ABOUT AOTA INSPIRE 2027

Occupational therapy is moving forward.
AOTA INSPIRE is where it happens.

Join thousands of fellow OTs, OTAs, educators, and students in Boston, April 8-10, 2027, to learn, grow, and move our profession and your career forward, together.

This year, we’re making even more space for connection — time to talk, to listen, to build the relationships that sustain you long after the conference ends.

Learn from educators and thought leaders across every practice area
Reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues who get it
Enjoy our SIS Community Lounge
Explore new tools and resources in the Expo Hall
Leave inspired, supported, and ready to take the next steps that you and your clients need most

Move Occupational Therapy Forward.

Connect with OTs and OTAs

Find friendship, career opportunities, or a partner for your latest project! AOTA INSPIRE 2027 has daily chances to connect with practitioners and researchers just like you, including a new SIS Community Lounge.

Plus, remember what first drew you to occupational therapy by attending our special events, like the Presidential Address from AOTA Board President Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, plus our keynote session, the Slagle Award Lecture, the Dr. Lela Llorens Lecture, and more.

Earn Contact Hours Specific to Your Practice Area

From infants to geriatrics and community-based care to ICU settings, AOTA INSPIRE 2027 has it all. Find the sessions that matter most to you and your practice. You can earn up to 19.25 contact hours April 8-10, with additional opportunities on April 7.

Explore the Exhibit Hall

Hundreds of exhibitors and the AOTA Experience make the Expo Hall at AOTA INSPIRE 2027 the center of the action. Shop for occupational therapy merch, win prizes from AOTA, and learn about the latest products and services relevant to you and your clients.

Mark your calendar now to join us in Boston!

AOTA INSPIRE 2027 | Annual Conference & Expo takes place April 8-10, 2026, with preconference institutes and special events on April 9. Registration and hotel reservations are open now!

Get a free conference-t-shirt: Register before November 30, 2026
Early bird deadline: February 1, 2027
Last day to book your discounted hotel room through AOTA: March 4, 2027

Find the registration option that works for you, whether you attend the full conference, gather a group of coworkers for discounted pricing, or choose one-day registration. We can’t wait to see you at AOTA INSPIRE 2027!

Attend AOTA INSPIRE 2027 in Boston and save on registration for 2028 in Columbus.

As part of your INSPIRE 2027 registration, you can reserve your place at INSPIRE 2028 in Columbus, Ohio, with a $100 advance registration deposit.

By reserving early, you’ll secure your spot and lock in the lowest registration rate for INSPIRE 2028.

Make your commitment to next year’s conference today and join us in Columbus as we continue to inspire innovation, professional growth, and excellence in occupational therapy.