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Call for presentations extended to Monday 17 November 2025

We’re inviting submissions from clinicians, students, researchers, and exhibitors that showcase emerging or innovative practice, advancements in occupational therapy, or product and service innovations.

Submit Presentation Submit Pitch It!

Present it | Pitch it

No matter how you want to contribute, through a traditional presentation, a quick-fire pitch, or as an exhibitor. We want to hear from you, select a presentation option below to find out more.

Present it

Presentation submissions can include, but is not limited to, submissions in the form of project briefs, practical applications of evidence-based practice, case studies, quality improvement activities, research findings, or stories and experiences. These submissions could be presented as an oral presentation, clinical conversation, workshop, occupation station or poster display.

Pitch it

To meet society's needs, occupational therapy must be able to influence the development of new and assistive technologies. In this dynamic and interactive session, we invite OTs to submit a proposal to pitch their ideas, concepts, and prototypes in a format designed to encourage discussion of and feedback on their products.

Key Dates

29 August 2025
Call for Presentation Opens

3 November 2025
Submission Mentoring Closes.

~~10 November 2025~~
EXTENDED TO 17 November 2025
Call for Presentation Closes

30 January 2026
Notification to Submitters of Presentation Acceptance

16 February 2026
Deadline to respond to program offer

23 February 2026
Program Released

Practice Areas

While we’ve aimed to use inclusive and accessible language, we recognise we may fall short and welcome your feedback so we can improve. Review the practice area descriptions and related keywords here. Submissions are welcome under the following practice areas:

Disability

Initiatives that support members of the disability community to enable them to engage in meaningful roles, activities, and social interactions, develop informed and inclusive communities and support the attainment of quality of life.

Paediatrics

Works in partnership with parents, caregivers, and significant others to support the quality of life, safety, and participation performance of children and adolescents (0–18 years) with physical, developmental, sensory, genetic, and neurological disorders.

Older Persons

Approaches that support older people to experience positive ageing through initiatives that focus on promoting quality of life, enhance functional ability and address health and age-related changes that impact on engagement in meaningful occupation.

Knowledge Translation

Actions that connect the “what we know” from the evidence, practice, and experience, with “what we do” to better integrate best evidence into clinical practice across a variety of contexts including academic research, community projects, quality improvement initiatives, student projects and participatory action research.

Assistive Technology

Novel and tailored approaches with assistive technology and environmental modifications that overcome barriers to participation in meaningful activities and enhance independence and quality of life.

Presentation Types

Submissions can be presented at the OT Exchange in the following ways:

Oral Presentation

Oral Presentations will be 25 minutes in total (a 20-minute presentation and up to 5 minutes for Q+A at the end of your presentation). Any submissions not selected for an Oral Presentation will be considered for a Poster Display.

Audience Engagement:
You'll engage attendees through a clear presentation of your content. A short Q&A at the end provides an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and explore how the topic applies to their work.

Occupation Station
Occupation Stations will be 25 minutes in length and will engage participants in completing an occupation / activity that demonstrates a therapeutic or similar intervention, skill or strategy and provides an understanding and discussion regarding its use and benefits.
Audience Engagement:
You'll guide attendees through practical exercises, with Q&A integrated throughout to enhance hands-on learning

Clinical Conversation

Clinical Conversations will be up to 45 min with up to 3 panel members and moderator. Clinical Conversations will be a live and interactive discussion on a specific topic. When submitting, please indicate the participating panellists.

Audience Engagement:
A moderated discussion where presenters explore a specific topic from multiple angles, ideal for tackling complex issues and fostering diverse perspectives.

Workshop

Workshops will be 45 minutes in length and involve a structured and engaging presentation on a key topic of research, program/strategy implementation or innovation. When providing a submission please provide any specific ideas for engagement or workshop facilitation style.

Audience Engagement:
You'll guide attendees through practical exercises, with Q&A integrated throughout to enhance hands-on learning.

Poster Display

Poster Displays will be on display for the duration of the Conference. Full details of the format and display of Posters will be detailed within acceptance notifications sent to nominated presenting authors

Impact Insights

Present your impact insights in a concise, 5-minute oral presentation, focusing on quality improvement and practice-based research or case studies. This format features a single presentation slide, following a TED-style approach for maximum clarity, impact and engagement.

From Ideas to Impact