Our Conference Agenda Overview
See what’s happening each day, from keynotes to networking.
2026 Conference Schedule
Our 2026 agenda features a comprehensive lineup of medical experts and industry leaders. Over three days, attendees can earn up to 10 CE credits through specialized workshops and keynote presentations.
Packed Days. Powerful Takeaways.
| Day 1: Wednesday, June 24 | |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Setup |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | President’s Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
| Day 2: Thursday, June 25 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
How Long is this Appointment? Dissecting the Good, The Bad, and the Why of the FCE Jason Melnyk, PT |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Specularis Prosthetics and the Impact of Amputation Claims in Workers' Comp David Anderson |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Spinal Fusion: More than just Nuts & Bolts—Risks and Pitfalls Dr. Steven Kirshner, MD |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Functional Impairment and Return to Work/Previous Life Roles Regina Lesako, College |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Preventing Surgical Escalation in Work-Related Injuries Using AI-Enhanced Physical Therapy & Digital EMG Biofeedback Suresh Babu, PT, DPT |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Animal-Assisted Therapy Pamela Moeckel, Kessler Institute |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
How to Check Causality or if the Patient is Being Truthful Dr. Giovanni Ramundo |
| Day 3: Friday, June 26 | |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Transparency in Work Comp: Ethical Responsibilities in Communication Colleen Morris (Medlin), PT, DPT, CEAS, CIPS |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Modern Management of Hip Pathology: The Role of Arthroscopy Steve Gilman, MPT, FAAOMPT and Dr. Wasik Ashraf, MD |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
What GLP-1 Medications Mean for Injury Recovery and Surgery Readiness University Spine Center |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch and Door Prizes |