Call for Abstract Reviewers

Call for Abstract Reviewers

WFOT invite you to express your interest to review abstracts for the 19th WFOT Congress 2026 to be held from 9 – 12 February 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The theme of this Congress, “Inspiring Change, Innovating Futures” signifies our commitment to embracing new opportunities in our profession and exploring innovative strategies that will lead us forward.

Reviewers have an integral role in the selection and allocation of abstracts in the WFOT Congress programme designed to challenge our thinking, expand our knowledge, and inspire new ways of improving the lives of those we serve. The selection of successful reviewers will be international occupational therapists of the highest calibre.

Before you apply, please take note of the below requirements to determine your eligibility.

Essential requirements:

  • Reliable access to email and the internet (all reviews will be conducted online and communication from the WFOT Congress Office will be via email)
  • Qualification as an occupational therapist
  • Strong interest in contributing to the scientific programme
  • Ability to complete the reviewing of abstracts in April 2025
  • Ability to review up to 50 abstracts according to specified criteria within the timeframe
  • Broad clinical experience or a depth of clinical experience in a specialty area
  • Broad research experience or a depth of research experience in a speciality area &/or methodology
  • Up to date knowledge and experience in one or more of the Congress theme areas or practice areas
  • Ability to review in English

 

Desirable attributes:

  • Previous skills / experience in reviewing abstracts (e.g. reviewed for a local conference, reviewed journal submission etc.)
  • Previous successful submission of your own congress abstracts
  • Writing and presentation experience

 

If you fulfil the above criteria, please complete and submit the form via the link below by Friday 17 January 2025.

Key Dates

Date Item
November 2024 Call for Abstracts opens
January 17th 2025 Call for Abstract Reviewers closes
February 28th 2025 Call for Abstracts closes
July 9th 2025 Author Notification
August 8th 2025 Author Response
September 1st 2025 Programme released online
October 2025 Early Bird registration closes
February 8th 2026 Education Day
February 9-12th 2026 WFOT 2026 Congress