The 1st annual Traverse City Tendon Summit brings together world-leading tendon researchers, clinicians, and performance professionals for an intimate, discussion-focused gathering unlike traditional conferences.

Limited to just 40 attendees, this event is intentionally small to foster meaningful dialogue rather than passive listening. We're creating a space where practitioners fluent in tendon concepts can challenge assumptions, debate current thinking, and refine their understanding alongside the experts shaping the field. With a blend of focused presentations, case-based discussions, and candid "friction panels" tackling divisive topics, every session is designed to spark conversation—not just deliver content.

"A working meeting for practitioners and researchers fluent in tendon concepts who want to challenge, debate, and refine them together."

Set against the backdrop of Traverse City, Michigan — recently listed alongside Maui, Morocco, and Malta among must-see world travel destinations in 2025 Wall Street Journal — the TC Tendon Summit offers more than cutting-edge science. The waterfront setting at the Delamar Hotel creates an atmosphere where connections form naturally over coffee breaks, lakeside dinners, and optional morning case discussions.

We believe the best learning happens when world-class minds gather in an environment that encourages genuine exchange, where presenters learn from each other as much as attendees learn from them. Whether you're managing elite athletes, conducting groundbreaking research, or bridging the gap between lab and clinic, the Traverse City Tendon Summit is where tendon expertise meets Northern Michigan hospitality—small by design, but big on impact.