BReCON- Charlotte

The Future of Integrated Upper Limb Surgical & Prosthetic Innovation

Unfortunately, too often upper limb amputees suffer from residual limb pain, phantom limb pain, psychological distress and fragmented medical care. Caring for upper limb amputees requires a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve maximal outcomes. The Bionic Reconstruction Conference (BReCON) understands this need and has created an unparalleled experience uniting all of the requisite specialties as one international team to further all of our knowledge.

In this high yield, two-day event surgeons, therapists, prosthetists and mental health professionals will discuss the cutting-edge approaches critical for holistic patient care. With multi-disciplinary panels, case-based breakout sessions, cutting edge research papers and keynote addresses, this promises to be the most instructive course dedicated to the management of upper limb loss ever held.

Welcome to Charlotte and welcome to BReCON 2026.

Event registration for BReCON 2026 is now closed. We appreciate your interest and support, and we look forward to seeing all registered participants in Charlotte April 17-18.

Do you have a question about a BReCON topic not found on this page? Email research@orthocarolina.com

UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON 2026 PROGRAM

The Bionic Reconstruction Conference (BReCON) focuses on the latest breakthroughs in amputation surgery and prosthetic technology that makes life better for amputation patients.

OBJECTIVES

After participating in this activity, clinicians should be able to:

Identify the appropriate upper extremity prosthetics and accompanying surgeries for all types of upper extremity amputations
Identify the appropriate upper extremity prosthetics for all types of upper extremity amputations after the various types of surgeries performed
Identify the appropriate upper extremity prosthetics for all types of upper extremity amputations and their unique Occupational Therapy needs

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Over 200 skilled surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, prosthetists, occupational and physical therapists, engineers, and mental health professionals from across the globe are expected to be in attendance. The exhibit hall will be available to participants before both days of the conference, at lunch, and during the breaks, as well as during the Reception on Friday, April 17.

BReCON 2026 Planning Committee

GLENN GASTON, MD Co-Director, OrthoCarolina Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs

DR. BRYAN LOEFFLER, MD Co-Director, OrthoCarolina Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs

OMRI AYALON, MD Co-Director, NYU Langone’s Center for Amputation Reconstruction

JACQUES HACQUEBORD, MD Co-Director, NYU Langone’s Center for Amputation Reconstruction

DIANE ATKINS, OTR/L, FISPO Assistant Clinical Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

BReCON Abstract Submission Guidelines

You are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for BReCON 2026. Attendees who have basic science or clinical research projects involving surgical techniques, complications, outcomes, and/or management related to caring for upper limb amputees are encouraged to submit abstracts for presentation at this great event. The presenter must be involved in the project and must be available to present their research on the day of the symposium. CLICK HERE for abstract policies and requirements.

The deadline for abstract consideration has passed.

BReCON LOCATION

We are proud to partner with IRCAD, North America to bring BReCON 2026 to life in Charlotte, NC.

IRCAD is located at 905 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204.

We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring space.

HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE

Shutter Service has been arranged for pick-up and drop-off in the morning and afternoon of April 17 and 18 near hotels in uptown Charlotte.

The pick up locations will take place near the following hotels approx. every 15-20 minutes:

STOP 1: 555 S McDowell Street- near Sheraton Charlotte Hotel and Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel
STOP 2: 508 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd- near Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
STOP 3: 601 S College Street- The Westin Charlotte

If you stay at a hotel other than the ones listed above, you are welcome to still use the shuttle service- it is for all BReCON guests.

Look for one of our event volunteers and a sign for the shuttle stop outside of each address.

FRIDAY SHUTTLE HOURS:

Morning loop: 6:45am – 8:00am
Evening loop: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

SATURDAY SHUTTLE HOURS:

Morning loop: 6:45am – 8:00am
Evening loop: 2:30pm – 5:00pm

SHUTTLE STOPS

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel *DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE AVAILABLE

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown

Hampton Inn Charlotte- Uptown

The Westin Charlotte *DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK RATE AVAILABLE

JW Marriott Charlotte *DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE AVAILABLE

*DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE AVAILABLE

Parking Details at IRCAD

If you are traveling to BReCON by car and plan to park at IRCAD during the day, parking is included in your registration fee.

Please set your GPS to go to 210 Innovate Lane Charlotte, NC 28204, which will take you to the parking deck behind IRCAD.

Once you have parked, take the parking deck elevator to level 2. From level 2, you can proceed into our building. Turn left before reaching the coffee shop, and enter the hallway through the glass doors. You can then take the stairs or elevators up to the 3rd floor.

CLICK HERE to view a larger version of the parking map.