Essential events for your professional growth
Explore the many ways you can feed your creativity, fuel your purpose, and broaden your knowledge. AOTA offers a wide variety of educational programs, events, conferences, and more that are specially created to help you connect with your profession and realize your full potential.
Expand your practice knowledge
AOTA Specialty Conference: Children & Youth
Seattle, WA | December 13-14
Preconference sessions on December 12
Hear from your colleagues on topics that will help your young clients thrive! Focused on the latest research, developments, and challenges facing practitioners working with children and youth, this specialty conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore the newest methods for improving outcomes for your clients.
Secure your spot at AOTA INSPIRE 2025!
Housing and registration are open for AOTA INSPIRE | 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia! Check out registration rates, volunteer opportunities, hotel and travel information, and sign up for updates to be the first to hear about our exciting speakers, engaging sessions, and more AOTA INSPIRE 2025 news!
AOTA Live Webinar Series
Elevate your practice with the AOTA Live Webinar Series that presents practice-related information and emerging trends—all in a real time, interactive environment. Not able to attend the live webinars? Register and access these webinars on demand at your convenience after the live presentation.
If you are interested in presenting a Live Webinar, please reach out to conference@aota.org with your topic.
November 21 | 2:00 pm–3:30 pm ET
Occupational therapy practitioners are aware that falls are a serious threat to the health and well-being of older adults seriously blocking participation. This webinar will introduce resources, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers for us to address this public health crisis.
April is Occupational Therapy Month
Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor our vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our clients. This is a great opportunity to celebrate occupational therapy and promote the value and benefits of our profession!
New & notable events
Sensory-Based Interventions in the School Setting and the Perspective of Paraeducators
November 20 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ET. Join the CYSIS for a journal club. Register today!
Momentum Meetups
November 21 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm ET. This month we will discuss the RISE Pathways to Diversity Program. Register today!
Utilizing Reiki with OT and PT in Palliative Care and Hospice
November 25 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ET. Join the Palliative Care Community of Practice for this open house event.
The Critical Role of OT Practitioners in Disaster and Emergency Management
December 2 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ET. Join the DDSIS, HCHSIS, and RDSIS for a jointly sponsored practice chat. Register today!
Upcoming Events
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