Events
Join us for upcoming events in the musculoskeletal innovation community
Join us for our upcoming musculoskeletal conference
Conference Events
FrameWORX
Conference
FrameWORX:The Future of Musculoskeletal Health Innovations in Orthopedic Medicine and Indiana’s Leadership Opportunity
Up to 250 industry leaders, researchers, clinicians, and innovators will gather to explore the future of musculoskeletal health. The event will highlight the scientific breakthroughs, clinical challenges, and economic implications shaping the next chapter of musculoskeletal medicine and Indiana’s unique opportunity to lead it.
From chronic back pain and arthritis to advanced implants and surgical robotics, this discussion will spotlight the innovations redefining care and reaffirm Indiana’s leadership in one of healthcare’s most critical sectors.
Registration is free but required!
FrameWORX
Ecosystem Tours
Pre-Conference Ecosystem Tours: Join us for one of three Industry tours preceding the upcoming FrameWORX
Tour 1 (9 - 11 a.m.)
• Zimmer Biomet Bldg. 5: Knee Manufacturing and Sterile Packaging
• Zimmer Biomet Foundry: Investment casting production
OR
Tour 2 (10 a.m - 12 p.m.)
• Instrumental Machine and Development – orthopedic and medical instrumentation
• Precision Medical Technologies – orthopedic manufacturing
OR
Tour 3 (9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
• Paragon Medical - additive manufacturing, instruments and implants, cases & trays
Conference Speakers & Schedule
FrameWORX: The Future of Musculoskeletal Health: Innovations in Orthopedic Medicine and Indiana’s Leadership Opportunity Speaker Bios
Welcome
Vince Wong, JD, MBA (BioCrossroads)
Warsaw: Leading the Way with Innovation
Ryan Christner (OrthoWorx), Emiko Kreklau (Catalyst Corridor). Moderator: Drew Flamm (Grace College)
Keynote Address
Dr. Kurt Weiss (University of Pittsburgh)
The Perspective of Patients
Moderated by Dr. Kurt Weiss (University of Pittsburgh)
Break
Fireside Chat: Transformative Changes in Orthopedics
Hallie Brinkerhuff (Zimmer Biomet), Dr. Kevin Otto (Purdue University), Dr. Roman Natoli (Indiana University Health). Moderator: Jim Lancaster (ALL IN Kosciusko)
Future of Manufacturing & Workforce Development
Dr. Amrou Awaysheh (Indiana University), Brian Hodorek (Ignite Orthopedics). Moderator: Dr. Allyn Decker (OrthoWorx)
Indiana's Opportunity for MSK Leadership
Melissa Kacena (Indiana University), Jim Lancaster (ALL IN Kosciusko), Brandon Noll (Plug and Play), Rep. Craig Snow (Indiana House of Rep.). Moderator: Ryan Christner (OrthoWorx)
Final Thoughts
Hicham Drissi (Emory University School of Medicine)
Closing Remarks
Vince Wong (BioCrossroads)
Poster Session
Held at Grace College