San Diego Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Symposium 2026

Invaluable insights into injury prevention, the latest treatment techniques, rehabilitation strategy, and performance optimization.
About this Event

Whether you care for athletes professionally or support them at home, this symposium offers invaluable insights into injury prevention, the latest treatment techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and performance optimization. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions, network with colleagues, and gain practical knowledge to enhance the health and performance of athletes at every level. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from the best in the field and be part of the vibrant San Diego sports medicine community.

We are excited to invite physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, trainers, and parents to attend the 2026 San Diego Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Symposium on Friday, July 31st, at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines. This premier event brings together some of the nation’s leading experts in sports medicine and orthopedic care, as well as professional athletes, coaches, and therapists who have worked with MMA, MLB, NFL, MLS, and other organizations.

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Early Bird Rate ends on June 1st.
Advanced Rate is from June 2nd to July 6th.
Late Registration is from July 7th - July 30th.

Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check In & Continental Breakfast
🕑: 07:55 AM
Welcome & Announcements
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego

Info: The current State of Professional Sports in San Diego and in 2027.

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Knee | Moderator: Tim Wang, MD

Info: What's on the Menu? ACL Graft Options in 2026 with David Burnikel, MD | Stronger Through Rotation: LET and Return-to-Play Strategy with Daniel Keefe, MD | Healthy Knees: Novel Non-Replacement Options for the Athlete with Tim Wang, MD | Q and A

🕑: 09:30 AM
Refreshments with Exhibitors
🕑: 09:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Shoulder | Moderator: Tal S. David, MD

Info: First Time Dislocation in the Young Athlete with Sam Klatman, MD | My Approach to the Bony Bankart with Daniel Brereton, MD | RC Repair in 2026: When to Augment and Why with Tal S. David, MD | Shoulder Arthroplasty Return to sport with Andrew Hartman, MD | Shoulder Arthroplasty II with Heinz Hoenecke, MD

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Innovations in Orthopedics

Info: Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine with Jan Fronek, MD | Don't miss the boat! 3D printing and modeling for the community orthopedist and beyond with John A. Grotting , MD |From College Amateur to College Professional: How NIL, Agents, and the Portal are Rewriting College Athletics. With Chris Behr, MD | What Would You Do? A Case-Based Discussion Panel: Drs. Keefe, Klatman, Hoenecke, Fronek, Pomerantz, Muldoon, and Behr.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Complimentary Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Specific Combat Sports Injuries | M. Lucius Pomerantz

Info: Treating the Athlete - Specific MMA/Jiu-Jitsu Injuries. with M. Lucius Pomerantz, MD

🕑: 02:30 PM
Refreshments with Exhibitors
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Perspectives from the Pros: Roundtable Discussion with Professional Athletes

Info: Ian Daube, an elite D1 wrestler, Judo champion, and professional MMA fighter, IBJJF No-Gi World Champion in submission grappling.
Jeff Glover, American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer and world champion grappling competitor.
Jason Lara, International Wrestling Coach who has trained elite wrestlers and MMA fighters – Founder of Mat Sense Wrestling.
Dean Lister, "The Boogeyman," UFC MMA Athlete and Coach, Pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and ADCC Champion.
Miha Perhavec, Black Belt Judo and Jiu Jitsu, former MMA fighter, Coach, and author of Modern Submission Grappling: A No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Manual.

🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Hail & Farewell: Fellowship Graduation and Awards Ceremony

Info: Complimentary Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres