In 2010, “THE MENISCUS” Congress began its journey in Ghent, Belgium, under the leadership of René Verdonk and Philippe Beaufils. This inaugural meeting marked the launch of a pioneering scientific congress devoted exclusively to the meniscus, with the objective of addressing a significant gap in scientific discussion regarding meniscal pathology and its surgical management—topics that had long been underrepresented in conventional orthopedic and sports medicine meetings.

Following the successful editions held in Versailles (2013), Porto (2016), Bologna (2019), Luxembourg (2022), and Berlin (2025), we are delighted to invite you to the 7th edition of “THE MENISCUS” Congress, to be held in the vibrant capital of Catalonia: Barcelona. Renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and dynamic character, Barcelona reflects the diversity and spirit of Europe—values that are deeply aligned with the philosophy of our congress.

The 2027 Congress will be chaired by Joan Carles Monllau, current President of ESSKA, who will also lead the scientific committee. His extensive experience and longstanding commitment to meniscus research and treatment are widely recognized and will ensure an outstanding scientific program.

We will continue the established tradition of the congress by fostering a distinctly European “meniscus culture” while actively engaging with global expertise and perspectives.

Our close collaboration with the Meniscus Asian Summit will also be strengthened. Members of their team have participated in numerous editions of our congress, and we were honored to contribute to their first two Asian Summits in Seoul (Korea) and Himeji (Japan). A unique traveling fellowship program—bringing together two Asian and two European fellows—has been successfully implemented and will be continued.

Hosting the congress in Spain also offers a valuable opportunity to further engage the Spanish-speaking orthopedic community. We are particularly pleased to welcome esteemed colleagues from South America and to acknowledge their important contributions to the scientific committee.

Finally, we are proud to announce the collaboration with the Orthopaedic Research Society, particularly its Meniscus Section, which will contribute the latest advances in basic and translational research.

The “THE MENISCUS” Congress 2027 in Barcelona promises to be a landmark event, fostering collaboration and innovation in the study of this small yet critically important tissue.

We warmly welcome you to “THE MENISCUS” Congress 2027 in Barcelona.