ASES Foundation

New Orleans 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: New Orleans, LA
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: D-Day Museum
Address: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Ticket Price: $150

Description
Join us for a fun evening of food, fundraising, and education at the iconic WWII Museum honoring the world-renowned Dr. James Andrews (guest of honor). Agenda items include talks on the evolution of orthopaedic surgery from WWII era to today, preventing shoulder injuries in youth sports, a testimonial from former LSU standout and retired MLB All-star and World Series Pitcher, Will Harris, and a Q&A session with Dr. James Andrews emphasizing youth sports, NIL, etc. All proceeds go to the ASES Foundation to help fund shoulder fellowship programs and provide funding for research to ultimately better provide patients with the highest level of shoulder care.

Agenda:
6:00PM – Arrivals; Opening Networking Reception; cocktail hour; industry/sponsor exhibits
6:50PM – Encourage guests to get their dinner and drinks (buffet style dinner/food stations)
7:05PM – Welcome and opening remarks; ASES Foundation video presentation. ASES Foundation Mission.
7:05-7:15PM – Honoring our mentors (presentation by host/host committee)
7:15-7:25PM – Dr. Mark Mighell presentation on Orthopaedic/Shoulder Surgery: Then (WWII era) and Now
7:25-7:40PM – Dustin Dixon PT presentation on preventing shoulder injuries in youth athletes
7:40-7:50PM – Will Harris (former LSU baseball standout, MLB pitcher (including World Series) and Louisiana native) to speak on importance of ASES quality shoulder and elbow
7:50PM – Introduction of keynote speaker
7:55PM – 8:30PM – Dr. James Andrews; Q&A session with dual moderators (orthopaedic surgeon and lay person/audience)
Focus areas:
•Youth sports
•NIL
•Difficult decisions
•Famous Nola quarterback injury
8:30-8:45PM – Coffee, after dinner drinks, and Dessert (New Orleans Style)
8:45-8:50PM – Tribute to sponsors; raffle winners
8:50-9PM – Ending reception and mingling amongst guests.

Local Planning Committee:

Dr. Joey LaMartina, Host
Dr. Felix Savoie
Dr. Mike O’brien
Dr. Mario Lobao
Dr. Matthew Williams
Dr. Geoff Stone
Dr. Shane Barton
Dr. Misty Suri

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.