Coping with technology shift in P&O
2024-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
This webinar will be moderated by Sandra Ramdial and speakers include Daniel Blocka, Gerald Stark and Nicolas Munoz on Friday, 27 September 2024 at 3pm CET.
The webinar is aimed at exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid technological advancements in P&O practices.
More specifically the webinar will aim to:
• Take a glance on technology shift in P&O education, transforming P&O education through technology
• Explore how the P&O industry is shaping the future of P&O with new technologies
• Share experience in incorporating digitalization in the daily P&O practice, taking your P&O practice to the next level.
This webinar is free for ISPO members and $10 for non-members.
Not yet an ISPO member?
Discover the exclusive benefits and opportunities of ISPO membership:

Significantly reduced registration fees to World Congress, GEM and any other ISPO Events.
Free access to ISPO Learn and other educational tools on ISPOINT Website.
Free access to POI, Prosthetics and Orthotics International.
Free webinars and courses.
Becoming part of ISPO and the international multidisciplinary P and O community.

Join ISPO today!

Mastering the art of writing a scientific abstract
2024-10-11 15:00 - 16:00
How can you write a convincing scientific abstract that has the best chance of being accepted for presentation at the World Congress?
The webinar Mastering the art of writing a scientific abstract on Friday, 11 October from 15:00 to 16:00 CET is dedicated to that very question.
Dr. Jaap van Netten, human movement scientist and principal investigator at the department of rehabilitation at the Amsterdam UMC, the Netherlands, will share valuable insights and strategies on how to craft a high-quality scientific abstract with a strong chance of acceptance. The participation in the webinar is free of charge.
>> Register now! <<

ISPO Global Educators Meeting 2024
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-24 | Houston, Texas, TX, United States
The 4th Global Educators Meeting (GEM) will be hosted by the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (USA) , October 22-24, 2024.
Similar to previous GEMs, GEM 2024 will be an international collaboration between Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) Educators that is committed to ongoing knowledge exchange, professional development, and supportive learning. The meetings take place every two years, give P&O education programmes globally the opportunity to showcase their activities, connect with peers and discuss future needs and strategies of P&O education.
The theme of GEM 2024 is ”Innovate. Collaborate. Educate.”. This theme was developed collaboratively using the results of the GEM Educators’ Survey that was circulated via ISPO and many of you had the opportunity to respond to. The GEM Subcommittee and Local Organizing Committee consider the theme a fantastic platform for global educators to explore and contribute to developing prosthetics and orthotics education.
A call for abstracts will be released later in 2023. We will announce this via the various channels available to us as P&O educators, including ISPO, so please watch for this. If you have not previously signed up to the P&O educators’ mailing list, please do so now so you do not miss out on important information. Sign up here or by scanning the QR code:

You may also be interested in the additional activities that are specific to GEM 2024. These include a Wheelchair Service Hybrid Training Series – Basic Level, being offered as a collaboration between ISPO and the ISWP. You can learn more about this by reviewing the information from the training series offered at the GEM 2022.
You are welcome to remain up-to-date on developments and past GEMs by exploring the reports from previous GEMs.
The GEM Subcommittee and Local Organizing Committee look forward to welcoming you to Houston, Texas in 2024!
Website: here

1st ISPO Arabic Regional Congress
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-04 | Royal Hotel Amman – Jordan, Zahran St, Amman, 11118, Jordan
First Announcement
United Arab Society for P&O (UASPO)
In cooperation with the Jordanian NMS for P&O (JONSPO)
are holding the
1st ISPO Arabic Regional Congress for Prosthetics and Orthotics
at Royal Hotel, Amman- Jordan 2-4/11/2024
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Working together to enhance quality of life
Exploring Specialties’ Roles: Delve into the different specialities involved in the provision of mobility devices (prostheses, orthoses, wheelchairs, etc) care in enabling individuals with mobility impairments to live healthy, productive, independent, and dignified lives. This 1st ISPO Arabic Regional Congress aim at stimulating, promoting, and disseminating multidisciplinary regional exchanges to improve the quality of services.
Call for Scientific Papers: We invite submissions from all related specialities on topics related to clinical and technical aspects of the provision of mobility devices services and education. Submissions are open from April 1, 2024, to August 30, 2024.
Exhibition Opportunities for Companies: Limited spaces are available for companies to participate in the exhibition. Prices per square meter starts from 230 – 320 JD ($325-$450) for 3 days in addition to installation day.
Reserve your space early to secure your spot. Minimum space is 6 m2.
Tourist Program: Explore the vibrant culture and heritage of Jordan with our curated tourist program.
For more information, participation, registration, and company reservations, please contact us at Uaspo.org@gmail.com
Join us as we work towards making lives better through innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.
www.jopocongress.org.

الاعلان الأولي
يعقد الاتحاد العربي للأطراف الاصطناعية و المقومات
بالتعاون مع الجمعية الوطنية لاختصاص الأطراف الاصطناعية و المقومات
المؤتمر “العربي الاقليمي” الأول للاتحاد الدولي للأطراف الاصطناعية و المقومات
فندق الرويال عمان – الأردن 2-4 / 11/2024
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نعمل معًا لتحسين حياتهم
دور التخصصات المعنية : التعمق في التخصصات المختلفة ذات العلاقة في توفير مساعدات الحركة و التنقل (الأطراف الاصطناعية ، الأجهزة التقويمية ، الكراسي المتحركة ، إلخ) لرعاية و تمكينالأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحركية من عيش حياة صحية ومنتجة ومستقلة وكريمة .
يهدف المؤتمر “العربي الاقليمي” الأول للاتحاد الدولي للأطراف الاصطناعية و المقومات إلى تحفيزوتعزيز ونشر الخبرات الإقليمية متعددة التخصصات لتحسين جودة الخدمات المقدمة للمبتورين و غيرهم من ذوي الاعاقات الحركية .
دعوة لتقديم الأوراق العلمية : ندعو لتقدیم المشاركات من جمیع التخصصات ذات الصلة حولموضوعات تتعلق بالجوانب الطبیة والجراحیة و الفنیة لتوفیر خدمات الأجھزة المتنقلة والتعلیم.
التقديم مفتوح من 1 نيسان 2024 إلى 30 آب 2024.
مشاركة الشركات في المعرض : تتوفر مساحات محدودة للشركات للمشاركة في المعرض . أسعارالمتر المربع تبدأ من 230 – 320 دينار (325 – 450 دولار) لثلاثة أيام و يوم التجهيز . احجز مساحتكمبكراً لتضمن مكانك . الحد الأدنى للمساحة هو 6 م2 .
البرنامج السياحي : اكتشف ثقافة وتراث الأردن النابض بالحياة من خلال برنامجنا السياحي .
لمزيد من المعلومات والمشاركة والتسجيل وحجز الشركات ، يرجى التواصل معنا على الايميل Uaspo.org@gmail.com
www.jopocongress.org
انضم إلينا ونحن نعمل على تحسين الحياة من خلال الابتكار والتعاون والتمكين .

I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-19 | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden
Save the date for the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress, it will take place in 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be jointly hosted by the ISPO Member Societies of Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Its theme will be ‘Science in Practice, Practice in Science: Collaboration and innovation towards sustainable rehabilitation’.
We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm, Sweden!

Beyond the Curve: Pairing Cheneau Brace & Schroth Therapy for 3D Scoliosis Management
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
🎓 Earn 2 ISPO credits while deepening your clinical knowledge!
Join us for an insightful webinar:
“Beyond the Curve: Pairing Cheneau Brace & Schroth Therapy for 3D Scoliosis Management”
📅 Wednesday, 9 July 2025
🕒 14:00 CET | 💻 Zoom
👥 Speakers: Michael Rexing, Thanyaporn Rakbangboon, Nikola Jevtic
🎙️ Moderator: Satria Ardianuari
💡 Free for ISPO members | 15 EUR for non-members
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from interdisciplinary experts in scoliosis care.
📲 Register now! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BKsxBOzERkGMnjsiMH4tIQ#/registration

AT2030 Frontiers Symposium – 8–10 October 2025, Kathmandu, Nepal
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-10 | Kathmandu University, JG9Q+PGG, Dhulikhel, 45200, Nepal
ISPO is pleased to share details of the upcoming AT2030 Frontiers Symposium, taking place from 8–10 October 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event is hosted by the Royal Academy of Engineering, in collaboration with Kathmandu University (KU) and the GDI Hub’s AT2030 Programme, funded by UK International Development.
This year’s theme, “Inclusive Innovation in Action: Community-led Assistive Technology Solutions in Local Context,”will highlight innovative approaches to advancing assistive technology (AT) in low-resource settings.
The symposium will focus on three sub-themes:

🛠️ Local Innovation & Production for Sustainable AT Provisioning

🤝 Integration & Inclusion for Transformed AT Delivery

🚪 AT Solutions for Improved Access

The event will bring together early- to mid-career researchers, innovators, and practitioners from around the world to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, and foster collaboration. In addition to networking and interdisciplinary sessions, participants will have the opportunity to apply for £20,000 seed funding to support post-event collaborative projects.
Selection is happening on a rolling basis. Interested participants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible using the following link: Apply here.

Seminar on Rehabilitation Health Services and Assistive Technology
2025-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | LGED Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This event is hosted in association with ISPO Bangladesh.

ISPO's Scientific Committee presents a webinar!
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
🔎 Peer Review in Academic Publishing: Process, Pros & Cons, and Best Practices
🗓️ Thursday, October 16th
🕑 2:00 PM CET
Join Prof. Henk Stam, M.D., PhD, FRCP as he explores the advantages and challenges of the peer review process and shares practical tips for conducting effective reviews.
✅ Free for ISPO members
💶 EUR 15 for non-members
👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EBaAHHLwREqmsdgOnO1gYw
#ISPO #Webinar #PeerReview #AcademicPublishing #Research

ISPO's CPD Committee presents a webinar!
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
🌍✨ Join us for an exciting ISPO Webinar!
Topic: Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb Orthotics in Adults with Neurological Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Design and Composition
🗓️ Date: 30 October 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 CET
📍 Free for ISPO members | EUR 15 for non-members
🔹 Moderator: Bryan Malas – Director of Orthotics/Prosthetics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; ISPO President-elect 2025–2027
🔹 Speakers:
▪️ Soji Tanaka – Physical therapist, Niigata University of Health and Welfare; expert in post-stroke gait analysis
▪️ Volker Schmidt – Experienced CPO with 30+ years, International Trainer at Otto Bock
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a multidisciplinary perspective on the design and composition of orthotics for adults with neurological disorders.
👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vd6dRx8DQ1WJb8dAX2_K1A#/registration
#ISPO #Webinar

The 3rd scientific day for the Jordanian National Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Amman Chamber of Commerce Theater, Amman, Jordan
✨ Theme: “Empowering Future Rehabilitation Professionals Through Knowledge and Innovation”
🔹 International Guest Presenters:

🇨🇦 Sandra Ramdial (P&O) – Transforming P&O Care with Digital Technologies

🇬🇧 Laura Burgess (PT) – Improving Gait Performance: The Key Role of Physical Therapists for Lower Limb Amputees

🇺🇸 Shawn Johnson (OT) – Pre-Prosthetic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Arm Amputees: A Quick Reference for Occupational Therapists

🇫🇷 Claude Tardif (CPD) – The Importance of Continuous Professional Development

🇺🇸 Bryan Malas (P&O) – Orthotic Management of Brachial Plexus Injuries in the Pediatric Population

🔹 Local Experts Sharing Their Knowledge:Dr. Ahmad Shehadeh | Dr. Anas Zahran | Mr. Omar Aljamal | Dr. Bashar Qaroot | Bio. Eng. Raed Alkhattab | Dr. Amneh Alshawabka | Dr. Mahmoud Alfatafta | Dr. Huthifa Attallah
📌 This event brings together international and local experts to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation, and inspire the next generation of rehabilitation professionals in prosthetics, orthotics, and beyond.
👉 Reserve your seat now!Scan the QR code in the flyer or contact:📧 jon.ispo@gmail.com📞 +962 795241142 | +962 777263262

Congrès ISPO-France 2025
2025-11-13 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00 | Lyon, France, Lyon, France
Join us in Lyon on 13 & 14 November 2025 at the Centre de Congrès de Lyon for Congrès ISPO-France 2025. This gathering is the national forum for professionals in prosthetics, orthotics, podo-orthotics and rehabilitation to share research, explore innovations, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations.
Why attend?

A rich scientific programme with oral presentations, posters, case-studies, and opportunities to engage with industry specialists.

Special sessions focused on new technologies, rehabilitation practice, and professional development.

Reduced rates for students, members, and group registrations.

How to register:Select your profile (member, non-member, student, presenter, etc.), fill in the form, and complete registration via the official link. Groups of 5+ can register together. livebyglevents.key4register.com
Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, share your work, and stay at the forefront of advances in P&O in France.

WFOT Congress 2026
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00 | Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
WFOT holds an international Congress every four years, with the aim to encourage professional fellowship, exchange technical and scientific information and to promote high standards of practice worldwide.
WFOT Congresses include:

Scientific sessions
Social functions
Study opportunities for members
A WFOT Business Meeting (Plenary Session)

Learn more: https://wfotcongress2026.org

Global Educators Meeting (GEM) 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00 | Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
The theme of GEM 2026 is ”From Local Roots to Global Reach: Building Educational Bridges”. This theme was developed collaboratively using the results of the GEM 2024 meeting survey, the GEM Subcommittee, and the local organizing committee.
The theme offers a framework for educators to share best practices, scholarly work, and solutions designed to support the future of P&O education.
The program subcommittee is looking forward to submissions supporting the theme, including those related to global perspectives and curriculum innovation, technology and teaching in P&O, and collaboration in P&O education.

25th European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ESPRM 2026)
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00 | Kraków, Poland, Kraków, Poland
This leading European congress will bring together medical professionals, researchers, industry leaders, and rehabilitation specialists from across the globe to exchange knowledge, present innovations, and discuss the evolving challenges in the field of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
The event is officially endorsed by the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) and supported by partners including the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) and UEMS-PRM.
Visit the event page: https://esprm2026.com

OTWorld 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22 | Leipziger Messe, Leipzig, Germany, Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig, Leipzig, 04356, Germany
Join the number one worldwide in the medical aids sector!
In 2026, OTWorld celebrates its 50th anniversary – half a century of innovation, exchange, and progress in modern assistive technology and patient care.
The unique combination of International Trade Show and World Congress brings together manufacturers, retailers, and service providers from around the globe. Discover cutting-edge innovations, treatment concepts, and hands-on workshops with real patient cases. Special shows, start-up insights, and international training opportunities make OTWorld a true highlight.
Treatment areas:Mobility limitations, diabetes & vascular diseases, osteoarthritis & degenerative conditions, stroke & neurological disorders, sports prevention & trauma care, back health, movement disorders & paralysis, cancer care, and preventi medicine.
Key topics of the World Congress: Prosthetics & orthotics, orthopedic tootwear technology, rehabilitation, biomechanics, pediatric / adolescent and neuro-orthopaedics, treatment in crisis areas, amputation surgery and many more.
Don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge, connect with peers, and shape the future of care!

ISPO 21st World Congress 2027
2027-03-22 - 2027-03-25
Thailand Selected to Host ISPO World Congress 2027!
We are thrilled to announce that Bangkok, Thailand has been selected as the host city for the ISPO 21st World Congress, taking place 22–25 March 2027.
Embrace a World Connected in Bangkok, Thailand 2027!
Thailand, a vibrant hub at the heart of Asia, uniquely blends rich cultural heritage and dynamic diversity with a modern, forward-thinking spirit. Our tropical kingdom has long served as a natural gateway to Southeast Asia, one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, warmly welcoming visitors from around the globe. Prepare to discover breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring tradition, and authentic Thai hospitality.
Join us to gain foremost professional insights and establish invaluable global connections in a setting where tradition and advancement perfectly converge. ISPO International and ISPO Thailand are looking forward to welcoming you to the ISPO World Congress 2027 in Bangkok!
