Venue  — Great Hall, Memorial Union, UW–Madison, May 17th
Keynote speaker- Mark Johnson (Tentative)
Panel moderators -Dr. Grogan and Dr. Sheean (UW)
Panelists Selection in progress — three to be confirmed

6:00 – 6:30 PM Welcome & Registration
Arrival, check-in, and networking among surgeons, patients, and local healthcare providers.
6:30 – 6:35 PM Welcome Remarks
Opening remarks from the event co-chairs, with program hype video. Plated dinner service begins.
6:35 – 7:10 PM Innovations in Shoulder Surgery Panel
Dueling-podium format moderated by Dr. Grogan and Dr. Sheean. Three panelists present challenging cases addressed with innovative solutions.
Case topics under consideration (final three to be selected):
• Subacromial balloon spacer
• Distal tibia allograft (DTA) glenoid reconstruction
• Patient-specific glenoid baseplate
• Robotic-assisted total shoulder arthroplasty
• Allograft-prosthetic composite vs. proximal humeral replacement
7:10 – 7:30 PM UW Shoulder Spotlight
• Dr. Grogan — Shoulder arthroplasty at UW, Current research efforts (UW shoulder arthroplasty registry)
• Dr. Sheean: Current research efforts (Structural and Functional Sequalae of Remplissage)
• Dr. Cotter: Current research efforts (Intraoperative Soft Tissue Tension Measurements, Blue Light Therapy to Mitigate Periprosthetic C. Acnes Infection)
7:30 – 7:45 PM Intermission
Cocktails and networking.
7:45 – 8:30 PM Keynote Address: Mark Johnson
• 7:45 – 7:50 Introduction of keynote speaker
• 7:50 – 8:20 Keynote address
• 8:20 – 8:30 Audience Q&A
8:30 – 8:45 PM Cocktails & Networking
Reception continues.
8:45 – 9:00 PM Closing Remarks
Thank-Yous, and final networking.

About NSEW

ASES Foundation created National Shoulder & Elbow Week in 2021 as an opportunity to increase awareness nationally and especially in local communities about the impact that shoulder and elbow health care has on our society. Since 2021, this initiative has hosted 31 events across the US, which has resulted in $743k given as grants supporting 56 research projects to the surgeons who organize and host these events. It provides fellowship among local leaders, surgeons, patients, and industry partners to learn about the latest advancements in shoulder and elbow care.

The ASES Foundation is committed to improving shoulder and elbow care and surgical procedures through education and research. These initiatives are highlighted in the foundation’s annual National Shoulder & Elbow Week.

Each year these events continue to grow and expand their reach to local communities. The 2025 National Shoulder & Elbow Week events were held at 8 incredible locations with interesting guest and academic speakers. They successfully welcomed over 1,380 attendees of surgeons, patients, and industry representatives with over 100 sponsors, and raised over $950,000. Net proceeds support the ASES Foundation and are provided as grants for local shoulder and elbow research, education or event initiatives. If you attended, sponsored or donated, we appreciate your support.