9-12 February
BANGKOK, THAILAND

Thank you for attending the 19th WFOT Congress.

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Thank you for attending the 19th WFOT Congress

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the WFOT Congress in Bangkok.

Your energy, engagement and support made the event truly special. We are grateful to celebrate and connect with such an inspiring global occupational therapy community.

Ritchard Ledgerd, Congress Convenor

MSc, BScOT, FWFOT

Key Dates

DateItem
March 14th 2025Call for Abstracts closes
July 11th 2025Author Notification
July 23rd  2025Author Response
September 1st 2025Programme released online
October 23rd 2025Early Bird registration closes
February 8th 2026Education Day
February 9-12th 2026WFOT 2026 Congress

Why Attend?

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Connect with an international network of colleagues

Help shape our profession and develop leadership skills

Learn from the global community of occupational therapy

Enjoy new cultural experiences, personal growth and inspiration

Gain exposure to the latest innovations and technological advancements

What previous attendees have said:

Updates

22 January 2026

Opening Ceremony Speaker Announcement

We are excited to announce Kylie Shae OAM as a plenary speaker for the opening ceremony. Kylie is Team Lead,...

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21 August 2025

WFOT Symposia and Chair Announcement

We are excited to announce that one of the 2026 WFOT Congress Symposia will focus on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by...

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28 July 2025

Keynote Speaker: Dr Pisak Chinchai

We are delighted to announce Dr Pisak Chinchai as a keynote speaker. Associate Professor Pisak Chinchai is a local Thai...

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Scientific Programme Committee

Elspeth Froude

Programme Chair, Scientific Programme Committee

Professor Elspeth Froude is the National Head of School of Allied Health and Professor of...

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Tongai Chichaya

PhD, MPH, BSc Hons

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Tongai Chichaya (PhD, MPH, BSc Hons) is an Assistant Professor in occupational therapy at Coventry...

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Ana Malfitano

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Ana Malfitano is an Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy Department and the Post-graduate Program...

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Aliki Thomas

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Aliki Thomas is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and...

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Hassan Sarsak

PhD, OT

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Hassan Sarsak (PhD, OT) is an Associate Professor and the Founding Head of the Occupational...

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Pat Chung

PhD, MRCOT

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Pat Chung (PhD, MRCOT) is a senior lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK where...

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Sarinya Sriphetcharawut

PhD

Member, Scientific Programme Committee

Sarinya Sriphetcharawut, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of occupational therapy at the Occupational Therapy Department,...

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