Health Technology Tour Davos Where the highest city in Europe meets excellence in science
Davos, the highest city in the Alps, has long since made a name for itself as a centre of knowledge. The Davos research location has a tradition dating back more than 100 years. During this time, research institutions have emerged that are world-renowned and contribute to the current state of knowledge in their respective fields. In total, no fewer than six scientific institutions are active in Davos in the fields of allergy and asthma research, fracture repair, gastroenterological surgery, snow and avalanche research, radiation and climate research and risk research.
We have put together a program for you to visit several research institutions in Davos.
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- Route Davos - Meeting point at congress main entrance Talstrasse
- Length of trip half day
- Highlights Guided tour in the Davos Physical-Meteorological Observatory, guided company tour AO Research Institute
Programme
Monday, January 19, 2026
09:00 – 12:00
Guided tour in the Davos Physical-Meteorological Observatory (PMOD)
Guided visit of the AO Research Institute (ARI) / AO Foundation
The mission of the AO Research Institute (ARI) is to advance outstanding applied preclinical research and development in the field of orthopaedic trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Discuss with Professor R. Geoff Richards (director) and top researchers and clinical fellows in the fields of trauma.
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About the institutions
Davos Physical-Meteorological Observatory (PMOD)
Since the founding of the Davos Physical-Meteorological Observatory in 1907, studies have been carried out on the influence of solar radiation on the Earth's climate. In 1970, the World Meteorological Organization and the Federal Council entrusted the PMOD with the establishment and operation of the World Radiation Center (WRC) to include calibration tasks in the areas of infrared, atmospheric spectral opacity and ultraviolet. In recent years, the center has been involved in imaging and spectroscopic measurements in space – which is used on the ESA Solar Orbiter Mission launched in 2020.
AO Research Institute (ARI)
The mission of the AO Research Institute (ARI) is to advance outstanding applied preclinical research and development in the field of traumatology and musculoskeletal disorders. The AO Research Institute was founded in 1959. Today, the ARI aims to solve every day surgical problems in the treatment of fractures and degenerative diseases. ARI conducts research in the fields of biomechanics and biology of bone, disc and cartilage (tissue engineering and musculoskeletal infections), biomaterials science (degradable polymers and polymer-based transport systems) and digitisation in the operation room and remote monitoring of bone healing, allowing for patient specific aftercare.
Conditions:
- Number of participants: max. 25
- Bookable only one tour per person
- Hotel accommodation is the responsibility of the participants and all accommodation and meal costs must be covered by the participant
- The tour is free of charge
- Language: English
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Insurance
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant. There is always a risk of accident or sickness involved when participating in such events and trips.