Scientific Brochure

The All-India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA) is honoured to uphold its longstanding tradition of promoting academic excellence, therapeutic advancement, and expert collaboration. Each year, AIOTA provides a vibrant and intellectually stimulating platform for occupational therapy professionals from all over India and around the world to showcase pioneering research, exchange evidence-based practices, and engage in knowledge discourse that advances the field. Building on this enduring legacy of growth through knowledge exchange and professional networking, we are pleased to welcome you to OTICON 2026 — the 63rd Annual National Conference of the All-India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA). This prestigious event will take place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha — the culturally rich and historically significant City of Temples. This year’s conference promises a scholarly rewarding experience, offering a unique platform for Occupational Therapists from across the globe to engage in academic enrichment and dialogue. The Scientific Committee of OTICON 2026 is pleased to announce the First Call for Abstracts. The theme for this year’s Conference is “Tradition to Technology: Embracing Cultural Diversity in Occupational Therapy”. As we prepare for one of the most eagerly awaited scientific events in the field of Occupational Therapy, we invite the submission of original research, clinical case studies, and innovative scholarly work that reflect the breadth and depth of contemporary occupational therapy practice, in alignment with the conference themes.