19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists International Congress 2026

WFOT Congress 2026 · World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists International Congress 2026

ConferenceAwardedGovernmentIn-personRecurring-Other
Bangkok, TH9 Feb 2026 – 12 Feb 20264 days

Countries

100+

Duration

4 days · 9 Feb 2026 – 12 Feb 2026

Frequency

Recurring-Other

About this congress

The WFOT 2026: 19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists International Congress is the world's premier and largest global congress for the occupational therapy profession. It aims to encourage professional fellowship, exchange technical and scientific information, and promote high standards of practice worldwide. The congress brings together occupational therapists, educators, researchers, students, policymakers, and multidisciplinary professionals from across the world to share research and clinical best practices, exchange experience and innovations, advance professional knowledge, strengthen global collaboration, and shape the future of occupational therapy. The theme of the Congress is 'Inspiring Change, Innovating Futures,' designed to challenge thinking, expand knowledge, and inspire new ways of improving lives. It provides opportunities for keynote lectures, scientific sessions, academic presentations, networking, and global dialogue.

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Key details

City & country
Bangkok, TH
Dates
9 Feb 2026 – 12 Feb 2026
Duration
4 days
Frequency
Recurring-Other
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
Global rotation
Commercial type
ConferenceExhibitionB2B
Official website
wfotcongress2026.org — register free for link access

Who attends

Occupational therapistseducatorsresearchersstudentspolicymakersmultidisciplinary professionalshealth professionalsacademicsand rehabilitation & healthcare organizations

Programme

Tracks

Equity and InclusionInnovation in PracticeEducation and ResearchGlobal CollaborationSustainability and Future Directions

Networking events

  • Welcome Reception
  • Congress Party
  • Member Organisation and Other Meetings

Host city history — 5 congresses since 2006

2022ParisFR← current
2018South AfricaZA
2014JapanJP
2010ChileCL
2006AustraliaAU
EuropeAfricaAsiaLatin AmericaOceania
FR ×1ZA ×1JP ×1CL ×1AU ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Africa.

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