Scientific Programme Committee (SPC)

Brief autobiographies of members of the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC)

The Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) selects the abstracts to be presented at COT Annual Conference. Abstracts comprise 80% of the Annual Conference programme. SPC members are responsible for:

• Reviewing and marking the Annual Conference abstracts to produce a cutting edge professional development event
• Assessing sessions and supporting presenters and session chairs to maintain the quality standards of the conference
• Evaluating conference content and processes to improve future conferences
• Advising on the content of the Call for Papers to encourage abstract submissions

The Scientific Programme Committee includes practising OTs, researchers, managers and educators.