BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISPO - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISPO X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ispoint.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISPO REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTSTAMP:20260708T135842Z CREATED:20260624T122708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T135842Z UID:20997-1774224000-1774483199@www.ispoint.org SUMMARY:ISPO Global Educators Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Theme: \n \n \n \n From Local Roots to Global Reach: Building Educational Bridges \n \n \n \n The fifth Global Educators Meeting (GEM) brought together prosthetics and orthotics educators\, researchers\, institutions\, and professional organizations from around the world. Hosted by Mahidol University in Bangkok\, Thailand\, GEM 2026 provided a platform for sharing educational innovations\, strengthening collaborations\, and advancing excellence in P&O education. Participants gathered in an open-air forum and spacious auditorium\, encouraging interaction with colleagues and sponsors while fostering global connections. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participation \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 34 Countries Represented Faculty and professionals from universities\, training institutions\, NGOs and organizations worldwide participated in GEM 2026. Participating institutions included: Mahidol UniversityBaylor College of MedicineHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityUniversity of StrathclydeUniversity of JordanHuman StudyInternational Committee of the Red CrossUniversity of MalayaMobility India…and many more. \n \n \n \n \n \n Highlights \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Keynote SpeakersGEM 2026 featured internationally recognized leaders from medicine\, education and prosthetics and orthotics: Dr. Apichat AsavamongkolkulDean\, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital\, Mahidol University Dr. Cherdsak IramaneeratDirector\, Siriraj Health Science Education Excellence Center Christian SchlierfFounder and CEO\, Human Study These keynote speakers shared expertise spanning medical education\, learning psychology\, and global P&O education development. Educational InnovationThe scientific programme addressed topics including: Artificial intelligence in P&O educationCompetency-based assessmentDigital workflowsClinical reasoningGamificationStructured internshipsOral assessmentsDisability awarenessCollaborative learningGlobal curriculum developmentPresentations reflected emerging trends and practical approaches to modern P&O education. Education Research FundThe ISPO Education Research Fund\, established following previous GEM meetings\, continued to support evidence-based educational research. At GEM 2026\, Louise Puli presented findings from the inaugural funded project: Exploring Mobility Assistive Product Competencies A second call for proposals was announced\, supported through donations and contributions from partners and supporters. ISPO Education AccreditationFor the first time\, GEM included dedicated accreditation sessions for programmes interested in pursuing ISPO Education Accreditation. Topics included: ISPO StandardsSelf-study preparationOutcome-based educationAudit visitsTerminal competency assessmentTwenty-five participants attended these sessions\, and the success of the programme paved the way for future accreditation workshops at GEM 2028 and the ISPO World Congress 2027. Auditor TrainingFollowing the meeting\, eleven experienced educators participated in an auditor training programme designed to strengthen ISPO’s global accreditation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Outcomes \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Strengthening Global CollaborationEducators from 34 countries exchanged ideas and built relationships to advance P&O education worldwide. Promoting Educational ResearchThe Education Research Fund continued to support collaborative and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. Expanding Accreditation CapacityNew accreditation information sessions and auditor training programmes strengthened quality assurance initiatives. Embracing InnovationSessions explored AI\, digital workflows\, competency-based education and modern assessment strategies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant Voices \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n “Highly valuable training for the accreditation process\, along with excellent networking opportunities.” “Very well done as always. The LOC and Subcommittee did a great job with a well-balanced program and well-run meeting.” “From the scheduling\, to the content\, to the location\, to the networking and opportunities to tour\, it was fantastic!” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Diamond Sponsors ProteorOPEDGold Sponsors OttobockRegalFillauerInstalimbBronze Sponsors NCOPEABCBoundless Biomedical BracingSupport was also provided by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Report \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Event Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking Ahead \n \n \n \n GEM 2028 \n \n \n \n Glasgow\, Scotland “We look forward to seeing you at GEM 2028 in Glasgow\, Scotland.”  URL:https://www.ispoint.org/event/ispo-global-educators-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Thailand CATEGORIES:ISPO Events,ISPO GEM Archive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ispoint.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GEM2026_Email-banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR