UPDATES

25 June 2025

Keynote Speaker: Professor Elspeth Froude

We are pleased to announce Professor Elspeth Froude as our first keynote speaker for the 19th WFOT Congress in Bangkok. With this announcement we welcome a distinguished member of our profession to deliver a dynamic keynote address that will challenge assumptions, encourage critical reflection and inspire professional growth. 

A highly respected leader in the global occupational therapy community, Professor Froude will share her wealth of experience spanning education, research and clinical practice in Bangkok next February.

We look forward to announcing more speakers and programme updates soon. In the meantime, meet Elspeth and take advantage of early bird registration rates today.

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