3rd International Postgraduate Course on Arthroscopy and Sport Surgery – 17th Congress of the Hungarian Arthroscopy and Sport Surgery Association

Mátraháza, Hungary
20-21 November, 2026

Scientific Significance of the Congress

The 3rd International Postgraduate Course on Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery 17th Congress of the Hungarian Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Association, will take place on 20–21 November 2026 at Hotel Ózon & Luxury Villas****Superior in Mátraháza, Hungary.

The scientific programme will cover the latest developments in arthroscopy and sports surgery, while dedicated sessions will focus on elite sports medicine, the findings of the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study (ECIS), professional experiences from the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence (FMCoE) network and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions in sports medicine.

We warmly welcome orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, residents and all professionals involved in sports healthcare to join us in Mátraháza this November.

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Scientific Committee of the Congress - Board of the Hungarian Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society

President: Gergely Pánics MD PhD

Secretary General: Csaba Biró MD

Board members:

Péter Kovács MD

András Tállay MD PhD

Gábor Vásárhelyi MD

Programme & accreditation

The scientific programme will be published on this page soon.

The Congress will be submitted for accreditation on OFTEX – Hungary’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) administration system. Information regarding the accreditation status will be announced at a later date. It will also be submitted for publishing by ESSKA.

Registration fees

Early bird registration fees – valid in case of registration and payment made by 15 September 2026. (The participation fees are indicated in HUF (Hungarian Forint) and include VAT.)

For MAST members*:75 000 HUF
For non members:100 000 HUF

Operating assistants, nurses, residents,  physiotherapists:

45 000 HUF

The participation fees above include food and beverage consumption in the gross amount of 52 000 HUF.

Regular registraton fees – valid in case of registration and payment made after 15 September 2026.
(The participation fees are indicated in HUF (Hungarian Forint) and include VAT.)

For MAST members*:105 000 HUF
For non members:130 000 HUF
Operating assistants, nurses, residents, physiotherapists:60 000 HUF
Company representative (non-sponsor):190 000 HUF

The participation fees above include food and beverage consumption in the gross amount of 52 000 HUF.

*Membership validity will be verified during the registration process.
If you wish to apply the reduced registration fee for members, please ensure that your membership fee for 2026 has been settled.

The registration fees include the following services: 

  • participation in the scientific programme
  • access to the industrial exhibition 
  • coffee breaks
  • lunches
  • VAT

Dinner:

For participants staying at Hotel Ózon & Luxury Villas****Superior on the night of 20 November, dinner is included in the accommodation fee.

For participants NOT staying at Hotel Ózon on the night of 20 November, the cost of the dinner is 25 000 HUF (including 27% VAT). Dinner tickets for participants NOT staying at Hotel Ózon are available in a limited number and subject to availability.

Payment conditions:

Registration and accommodation booking are available via the online registration platform. Confirmation and the pro forma invoice will be generated and sent automatically. Payment should be made either by credit card during the registration process or by bank transfer based on the issued pro forma invoice by the specified deadline.

After receipt of payment, the invoice will be issued via Számlázz.hu and sent to the email address provided by the participant in the billing details.

Registration submitted through the online platform is considered an order and constitutes a payment obligation, except in the case of cancellation within the applicable deadline.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations are accepted only in writing at: mast[at]altagra.hu

If the cancellation is received by 15 September 2026, 30% of the participation fee/accommodation cost will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received between 16 September and 14 October, 70% of the paid fee will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received after 14 October, no refunds can be made and registration transfers to another participant will no longer be accepted. However, accommodation may still be transferred to another person upon written notification received by 13 November 2026.

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Dear Participant,

Photo, video, and audio recordings may be made at the event in accordance with the provisions of the Hungarian Civil Code regarding public appearances and mass events.

The purpose of these recordings is to document the organizers’ events and to verify that the event has taken place.

The recordings may be published on the organizers’ website, in their publications, and on their social media platforms.

If you do not wish to appear in any recordings, please indicate your objection by providing your name and signature during registration.

Registration

You can register for the congress through the online registration and abstract submission platform by clicking on the button below:

Venue

Venue of the Congress:
Hotel Ózon & Luxury Villas****superior

H-3233 Mátraháza, Ózon utca 1.

Set in a picturesque environment, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation for the participants with facilities designed to meet all needs.

Accommodation

Hotel Ózon & Luxury Villas****superior

Room rates in Hotel Ózon & Luxury Villas****superior, venue of the Congress:

Superior single room83 500 HUF
Superior double room111 000 HUF
Luxury Villa – for 3 people156 600 HUF
Luxury Villa – for 4 people189 500 HUF

Prices are indicated in HUF (Hungarian Forint), per room per night, and include the following services:

  • Accommodation
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Buffet dinner
  • Full access to the 2000 m², three-level wellness area (Finnish and aroma saunas, salt cave, steam cabin)
  • Fitness room access
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi access
  • Free parking
  • 5% VAT
  • Tourist tax (IFA)

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival, check-out is until 10:00 AM on the day of departure.

Payment conditions:

Registration and accommodation booking are available via the online registration platform. Confirmation and the pro forma invoice will be generated and sent automatically. Payment should be made either by credit card during the registration process or by bank transfer based on the issued pro forma invoice by the specified deadline.

After receipt of payment, the invoice will be issued via Számlázz.hu and sent to the email address provided by the participant in the billing details.

Registration submitted through the online platform is considered an order and constitutes a payment obligation, except in the case of cancellation within the applicable deadline.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations are accepted only in writing at: mast[at]altagra.hu

If the cancellation is received by 15 September 2026, 30% of the participation fee/accommodation cost will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received between 16 September and 14 October, 70% of the paid fee will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received after 14 October, no refunds can be made and registration transfers to another participant will no longer be accepted. However, accommodation may still be transferred to another person upon written notification received by 13 November 2026.

MTA Resort

Address: Mátraháza, Külterület, H-3233

Room rates in MTA Resort:

Single room30 000 HUF
Double room33 500 HUF

Prices are indicated in HUF (Hungarian Forint), per room per night, and include the following services:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Unlimited WIFI access
  • 5% VAT
  • Tourist tax (IFA)

Check-in is available from 8:00 AM on the day of arrival, check-out is until 10:00 AM on the day of departure.

The accommodation is located 500 metres from the conference venue, approximately an 8-minute walk.

Please note that the reception is open until 6:00 PM. Guests are kindly requested to check in before this time. If you are unable to arrive before 6:00 PM, please inform us at least one day prior to arrival at mast[at]altagra.hu.

Payment conditions:

Registration and accommodation booking are available via the online registration platform. Confirmation and the pro forma invoice will be generated and sent automatically. Payment should be made either by credit card during the registration process or by bank transfer based on the issued pro forma invoice by the specified deadline.

After receipt of payment, the invoice will be issued via Számlázz.hu and sent to the email address provided by the participant in the billing details.

Registration submitted through the online platform is considered an order and constitutes a payment obligation, except in the case of cancellation within the applicable deadline.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations are accepted only in writing at: mast[at]altagra.hu

If the cancellation is received by 15 September 2026, 30% of the participation fee/accommodation cost will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received between 16 September and 14 October, 70% of the paid fee will be retained as an administrative fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded, or the registration/accommodation may be transferred to another participant.

For cancellations received after 14 October, no refunds can be made and registration transfers to another participant will no longer be accepted. However, accommodation may still be transferred to another person upon written notification received by 13 November 2026.

Sponsorship

We would be delighted to welcome you and your company among the sponsors who, through their participation and support, acknowledge the scientific importance of the Congress. The event provides an excellent opportunity for your company to present its products and services to both national and international professionals.

We would be pleased to offer the following participation opportunities:

  • Sponsorship packages
  • Exhibition space
  • Company symposia
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Lunch workshops
  • Professional workshops

If you are interested, please request our detailed sponsorship proposal:

Altagra Event and Travel Agency Ltd.
mast[at]altagra.hu