ASES Foundation

Minneapolis 2026

LIFT UP – ASES Foundation’s 2026 National Shoulder & Elbow Week

Join Us! May 8 – 15, 2026

(See all eight events at www.ases-assn.org/foundation)

Area: Minneapolis, MN
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location: Interlachen Country Club
Address: 6200 Interlachen Blvd, Edina, MN 55436
Ticket Price: $150

Description:
Hosted at the historic Interlachen Country Club, this evening event brings together orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and vendors for an engaging program of lectures, recognition, and networking, with speakers form the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic as part of National Shoulder and Elbow Week 2026.

Agenda:
5:00 PM – Welcome Reception
– Cocktails and networking
– Opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends
– Exhibitor showcase including posters and vendor booths
5:20-5:30 PM – Opening Remarks- Co-chairs: Dr. Alicia Harrison and Dr. Allison Rao
5:30 – 5:40 PM – Honoree Address- Dr. Ed Craig
5:40 – 6:00 PM – Break & Mingling
Enjoy our dinner buffet, visit the exhibitor showcase
6:00 – 6:45 PM – Educational Lectures and Panel
What’s New in Shoulder Arthroplasty
– Cutting edge updates from leaders in shoulder arthroplasty
– Dr. John Sperling, Dr. John Barlow, Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo of Mayo Clinic
Biomechanics of the Shoulder: A 3D Assessment of Massive Rotator cuffs
– Collaborative presentation of treatment of massive rotator cuffs tears, presenting video radiography, clinical outcomes, and biomechanics
– Dr. Allison Rao, Dr. Alicia Harrison, Dr. Paula Ludewig, Dr. Gaura Saini of University of Minnesota
Trauma Update
– Find out what’s new in treating difficult fractures about the shoulder
– Dr. Jenni Tangtiphaiboontana, Dr. Marc Swiontkowski, Dr. Peter Cole of Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota, and Regions Hospital
6:45 – 7:30 PM – Break & Mingling
Networking, cocktails, and dinner at Interlachen
7:30 PM– Keynote Speaker- Surprise Speaker from local Minnesota Professional Team!
8:00 PM- Closing Remarks

Local Planning Committee:

Dr. Allison Rao, Host
Dr. Alicia Harrison, Host
Dr. Jonathan Barlow
Dr. Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana

We thank our sponsors, donors, and attendees for supporting the ASES Foundation’s mission.

Event Sponsorship

Sponsoring a National Shoulder & Elbow Week Event provides a great opportunity for industry representatives to interact with local surgeon leaders in a fun, social environment. It also makes a direct impact on the community through grants that are given back to these surgeons for various research project which improves the care that patients receive. Sponsorship is open to industry partners, hospitals, private practice groups, physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities. Sponsors receive recognition both onsite and nationally, as well as they receive tickets to attend.Each year these events continue to grow and expand their reach to local communities. To sponsor and support National Shoulder & Elbow Week (NSEW), please review the sponsorship agreement by clicking the sponsor button above. If you have any questions about the 2026 NSEW sponsorships, please contact Matt Van Wie at matt@esvw.com, (804) 240-3839.

Thank you to our 2026 local and national sponsors.

Click HERE to see all 2025 Sponsors.

ASES Foundation Mission Statement

The mission of the ASES Foundation is to develop and provide resources to advance shoulder and elbow care.

ASES Foundation Vision Statement

The vision of the ASES Foundation is Forging a legacy of resources for a world where patients have the best shoulder and elbow care.