Congress Recordings

Welcome to the WFOT Congress 2026 session recordings page, where you can revisit key moments from the Congress and explore a selection of featured sessions on demand.

These sessions bring together occupational therapy leaders, practitioners, educators, and partners from around the world to discuss the issues shaping the profession today and into the future. Topics include leadership, primary health care, artificial intelligence, global collaboration, and the ongoing development of occupational therapy across diverse contexts and communities.

Each recording is available with subtitles, with additional translated subtitle options provided for selected languages. Whether you are catching up on a session you missed or revisiting a presentation for further reflection, we hope this page helps extend the learning, exchange, and momentum of WFOT Congress 2026.

Recordings

WFOT Congress 2026: Opening Ceremony

In this Opening Ceremony, we welcome delegates to the congress and set the tone for the days ahead. Featuring Ritchard Ledgerd, Samantha Shann, Duenngarm Pakdee, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn, and Kylie...

Keynote: Professor Elspeth Froude

In this keynote, The Power of Purpose – Occupational Therapy for a Transforming World, Professor Elspeth Froude reflects on the shared purpose that unites occupational therapists across cultures, settings, and...

WFOT Symposium – Artificial Intelligence

In this WFOT Congress 2026 Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, leading occupational therapists and educators examine how AI is beginning to reshape occupational therapy across practice, education, research, and publishing. Featuring...

WFOT Symposium: Partnerships in Action – Advancing Occupational Therapy

In this WFOT Symposium session, Partnerships in Action – Advancing Occupational Therapy, leaders from WFOT, Humanity & Inclusion, WHO, World Physiotherapy, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and ATscale...

Keynote: Dr Pisak Chinchai

In this keynote, Occupational Therapy in Primary Health Care – A Distinctive Strategy from Thailand, Dr Pisak Chinchai shares how occupational therapy can be embedded within primary health care through...

WFOT Symposium – The Future of the Profession

In this WFOT Symposium session, The Future of the Profession, occupational therapy leaders from different regions and practice contexts reflect on the opportunities and challenges shaping the profession in the...

WFOT Congress 2026: Closing Ceremony

In this Closing Ceremony, we bring the event to a close by reflecting on the conversations, connections, and achievements that have shaped the programme. Featuring Samantha Shann, Ritchard Ledgerd, and...