INTERNATIONAL HAND & WRIST CONGRESS

& CADAVERIC WORKSHOP

and HAND THERAPY SYMPOSIUM

07 – 09 November 2025

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan, Dubai, UAE

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Message from the Chairman

The International Hand & Wrist Congress was established in Dubai from 10 – 12 November 2022, to become the only

dedicated and specialized meeting in the field of hand and wrist surgery.

The congresses held in 2022 and 2023 were incredibly successful, with over 340 participants (both years) and faculty in

attendance from various countries worldwide. We were honored to have the Scandinavian Society for Surgery of the Hand

as our invited guest society for the 2022 congress, and the Italian Society of Hand Surgery for the 2023 congress.

We are continuing this year our journey to build and promote the field of hand and wrist surgery and we will conduct our

meeting this year from 08 - 10 November 2024. Our guest society for this year will be the Dutch Society of Hand Surgery

For this year, the scientific committee has put together an exciting and informative program which over 3 days will feature

a series of keynote lectures, instructional courses, cadaveric workshops and case discussion sessions.

The event will share insights into the latest innovations and global best practices in the field of hand, wrist, and upper limb

surgery; physiotherapy, hand rehabilitation and more.

This year we will have Special Track for Physio therapists and occupational therapist with a conference and workshop

dedicated to offer the latest techniques and innovation in the field of hand and wrist therapy.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite all our fellow colleagues and practitioners to join us at this important event

and be a part of the discussions that will share insights into the latest innovations and global best practices in the field of

hand, wrist, and upper limb pathologies.

Looking forward to welcoming you to IHWC 2024.

Dr. Khalid Alawadi

Congress Chairman

Congress Key Facts

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Congress Chairmen

Dr. Khalid Alawadi

Plastic and Hand Surgeon, Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Trauma Department,

Rashid Hospital, UAE

Congress Chairman

Dr. Ehab Aldlyami

Consultant Hand & Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon, King's College London Hospital Dubai, UAE

Congress Co-Chairman

Testimonials

What Attendees Are Saying

Definitely recommend this congress!

"I had a great experience at the international hand & wrist congress 2024. The presentations were clear and easy to follow, making complex topics feel accessible.

The visuals were well-organized, and everything was set up so you could fully focus and engage. I walked away with practical insights i’m excited to bring to my work,

and i’d definitely recommend this congress to anyone wanting to deepen theirnknowledge in hand and wrist surgery."

Hanan Wasaya, Batterjee Medical College, KSA

Learned lots of new techniques and advancements!

"I have learned lots of new techniques and advancements

in the field of hand surgery, this will motivate lots of young

surgeons to take hand surgery as an specialization, it’s a

fine, methodical and requires up to date knowledge and

meticulous hands on work. Very well planned and good topics learned a lot to improvise my clinical practice"

Muhammad Arshad Khan, Mediclinic Hospital, UAE

Meeting people and surgeons from all over the world!

I have really enjoyed this conference and i am really

looking forward to the next one. As a trainee doctor i have

learned so much and i am keen to learn more. Also,

meeting people and surgeons from all over the world was

one of the best experiences.

Ali Aldub, University Of Groningen, KSA

The content was helpful and educational and relevant to the audience!

I had a great experience at this congress. It was well presented and well organised. The organising team were very helpful with submitting abstracts, arranging the

poster presentations and providing certificates. The content was helpful and educational and relevant to the audience of hand surgeons from all around the world. I certainly hope to come back next year!

George Hourston, Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Academic Clinical Fellow