Dear ACL Study Group Members and Invited Guests,
As we gather in the Canadian Rockies, we are excited to bring together members and
colleagues to learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and strengthen the
relationships that make this group so special.
The scientific program is at the heart of the ACL Study Group Biennial Meeting. Our
goal is to create a dynamic, thoughtful, and highly interactive agenda that reflects the
depth of expertise within our membership and encourages meaningful discussion
around current and emerging topics in ACL research, treatment, rehabilitation, and
injury prevention.
The Call for Abstracts will open in late 2026/early 2027 for members and invited
guests. All abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author. Members may submit
more than one abstract; however, inclusion in the final program will be at the discretion
of the Program Committee. Invited guests are asked to submit only one abstract for
consideration.
In keeping with the spirit of the ACL Study Group, abstracts do not need to represent
completed work. In fact, we welcome the presentation of ongoing, raw research that can
benefit from the thoughtful feedback, discussion, and collaboration this group is known
for.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and building an engaging scientific
program for Lake Louise.
Warmly,
Elvire Servien, MD, PhD
Program Chair, 2026–2028
**Times are approximate**
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Sunday,
January 16 |
Monday,
January 17 |
Tuesday,
January 18 |
Wednesday,
January 19 |
Thursday,
January 20 |
| 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM |
|
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
|
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks |
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks |
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks |
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks
Business Meeting II (Members Only) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
|
Case Presentations (optional) |
Case Presentations (optional) |
Case Presentations (optional) |
Case Presentations (optional) |
| 12:00 PM |
|
Lunch (on own) |
Lunch (on own) |
Lunch (on own) |
Lunch (on own) |
| 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Executive Committee Meeting |
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks |
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks
Business Meeting I (Members Only) |
|
Scientific Program
Exhibit Breaks |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Badge Pick-Up
Welcome Reception |
|
The Feagin Lecture
Biennial Meeting Dinner |
|
Farewell Banquet |
Member Attendance & Participation
Active members are required to:
- Submit an abstract and present at least once in every 3 biennial meetings
- Pay all dues and assessments prior to registering for the biennial meeting
Abstract Submission
IMPORTANT: All abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author.
Members may submit more than one abstract however, it is up to the discretion of the
program committee to determine what will be included in the agenda.
Invite a Guest to Submit an Abstract
Please note the rules for inviting a guest:
- Members may invite one (1) guest to submit an abstract for each biennial meeting.
- Guest abstracts are reviewed and scored by the Program Committee. If the abstract is accepted, the program committee will invite the guest to present at the biennial meeting.
- Members must attend the biennial meeting with his/her guest. (Guests are expected to attend the entire meeting).
The number of accepted abstracts submitted by guests is
determined after member abstracts have been placed into the program.
Following the conclusion of the meeting, presenting guests are invited to submit an application for
membership of the ACL Study Group. Guests’ applications are assessed by the Membership Committee before
determining which candidates are put forward for election to membership.