ISHA – the international hip preservation society is delighted to be hosting its 17th Annual Scientific Meeting in the city of Fukuoka, Japan on 2 to 4 October 2025. Taking place at Fukuoka International Congress Center, the Meeting will bring together worldwide arthroscopic and open hip surgeons, sports physicians, orthopaedic trainees, rehabilitation experts, allied health professionals and researchers to present and exchange their knowledge, best practice and important results from their research.

The 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting marks ISHA’s first in-person congress in the Asia-Pacific region since its 2018 Meeting in Melbourne, Australia, and will be the first Annual Scientific Meeting to take place in East Asia. Located on Kyūshū, the southern- and westernmost of the main islands, Fukuoka City is considered a gateway to the world, reachable within just 3 hours from most major East Asian cities and offering international direct links from over 20 international airports, as well as excellent connectivity through other Japanese transport hubs via air and high-speed rail. 

With a long tradition as a place of trade, vibrant and welcoming Fukuoka provides an environment that is highly conducive to scientific exchange. It is therefore in keeping that the theme of this year's scientific programme centres around collaboration and sharing of ideas to advance hip preservation, with the ultimate aim of improving the lives of patients. 

ISHA looks forward to collaborating with the Japanese Society of Hip Arthroscopy (JSHA) and Asia Society of Hip Arthroscopy & Preservation (ASHA) in order to benefit from the expansive expertise in the region, and encourages members of the hip preservation community from around the globe to get involved by submitting their research and contributing to the discussion.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fukuoka, where you will enjoy the warm hospitality that Japan is known for!

(c) Photo provided by Fukuoka City