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World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2027

The World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2027, organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and ESCEO in Vienna from 8 to 11 April 2027, covers bone, joint and muscle disorders, with accepted abstracts published in a supplement of Osteoporosis International. This guide covers topic areas consistent with that scope, checks before submitting, what reviewers typically value and how to prepare an abstract before the 25 January 2027 deadline.

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Next deadline
25 January 2027
Last checked
10 November 2026
Organiser
International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and ESCEO
Sources
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Key dates

Abstract deadline
25 January 2027
Full paper deadline
Abstracts only, or not stated
Conference dates
8 April 2027 – 11 April 2027
Details last checked
10 November 2026
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About the conference

Conference
World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2027
Organiser
International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and ESCEO
Venue
Vienna, Austria
Scope
World congress on bone, joint and muscle disorders; accepted abstracts are published in a supplement of Osteoporosis International.
Submission types
Abstracts; confirm formats and word limits on the official page

Topics consistent with the programme

  • Epidemiology, screening and fracture risk assessment in osteoporosis
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis and fracture prevention
  • Clinical and translational research on osteoarthritis and joint health
  • Sarcopenia, frailty and muscle health in ageing populations
  • Fracture liaison services and models of musculoskeletal care
  • Bone biology, imaging and biomarkers in musculoskeletal disease

Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.

Is your work a fit? Check before you submit

  1. Confirm the work addresses bone, joint or muscle disorders.
  2. Check that the results are original and meet congress rules on prior presentation.
  3. Remember that accepted abstracts are published, so ensure data and wording are final.
  4. Check abstract categories and format rules on the official congress abstracts page.
  5. Submit a complete, co-author-approved abstract before 25 January 2027.

Why This Conference Matters

Musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia are major causes of disability and loss of independence, particularly in older adults. Many people at high fracture risk remain undiagnosed or untreated, and the evidence for preventing and managing joint and muscle disease continues to develop. This congress brings together clinicians, researchers and health service leaders, and publication of accepted abstracts in a journal supplement gives presenters a citable record of their work.

Who Should Submit

Academic backgrounds

  • Rheumatology
  • Endocrinology and bone metabolism
  • Orthopaedics
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Epidemiology

Institutions and sectors

  • University hospitals and clinics
  • Academic research institutes
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Public health and patient organisations

What Reviewers Typically Value

  1. Clinical evidence that informs treatment or prevention decisions in musculoskeletal disease.
  2. Studies of care pathways that show how gaps in diagnosis or treatment can be closed.
  3. Translational findings that link mechanisms to clinical outcomes.
  4. Population-based analyses with clearly described methods and limitations.

Ideas You Could Develop

Evaluating a fracture liaison serviceAn abstract assessing treatment initiation and adherence after the introduction of a fracture liaison service.
Sarcopenia and fall riskA cohort analysis relating muscle strength and mass measures to falls and fractures in older adults.
Exercise in knee osteoarthritisA study reporting outcomes of a structured exercise programme for people with knee osteoarthritis in primary care.

Your Plan to the Deadline

A suggested schedule working back from 25 January 2027. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.

  1. By 14 Dec 2026

    Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.

  2. By 28 Dec 2026

    Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.

  3. By 11 Jan 2027

    Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.

  4. By 18 Jan 2027

    Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.

  5. By 23 Jan 2027

    Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.

  6. By 25 Jan 2027

    Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.

What you gain

  • Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
  • A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
  • Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
  • A step towards a full journal article.

What happens after you submit

  1. Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
  2. Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
  3. Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
  4. Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
  5. Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.

What the Organisers Are Looking For

The congress is looking for abstracts on bone, joint and muscle disorders, spanning epidemiology, treatment, care models and underlying mechanisms. Strong submissions typically present original data, a clear objective and conclusions that follow from the results. As accepted abstracts appear in a supplement of Osteoporosis International, accuracy and clear reporting are especially important. Categories and rules should be confirmed on the official congress abstracts page.

Read the official pageThis guide summarises the opportunity. Confirm deadlines, eligibility and requirements on the official page before you plan your work, and record the date you checked it.Open the official page

Expert help

How Pubrica Can Help

Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.

Abstract writingA structured abstract written to the conference’s word limit and format. Full paper writingFull conference papers written to the proceedings template. Poster preparationScientific posters designed to the conference’s size and layout rules. Presentation slidesOral presentation slides prepared for the allotted time. Editing and proofreadingSubject-specialist editing of abstracts and papers before submission. BiostatisticsStatistical analysis and review of results.
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FAQs

Questions Researchers Ask

The next published deadline is 25 January 2027. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.

Accepted abstracts are published in a supplement of Osteoporosis International, which may affect later journal submission plans. Check the publication and copyright terms on the official congress abstracts page and with your intended journal.

The official page lists abstract submission; check it for any full paper or proceedings option.

Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.

Sources

  1. International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and ESCEO. (2026). World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2027. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://www.wco-iof-esceo.org/abstracts

How to cite this page

Pubrica Insights. (2026). World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2027. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/world-congress-on-osteoporosis-osteoarthritis-and-musculoskeletal-dise/

  • WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2027
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sarcopenia
  • Vienna

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