200 NOK
Separate ticket.
How to register
Please follow the steps below to ensure a correct registration and accurate invoicing without additional fees.
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Select the correct participant category
Select the correct registration category. Participants should register according to their profession. Please ensure the correct category is selected before proceeding. Exhibitors should first select sponsor category and then register their participants.
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Enter personal details
Register your name, workplace, and contact details exactly as they should appear on the participant list and invoice.
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3
Verify invoicing information
If your employer is paying, please enter the correct company name, organization number, and any required PO number, reference, or cost center. Check with your employer if needed.
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Review your order
Verify that the registration fee and any social events are correct. Please note that registration is binding, and changes may incur an administration fee of NOK 250.
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Complete – look for the green checkmark
Submit your registration. It is only completed once you see a green checkmark on the screen. If this confirmation does not appear, the registration has not been completed.
Please follow the formatting rules below to ensure your abstract can be reviewed:
Document format
- File type: Word document (.doc / .docx)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 pt
- No footnotes, figures, references, or acknowledgments
Title
- Maximum 18 words
Authors & affiliations
- No more than 6 authors
- List authors’ names on one line
- Present all affiliations below the names
- Indicate affiliations with a lower-case superscript number immediately after the author’s name and in front of the matching affiliation (include city and country)
- Underline the presenting author
Abstract structure
- Structured abstract, maximum 300 words
- Divide the abstract into the following 4 sections:
- Purpose
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
The first 8 young hand surgeons (under 40 years, members of SSSH/a Scandinavian National Hand society) submitting abstracts to the congress can receive a 250 euro refund of the conference fee from the SSSH. Mail a copy of abstract and the conference registration to Martin.clementson@med.lu.se and ole.reigstad@gmail.com
Abstract deadline 20th of May 2026.
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Regular sponsors
Sponsor logos are displayed according to agreed sponsor level.
Exhibitor & Sponsor Packages
Choose your level of visibility and engagement during the congress.
Platinum
12 750 EUR / 150 000 NOK
Includes
- Lunch symposium Thursday 20 August (45 minutes, room capacity 140)
- Lunch symposium Friday 21 August (45 minutes, room capacity 250)
- 10 m² booth centrally located in the coffee-break area
- 5 participants included (lunch and coffee for all three days)
- Logo on website and in the scientific program
- Roll-up banner at registration
Gold
9 350 EUR / 110 000 NOK
Includes
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Lunch symposium Thursday 20 August (45 minutes, room capacity 250)
or Friday 21 August (45 minutes, room capacity 140)
First come – first served - 8 m² booth centrally located in the coffee-break area
- 4 participants included (lunch and coffee for all three days)
- Logo on website and in the scientific program
2 slots available
Silver
6 800 EUR / 80 000 NOK
Includes
- 5 m² booth centrally located in the coffee-break area
- 2 participants included (lunch and coffee for all three days)
- Logo on website and in the scientific program
Regular
2 125 EUR / 25 000 NOK
Includes
- 3 m² booth in or adjacent to the coffee-break area
- Logo on website and in the scientific program
Package comparison
Overview of what is included in each exhibitor & sponsor package.
| Feature | Platinum Top visibility | Gold High visibility | Silver Standard visibility | Regular Booth only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (EUR / NOK) | 12 750 / 150 000 | 9 350 / 110 000 | 6 800 / 80 000 | 2 125 / 25 000 |
| Booth size | 10 m² | 8 m² | 5 m² | 3 m² |
| Booth location | Centrally in coffee-break area | Centrally in coffee-break area | Centrally in coffee-break area | In or adjacent to coffee-break area |
| Participants included (lunch & coffee all three days) | 5 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Lunch symposium |
Thu 20 Aug (45 min, 140 seats) & Fri 21 Aug (45 min, 250 seats) |
Thu 20 Aug (45 min, 250 seats) or Fri 21 Aug (45 min, 140 seats) First come – first served |
– | – |
| Logo on website & in program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roll-up banner at registration | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Number of slots | – | 2 | – | – |
Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor?
For more information about packages, availability and booking, please contact:
Kristin Solstad-Iversen
Phone: +47 92 65 42 55
We are happy to help you find the package that best matches your company’s goals.
Have a look at the video to see the exhibitor area and the floor plan
Regular Booths
Exhibitor Booth Map (No. 1–19)
All booths are equal size (3 sqm)
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsor
We’re Happy to Assist You
Select a category below to get in touch with our team.
General Information
Contact our congress administration team.
Abstract
Reach the abstract coordinator directly.
Exhibitor / Sponsor
Connect with our sponsorship team.
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Regular sponsors
Sponsor logos are displayed according to agreed sponsor level.
PREMIUM CONGRESS VENUE · OSLO
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
An elevated congress experience in the heart of Oslo. Combining refined Scandinavian design, flexible event architecture and seamless accommodation, the hotel provides an exceptional setting for high-level conferences, executive gatherings and international congresses.
Prime Location
Centrally positioned with immediate access to business districts, cultural landmarks and transport hubs.
Flexible Spaces
Architecturally versatile congress halls and meeting rooms adaptable to plenary sessions, gala dinners and high-capacity assemblies.
Comfort & Quality
Elegant guest rooms and premium amenities designed for multi-day conferences and executive-level events.
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Regular sponsors
Sponsor logos are displayed according to agreed sponsor level.
Committees
The congress is supported by an experienced organizing team and a scientific committee ensuring a high-quality academic and delegate experience.
Organizing Organizing committee
- Ole Reigstad (President, SSSH)
- Madeleine Dahl-Pettersen (Chair, Norwegian Society for Hand Therapists)
- Kristine Lundby (Hand Therapist)
- Sondre Hassellund (Consultant, PhD)
- Rasmus Thorkildsen (Consultant, PhD)
- Cecilie Lind (Consultant)
- Trygve Holm Glad (Consultant, PhD)
- Preben Olsson Dovland (Consultant)
- Geir Aasmund Hjorthaug (Consultant, PhD)
Scientific Scientific committee
- Magne Røkkum (Prof, Dr Med)
- Rasmus Thorkildsen (PhD)
- Sondre Hasselund (PhD)
- Ole Reigstad (PhD)
- Trygve Holm Glad (PhD)
- Tone Vaksvik (OT/PhD)
Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Regular sponsors
Sponsor logos are displayed according to agreed sponsor level.