Hosting this congress is the fruit of the Palais des Festivals’ 12-month strategy to focus on the major medical congress segment during the November-February period. This strategy has already met with a number of notable successes, including the hosting of the Rencontres Cours St-Paul (1,000 pax), the Assises Face et Cou (over 3.500 pax), the Congrès Français de Psychiatrie (3,500 pax) and the Assises de Génétique Humaine et Médicale (3,500 pax).
With a Palais des Festivals et des Congrès that is perfectly suited to this type of event, Cannes has a top-quality hotel for all budgets that is particularly competitive during this period. With excellent rail, air and road links, Cannes offers an ideal setting for hosting the biggest events, particularly medical ones. This unity of location in an exceptional Mediterranean setting and the mobilisation of all the socio-professionals were fundamental factors in SOFCOT’s decision;cision by the SOFCOT to hold its 100th edition in Cannes, thereby cementing the history of one of the most respected learned societies in the medical sector.
« Cannes is establishing itself as a leading destination for large-scale medical congresses by hosting the 100ᵉ Congrès de la Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique. Thanks to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, ahead of Paris in terms of turnover, number of visitors and days of occupation, we are able to offer healthcare professionals an environment that is conducive to the development of their careers; We offer healthcare professionals an environment conducive to exchange, innovation and the integration of the latest technological advances. As part of this drive, Cannes is also investing in training and skills development in the health sector. The creation of the Diplôme Inter Universitaire « Communication, media and cancer », in partnership with Université Côte d’Azur, and the D.E.U.S.T. in pharmacy technician training at the Centre municipal de Formation des Apprentis (municipal apprentice training centre) are evidence of our desire to promote the transmission of knowledge and improve patient support”
“Hosting a congress of the stature of the SOFCOT is strong recognition of the growing attractiveness of our destination for major medical events. This emblematic event is fully in line with our strategy to make Cannes a key venue for scientific and medical conferences. Thanks to our modern infrastructure, optimal accessibility and diversified hotel offer, we offer organisers and participants an exceptional setting where everything is within walking distance. We are honoured to host the 100ᵉ edition of SOFCOT’s congress and to contribute to its development.”
“The mission of the SOFCOT is to promote and develop research and innovation in orthopaedic and traumatological surgery, in particular through its annual congress, which brings together surgeons and health professionals involved in the management of musculoskeletal pathologies. The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes has been chosen to host the 100th SOFCOT congress, a truly international event focusing on the Mediterranean. All the French specialists in bone and joint surgery will be present for this key event in the life of the SOFCOT, a place where all the groups can meet and exchange ideas. The quality of the infrastructure at palais, the variety of the hotel facilities on offer and the ease of travel will all contribute, along with the richness of the scientific programme, to the success of this event;We hope that this 100th annual SOFCOT congress in Cannes will be a landmark event for our society.”
