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| The APWCA Tissue Repair Summit Spring

May 14-15 2026 | Austin | Marriott Downtown

  • 12 CME credits available

  • American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) endorsement supported

  • Participation contributes toward Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

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Redefining the Wound Care Event Experience

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The APWCA Tissue Repair Summit Spring (TRSS) brings together the seven pillars of wound care in one immersive summit designed to redefine the way providers, researchers, and industry leaders connect and learn.

Not only will TRSS fulfil your clinical CME requirements, but it will also empower you with the business insight, innovation, and forward-thinking education needed to shape the future of tissue repair…

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An expertly curated program unites the most creative thought leaders in wound care, delivering practical knowledge you can apply in your practice the very
next day.

This isn’t a passive learning experience - it’s an interactive forum for debate, discovery, and direction. Expect panel discussions, quickfire symposia, and high-energy exchanges designed to extract strong opinions, inspire innovation, and accelerate collaboration.

If you only attend one Summit this year - make it APWCA TRSS.

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An Event Built for Engagement

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The Seven Pillars Of Wound Care

Through careful research, the organisers have aligned the most relevant symposia into seven core pillars designed to maximise learning and support better clinical practice.

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  • The APWCA Tissue Repair Society Summit (TRSS) is a focused clinical and innovation programme exploring the future of tissue repair, limb salvage, diagnostics, and AI-enabled wound care.

    The summit brings together:

    • Providers managing complex wounds and limb salvage cases

    • Innovators developing advanced diagnostics, imaging, and digital tools

    • Medical technology and wound care companies

    • Healthcare leaders shaping the next generation of wound care delivery

    The program focuses on evidence, clinical decision-making, and emerging technologies that are transforming how complex wounds are assessed, diagnosed, and treated.

  • The Summit is designed for professionals involved in advanced wound care and tissue repair, including:

    Providers

    • Wound centre directors

    • Podiatrists, vascular specialists, and surgeons

    • Advanced practice providers working in wound care

    • Multidisciplinary limb salvage teams

    • Hospital outpatient wound programs

    • Independent wound practices and mobile providers

    Industry

    • Advanced wound care and CAMPs companies

    • Diagnostics and imaging innovators

    • AI and digital health companies

    • Remote monitoring and wound documentation platforms

    • Device and technology manufacturers

    Researchers & Innovators

    • Academic researchers

    • Translational medicine specialists

    • Clinical investigators

  • Most wound care conferences focus on products or clinical updates.

    TRSS is structured around scientific and technological advancement in tissue repair, including:

    • AI-driven wound diagnostics

    • Perfusion and oxygenation measurement

    • Infection detection technologies

    • Imaging and quantitative wound assessment

    • Multidisciplinary limb salvage strategies

    • Evidence-based escalation decision making

    The goal is to move beyond traditional wound care education and explore how diagnostics, data, and new technologies are transforming clinical decision making.

  • No. APWCA TRSS and the Advanced Wound Care Summit (AWCS) run alongside each other as part of the same event, but each programme focuses on a different dimension of wound care.

    APWCA TRSS explores the science, technology, and innovation shaping the future of tissue repair and limb preservation, including diagnostics, imaging, AI-driven wound assessment, CAMPs, and emerging treatment strategies.

    APWCA AWCS focuses on the operational and commercial realities of running wound care services, including practice growth, reimbursement, compliance, and partnerships with industry.

    Together, the two programmes provide a comprehensive view of modern wound care - combining the clinical science, emerging technologies, and business strategies that are shaping how wound services will be delivered in the future.

  • There are two primary ticket types.

    TRSS Provider Ticket

    This ticket is for clinical professionals including:

    • Physicians

    • Surgeons

    • Podiatrists

    • Nurse practitioners

    • Physician assistants

    • Wound care providers

    This ticket includes:

    • Full access to the TRSS scientific programme

    • Access to the exhibition and sponsor area

    • CME-eligible sessions

    • Networking opportunities with clinical leaders and innovators

    Industry Ticket

    This ticket is for professionals working in:

    • Medical device companies

    • Wound care manufacturers

    • Diagnostics companies

    • AI and digital health firms

    • Investors and healthcare innovation groups

    Industry attendees gain access to:

    • TRSS sessions

    • The exhibition floor

    • Networking with providers and decision-makers

    • Opportunities to explore partnerships and technologies

    Industry professionals interested in exhibiting or sponsoring should visit the sponsor page for opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes.

    CME credits will be available for eligible TRSS sessions.

    Full CME details and accreditation information will be published as the programme is finalised.

  • The exhibition area brings together companies developing technologies across:

    • Advanced wound care products

    • Diagnostics and imaging systems

    • Tissue repair innovations

    • AI and wound documentation platforms

    • Remote monitoring solutions

    The exhibition is designed to allow direct interaction between providers and innovators, making it easier to evaluate emerging tools and technologies.

    You can view current partners and sponsors here:

    https://www.trspring.com/TRSSsponsors2026

  • The floor plan shows:

    • Exhibition stands

    • Session rooms

    • Networking areas

    • Registration and meeting spaces

    This helps attendees plan meetings with exhibitors and navigate the event more easily.

    The floor plan is available on the event website alongside sponsorship opportunities.

  • Yes.

    TRSS offers multiple sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities for organisations that want to engage with providers, researchers, and decision-makers in wound care.

    Options include:

    • Exhibition stands

    • Educational sponsorships

    • Brand visibility across the event

    • Networking opportunities with attendees

    You can explore available opportunities here: https://www.trspring.com/exhibiting-sponsorship-opportunities-2026

  • TRSS is organised by Kernexus and presented by the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) as part of a broader initiative to advance innovation, research, and clinical excellence in wound care.

  • Registration can be completed online below,

    Your ticket will give you access to the TRSS programme and related event activities.

    Buy tickets here

TICKETS

 
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About Kernexus

Kernexus was created to solve a common problem in scientific communications: fragmented delivery. Too often, events, consensus work, and publishing operate separately, limiting the long-term value of the science being shared.

We built Kernexus as an integrated model - bringing together events, medical communications, and publishing under one structure. By managing the full lifecycle, from discussion and evidence generation through to publication and education, we help ensure scientific insight is aligned, credible, and accessible.

At its core, Kernexus exists to turn complex science into shared understanding and meaningful progress in clinical practice.

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