As we count down to the Congress, we invite you to join us in making this event truly extraordinary. Mark your calendars: 9 – 12 February 2026 Sign up for Congress news here:

The WFOT Congress 2026 Programme Outline is now live! Explore the preliminary schedule and get a glimpse of the agenda, and social events planned for our global gathering. See the Programme Outline at:

Reminder – The call for abstracts is open until Friday 28th February 2025 for the WFOT Congress 2026 that is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. 9 - 12 February 2026.

Webinar on Leadership, Advocacy and Policy for Workforce Planning. Second in a series of webinars regarding the WFOT Global Workforce Strategy - Tuesday, 28th January 2025 13:00 CET. Register here:

The second WFOT Global Workforce Strategy webinar will be held Tuesday, 28th January 2025 (13:00 CET) on issues related to leadership, advocacy and policy for improving access to occupational therapy. Register at:

The WFOT and ICRC agreement will focus on initiatives that strengthen the capacity of rehabilitation professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver essential services to communities affected by conflict. Please visit ICRC at:

WFOT invite PhD students to submit a Research Institute Oral Abstract. For more information regarding the submission criteria please visit

WHO and UNICEF invite occupational therapists in a public consultation to guide the content and scope of a roadmap for accelerating access to assistive technology. Access the survey via this link:

International Universal Health Coverage Day | 12 December

Human Rights Day | 10 December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 3 December

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

WFOT are pleased to formally open the abstract submission process for the WFOT Congress 2026. The Submission Guidelines, Programme Categories and Portal can be found on the Congress website here: Submissions close: Friday 28 February 2025.

Please find the revised edition of the WFOT Student Guide for International Practice Placements available for download here

WFOT recently entered into an agreement with to supplement direct advertising with WFOT. Direct job advertisements continue to be encouraged (see .

Thank you to everyone who participated in World Occupational Therapy Day 2024. We would value your feedback and learn about how you contributed to #WorldOTDay. Any ideas for future events are welcome. Please provide your feedback via this link

Samantha Shann, WFOT President encourages everyone to participate in World Occupational Therapy Day, 27thOctober 2024. #WorldOTDay

World Occupational Therapy Day is now. 27 October 2024. Celebrating the global profile of #OccupationalTherapy “Occupational Therapy for All”. Enjoy a great World Occupational Therapy Day! #WorldOTDay

World Occupational Therapy Day 2024 is in two days! Download the promotional material for the theme “Occupational Therapy for All”. Find out more via this link #WorldOTDay