World Occupational Therapy Day
What is World OT Day?
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is the international voice of the occupational therapy profession which globally comprises of 111 national occupational therapy professional organizations. World Occupational Therapy Day, held annually on October 27, is the opportunity to heighten the visibility of the profession’s development work and to promote the activities of WFOT locally, nationally, and internationally.
This year's theme is Participation Matters.
Participation Matters highlights the role of everyday activities, roles and routines in supporting health, wellbeing and quality of life. Occupational therapy advances participation by addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, environmental and social factors that influence engagement in occupations that people want, need, or are expected to do. Check out a recent OT Practice article on Improving participation: Addressing loneliness and social isolation in populations.
As an AOTA member, you can make a global impact. When you register for INSPIRE 2027, don’t forget to purchase your ticket to the International Breakfast! In honor of the 75th anniversary of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), this year's breakfast features a World Tour, where you'll move table to table, meet colleagues, and explore occupational therapy stories from around the world. Don’t miss out on this conversation-first experience! Register for INSPIRE 2027 by February 1 for early bird rates, and be sure to add the International Breakfast to your registration.
Have a global occupational therapy story to share? Apply to host a World Tour table by November 10. If your work connects to communities, cultures, or contexts beyond your own, we want to hear about it, so submit a proposal today! Space is limited.
International attendees for AOTA INSPIRE 2027
Members of your country’s occupational therapy association may qualify for AOTA member pricing for AOTA INSPIRE | 2027 Annual Conference & Expo, April 8-10 in Boston, Massachusetts. To receive the discount, contact conference@aota.org for a discount code.
To qualify, you must:
- Reside outside the United States
- Be a member of your country’s professional association
- Register for the full 3-day Conference
- Not be an AOTA member
This discount is not available for student or retiree registrations. If the discount is used incorrectly, the registration fee difference will be charged.