2026 Hope Beyond Limits Symposium
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence and 5 Years of Impact
April 24, 2026
Hope Beyond Limits Symposium where tradition meets technology in celebration of 40 years of LPF and many new horizons still ahead.
We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone as the Limb Preservation Foundation commemorates its 40th anniversary of leadership and dedication to our community. This year also marks the 5th anniversary of our Hope Beyond Limits Symposium, a distinguished forum that brings together experts, clinicians, and advocates to advance knowledge, collaboration, and excellence in client centered care. Together, these anniversaries honor our legacy, celebrate our progress, and reaffirm our commitment to shaping the future of limb preservation.
Hope Beyond Limits Symposium where tradition meets technology in celebration of 40 years of LPF and many new horizons still ahead.
We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone as the Limb Preservation Foundation commemorates its 40th anniversary of leadership and dedication to our community. This year also marks the 5th anniversary of our Hope Beyond Limits Symposium, a distinguished forum that brings together experts, clinicians, and advocates to advance knowledge, collaboration, and excellence in client centered care. Together, these anniversaries honor our legacy, celebrate our progress, and reaffirm our commitment to shaping the future of limb preservation.
8 am – 3pm
Denver Marriott Westminster
7000 Church Ranch Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80021
Event Pricing
$70
Member or Family Member of Limb Difference/Limb Loss Community
$300
Professional (non-sponsor)
$80
Student (in relevant field)
Click below to register for the Symposium and apply for the scholarship:
Click below to register for the Symposium and apply for the scholarship:
We are ONLY offering registration for scholarships.
We cannot offer travel and hotel.
Opening Keynote Speaker
Title: The Intersection of Traditions
8:30AM to 9:15AM
Salon D
Drumming Workshop
10:35AM to 11:05AM
Salon D
Francis Agyakwa, MSW, is a social work leader, educator, and founder of The DadRelevant Project, advancing father engagement and family well-being through trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice. With 20+ years in community development, child welfare, and leadership, he serves as Learning & Development Team Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Human Services. A University of Denver graduate, TEDx Mile High speaker, and former adjunct professor, Francis blends research, culture, and lived experience to strengthen families and communities.
Closing Keynote: Innovations in Limb Restoration
2:15PM to 3:15PM
Salon D
Matthew J. Carty, MD, is a Staff Surgeon at BWH, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab. He directs the MGB Limb Restoration Research Initiative and Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Program. His research focuses on limb restoration, funded by DARPA, DoD, and Stepping Strong. He and his wife, Marcy, have three children.
“The knowledge was empowering — not just for me, but for everyone there.”
Symposium Scholarship Recipient
“The knowledge was empowering — not just for me, but for everyone there.”
Symposium Scholarship Recipient