annual conference 2008
 

This year, you can attend two conferences for the cost of one registration fee, and you are able to select sessions from either conference.

To get the most from these conferences ask yourself:

What are your interest areas?
How do you want your career to develop?
What information do you need for your CPD?
Are there professional or networking groups of interest to you?


Selecting the right sessions

There are nearly 150 sessions at conference. To help you navigate your way around the programme, consider :
What are your interest areas?
How do you want your career to develop?
What information do you need for your CPD?
Are there professional or networking groups of interest to you?

Use the skills matching tool to create your personal conference programme matched to your CPD needs.


Session types

Plenary sessions
Specially invited speakers who will be presenting on social inclusion, diversity and the future of the profession

Keynote addresses
Presented by high profile speakers who are experts in the fields of HIV/AIDS, Oncology and Palliative care.

College-led sessions
Contribute and debate national policy with key influencers and policy makers

Paper sessions
Interactive sessions where up to five papers (grouped under one theme) are discussed

Seminars
Detailed analysis and debate on a particular subject

Workshops
A forum to explore topics in depth

Round tables
Debate areas of interest in small groups

Exhibitor workshops
Try and test the latest OT products and services

Facilitated poster discussions
Discuss selected posters in these dedicated sessions

Innovative technology presentations
See and experience new technology, equipment and communication aids designed by other OTs