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  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
    Optimizing Patient Outcomes with Bio Leg: Clinical Insights and Hands-On Training
    Presenter: Xiaojun Sun, Ph.D. – BionicM inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
    The German Digital Silicone Socket by Guenther Bionics
    Presenter: Michael Günther – Guenther Bionics GmbH
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
    Finally, Something Different in Upper Limb 
    Presenter: Fergal Mackie – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Presenter: Erica Karlson – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Presenter: Léa Richer – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    3D Scanning for Next-Gen O&P | The latest 3D Scanning Tech from Shining3D (and software!)
    Presenter: Eric Lau – SHINING 3D Technology, Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
     How Qwadra Leads the Charge in 3D Printing and Digital Transformation for O&P
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Next-Generation Solutions for Partial Hand Prosthetics: Osseointegration, Point Digit 3, and Beyond
    Presenter: Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) – Point Designs
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    SteeperUSA’s Upper Limb Innovations
    Presenter: Arthur Graham  – Steeper USA by Eqwal
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Enhancing Prosthetic Socket Performance Through Advanced Fitting and Adjustable Design
    Presenter: Rob Burcham, CP, LP – Martin Bionics
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    MP-KAFO Technology Continues to Evolve and Allow us to Help People with Mobility
    Presenter: Ted Friedmann,   – Ottobock
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Review of Mechanical SCOs from Becker Orthopedic and Ambroise; Insights from Clinical Use
    Presenter: Sean McKale, CO, ATC – Becker Orthopedic
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Advanced Composite Designs from Allard Featuring  the Meracus,  Pure Composite Foot 
    Presenter: Jack Richmond, CPOA – Allard USA
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Caring for the High Activity Amputee
    Presenter: Emily Jackson, BSMSE, MPO, CPO – Fillauer
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Pattern Recognition in Practice
    Presenter: Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT – Coapt
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Learning Limber: Fitting your first patient in the Limber UniLeg
    Presenter: Walker White – Limber Prosthetics Inc.
    Presenter: Herb Barrack, CPO – Limber Prosthetics Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Fitting Your First OI Hermle or Luci Connector: Implant System Basics, Troubleshooting, and Alignment Techniques
    Presenter: Jeff Honma, CPO – ST&G USA
    Technical Workshop
  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Hands-On Workshops - PAID EVENTS
    Session Leader: Lauren Levey, MSPO, L/CPO (they/them/she/her) – OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing
    Hands-on Instructor: Sara Morgan, PhD, CPO (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
    Hands-on Instructor: Leigh Davis, CPO
    Hands-on Instructor: Rachel White, CPO (she/her/hers) – UC Davis Health Spine Center
    Hands-on Instructor: Kaitlin Rivest
    Hands-On Workshop
     CE: 3.0 CEU
  • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
    O&P Exam Preparation Seminar - Paid Event
    Session Leader: Stephen Charry, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (he/him/his) – University of Hartford
    Exam Prep Session
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    BondedMatrixTM – OPRA’s Breakthrough to a Dry Exit Site!
    Presenter: Kurt Collier, CP – Integrum
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Discover What's New with the Leading 3D Printed Pediatric Orthotics:  Talee Cranial Orthosis and Piro AFOs and SMOs
    Presenter: Claire Repisky – Invent Medical USA, LLC
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    A Practical Approach to Shoe Fit and Aesthetics
    Presenter: Josh White, DPM – Orthofeet Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Smart Bracing – Innovation in Motion
    Presenter: Dave Tillges – Tillges
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Thirty Years of Liner Innovation: Shaping the Future of Prosthetic Comfort
    Presenter: Janine Albrecht, CPO (she/her/hers) – WillowWood Global
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    CRO Design Options to Optimize Deformational and Post-Operative Outcomes
    Presenter: Christina Hinton, CP – Orthomerica Products Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    The Overlay-The Solution to Limb Volume Variation
    Presenter: Marc-Antoine Malouin-Lizotte – Ethnocare
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Avior
    Presenter: Chad O’Connor – Blatchford
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Introducing Vessl's Automatic Volume Management System; Fit that Adapts, Comfort that Lasts
    Presenter: Sydney Robinson, MEng – Vessl Prosthetics, Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Step by Step
    Presenter: Brandon Christeson, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Mastering the Coapt Evaluation
    Presenter: Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT – Coapt
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    MyoPro Patient Evaluation and Selection
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Hip Dysplasia Care – Bracing Options
    Presenter: Grace Gibbs – OP Specialty Bracing
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Advancing Upper Limb Care: Zeus Bionic Hand & Clinical Insights
    Presenter: Sarra Mullen, CP – Aether Biomedical
    Technical Workshop
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Clinical Utilization of Patient Outcome Data Systems to Optimize Efficient Prosthetic Care for Lower Limb Amputees
    Presenter: Dana Rock, CP – NuTech Synergies - NuTech Originals
    Presenter: Adam Ababian, PhD – NuTech Synergies - NuTech Original Technology
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    The End of the Wrench: Smarter Tools for Lasting Fixation
    Presenter: Glen Thompson, MS,CPO – Integrum
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Introducing GalileoO&P - 3D Print Both Prosthetics & Orthotics in Your Clinic!
    Presenter: Karter Schauer – Protosthetics
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    The State of O&P: Benchmarking Trends from Anonymized Practice Data
    Presenter: Katie Lachey – Nymbl
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Shaping the Future with Surestep’s Cranial Remolding Outcomes Tool
    Presenter: Katie Toth, CPO, MPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Camille Cruz, MS, LO, CPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Anne Paré, CO/L – Surestep
    Presenter: Sarah Flowers, PT, DPT – Surestep
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    TMS Scan App
    Presenter: Aaron Syed – Tru-Mold Shoes
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Unlimited
    Presenter: Alysha Ruf – BILLY Footwear
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Next-Gen Myoelectric Control: Inside the Esper Hand 2 Ecosystem
    Presenter: Zachary Block, CPO/M – Esper Bionics
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    The Power of Powered: Redefining Prosthetic Knees with Bio Leg
    Presenter: Xiaonjun Sun
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Paving the way with Pattern Recognition
    Presenter: Blair Lock – Coapt
    Innovation Stage
  • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Hands-On Workshops - PAID EVENTS
    Session Leader: Sara Marmar, MS, CPO, LPO (she/her/hers) – Orthotic Care Services
    Session Leader: Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – NUPOC
    Hands-on Instructor: Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A) – Hersco Ortho Labs
    Hands-on Instructor: Francois Van Der Watt, CPO – Van Der Watt Prosthetics and Orthotics
    Hands-on Instructor: Chris Doerger, PT, CP
    Speaker: Juan E. Cave, II, MSPO CPO FAAOP – RECOVER; Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    Speaker: Amy Lawrence, PTA, MSPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – NUPOC
    Speaker: Jenny A. Kent, PhD, CSci (she/her/hers) – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Hands-On Workshop
     CE: 3.0 CEU
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
    Optimizing Patient Outcomes with Bio Leg: Clinical Insights and Hands-On Training
    Presenter: Xiaonjun Sun
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
    The German Digital Silicone Socket by Guenther Bionics
    Presenter: Michael Günther – Guenther Bionics GmbH
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
    Finally, Something Different in Upper Limb 
    Presenter: Fergal Mackie – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Presenter: Erica Karlson – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Presenter: Léa Richer – Metacarpal Prosthetics
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Utilizing the Amparo Direct-Fit Socket with 3 Different Limb Shape Capture Methods
    Presenter: Garrett Hurley, CPO – NuTech Synergies - NuTech Original Technology
    Presenter: Justina Appel, CO, BOCP, PhD – NuTech Synergies - NuTech Original Technology
    Presenter: Wesley Teerling, MS – NuTech Synergies - NuTech Original Technology
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Optimization of Gait with the Method TA™ AFO and Other Custom Solutions
    Presenter: Sean McKale, CO, ATC – Becker Orthopedic
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Advantages of Nocturnal Bracing for Scoliosis and Hypercorrection with the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis
    Presenter: David Collins, CO – Spinal Technology
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Your Practice Elevated: Unleashing Workflow, Analytics, and Interoperability Innovations for Clinicians and Owners
    Presenter: Paul Prusakowski, CPO, FAAOP – OPIE Software
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Clinical training for BIONIC Orthotic Solutions
    Presenter: Meghan Curlew, CO/LO – Össur Americas - Fior & Gentz
    Presenter: Jennifer Wilder – Össur
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Clinical Insights into Kenevo: Performance, Proof, and Paperwork
    Presenter: Cale Konetchy, CP – Ottobock Healthcare
    Presenter: Lucas Crisanti, CPO – Ottobock Patient Care
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    The Use of Advanced Composites in O&P
    Presenter: Barry McCoy, B.S. MEd. CPO – Custom Composite Manufacturing, Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Extreme Limb Makeover with Patented INESS System
    Presenter: Aaron Jacobsen – ST&G USA
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Smarter, Tougher, Made for Life: A Hands-On Guide to Successful Myoelectric Outcomes
    Presenter: Brandon Christeson, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer
    Presenter: Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT – Coapt
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Move with Us: Discover Surestep’s New Lower Extremity Orthotic Solutions
    Presenter: Katie Toth, CPO, MPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Camille Cruz, MS, LO, CPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Anne Paré, CO/L – Surestep
    Presenter: Sarah Flowers, PT, DPT – Surestep
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Digital Prosthetics Unplugged: Co-Designing the VA’s Next Generation with Your Feedback
    Presenter: Kai Halsinger – HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions
    Technical Workshop
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
    Socket Selection Criteria and Alignment Considerations
    Presenter: James McElhiney – Alps South
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Utilizing Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration to Dramatically Improve Care for Partial Hand Amputees
    Presenter: Jeff Denune, CPCTP – NuTech Synergies
    Presenter: Michelle Steward-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
    Presenter: Sean Speedy
    Presenter: Matthew Williams, CTP
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Smart Bracing – Innovation in Motion
    Presenter: Dave Tillges – Tillges
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Basic Prosthetics of the OPRA Implant System for Transfemoral Amputees
    Presenter: Kurt Collier, CP – Integrum
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Finally The Complete 3D Printing Solution For Prosthetics: Fully Digital Workflow for Check, Definitive & Volume-adjustable Socket.
    Presenter: Josh Ahlstrom – Invent Medical USA, LLC
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Smart, Simple and Adaptive: The Next Generation of Powered MPK’s
    Presenter: Mark Clary, CPO/L, FAAOP – WillowWood Global, LLC.
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    A Practical Approach to Shoe Fit and Aesthetics
    Presenter: Josh White, DPM – Orthofeet Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    The Overlay-The Solution to Limb Volume Variation
    Presenter: Marc-Antoine Malouin-Lizotte – Ethnocare
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Tectus – Microprocessor-Controlled KAFO
    Presenter: David Telford – Blatchford
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Introducing Vessl's Automatic Volume Management System; Fit that Adapts, Comfort that Lasts
    Presenter: Sydney Robinson, MEng – Vessl Prosthetics, Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Managing the Multi-Verse: Unlocking Potential with TASKA and Zeus Multigrip Hands
    Presenter: Brandon Christeson, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer
    Presenter: Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT – Coapt
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Unlocking the Pieces: Understanding the Intersection of Torticollis and Early Childhood Development
    Presenter: Katie Toth, CPO, MPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Camille Cruz, MS, LO, CPO – Surestep
    Presenter: Anne Paré, CO/L – Surestep
    Presenter: Sarah Flowers, PT, DPT – Surestep
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Integrating Advanced Technologies into your O&P Clinic
    Presenter: Jeffrey Cook, CPO – Myomo, Inc.
    Presenter: Erin Myers – Myomo, Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Contractures after External Fixation – Now What?
    Presenter: Caryn Meth-Gottfried – OP Specialty Bracing
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Advancing Upper Limb Care: Zeus Bionic Hand & Clinical Insights
    Presenter: Sarra Mullen, CP – Aether Biomedical
    Technical Workshop
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
    Managing Charcot Foot and Diabetic Ulcers with the Next-Generation OWLS Limb Salvage System and Retrospective Clinical Outcome Review
    Presenter: Vincent Decataldo, BOCPO, NJ LPO – Orthomerica Products Inc.
    Technical Workshop
  • 4:10 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
    The Art of Connection—What Songwriting Can Teach Us About Exceptional Patient Care
    Keynote Speaker: Patrick Henry
    Opening Session