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APOTC 2028
2028 9th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC)
Suwon · 2028
DATES
May 17 – 20, 2028
Wed – Sat · 4 days, incl. pre-congress workshops
VENUE
Suwon Convention Center
Suwon, Republic of Korea
HOST
Korean Association of Occupational Therapists
ABSTRACTS
Submitted in English
Schedule TBD
APOTC 2028
2028 9th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC)
2028 9th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC) will be held at the Suwon Convention Center, May 17 (Wed) – May 20 (Sat), 2028. Hosted by the Korean Association of Occupational Therapists, the congress brings together Delegates and speakers from Asia-Pacific member countries, occupational therapists from Korea and abroad, faculty and researchers, and students.
- CONGRESS
2028 9th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC)
- DATES
May 17 (Wed) – May 20 (Sat), 2028
4 days, including pre-congress workshops
- VENUE
Suwon Convention Center
1F Exhibition Hall, 3F Convention Hall and all meeting rooms, 4F meeting rooms (approx. 12 session rooms)
- HOST
Korean Association of Occupational Therapists
- PARTICIPANTS
Approx. 2,000
Delegates and speakers from Asia-Pacific member countries, occupational therapists from Korea and abroad, faculty and researchers, students, and others
※ Participant numbers may change depending on circumstances.
- PROGRAM
Pre-Congress Workshop, Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Keynote Lectures, Scientific Sessions
Poster Sessions & e-Posters, Booth Exhibition (1F Exhibition Hall, approx. 80 booths), Stamp Tour, Welcome Party, Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony
Past Host Cities
From Malaysia in 1995 to Suwon, Republic of Korea in 2028.
9th
APOTC 2028
APOTC 2028 Comes to Korea
The 9th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC) will be held in Suwon, Republic of Korea, from May 17 to 20, 2028! Taking place at the Suwon Convention Center, the congress will bring together occupational therapists from 16 member countries across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and the future of occupational therapy worldwide.
Held every four years, APOTC is the largest international event in occupational therapy in the Asia-Pacific region, and this will be the first time it is held in Korea. Don't miss this special opportunity to share advances and innovations in occupational therapy and to expand your network with occupational therapists from around the world!
See you in Suwon in 2028!
Program at a Glance
MAY 2028
THU
- Opening Ceremony
- Keynote Lecture
- Scientific Sessions
- Booth & Poster Exhibition opens
FRI
- Keynote Lecture
- Scientific Sessions
- Booth & Poster Exhibition
- Gala Dinner
SAT
- Scientific Sessions
- Awards Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
The program above is a draft and may change in consultation with the Organizing Committee and the Association.
Key Dates
TENTATIVE · SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Congress
May 17 – 20, 2028
Suwon Convention Center
- Pre-Congress WorkshopMay 17 (Wed), 2028 · Tentative
- Abstract submission opensTBD
- Abstract submission closesTBD
- Registration opensTBD
- Registration closesTBD
All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Notices
There are no notices yet.
Abstract Submission
- Submission language
- English
- Submission schedule
- TBD
Venue
Suwon Convention Center
VENUE ADDRESS
140 Gwanggyojungang-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Venue spaces
1F Exhibition Hall, 3F Convention Hall and all meeting rooms, 4F meeting rooms (approx. 12 session rooms)
Getting Here
By Subway
「Gwanggyo Jungang (Ajou Univ.) Station」, Sinbundang Line
Get off at Gwanggyo Jungang Station (Exit 4) → Walk to Suwon Convention Center (approx. 10 minutes on foot)
By Bus
Express Bus Stop : 「Gwanggyo Jungang·Ajou University Transfer Center」
Seoul Station M5115, M5121 / Gangnam Station M5422 Get off at Gwanggyo Jungang·Ajou University Transfer Center (Exit 4) → Walk to Suwon Convention Center (approx. 10 minutes on foot)
Intra-city Bus Stop : 「Suwon Convention Center·Lotte Outlet」
5-4, 19, 20, 32, 32-3, 32-4, 670, 720-3, 999 → Get off at Suwon Convention Center·Lotte Outlet → Walk to Suwon Convention Center (approx. 3 minutes on foot)
By Airport Limousine Bus
Incheon International Airport : Airport limousine bus for 「Gwanggyo Jungang·Ajou University Transfer Center」
Take Bus No. 8877 (60–80 minutes) → Get off at Gwanggyo Jungang·Ajou University Transfer Center (Exit 4) → Suwon Convention Center (approx. 10 minutes on foot)
Gimpo International Airport : Intercity bus for 「Dongsuwon Station」
Take Bus No. A4300 (80 min) → Get off at Dongsuwon Station → Take a taxi (10 min) or a bus (30 min) → Suwon Convention Center
By Car
Seoul Station
Banpo-daero → Umyeonsan-ro → Gwacheon-Bongdam Urban Expressway → Yeongdong Expressway → Gwanggyo Jungang Station (60 min, 40 km) Gyeongbu Expressway → Anyangpangyo-ro → Yongin-Seoul Expressway → Gwanggyo Jungang Station (70 min, 41 km)
Gangnam Station
Gyeongbu Expressway → Anyangpangyo-ro → Yongin-Seoul Expressway → Gwanggyo Jungang Station (48 min, 32 km) Umyeonsan-ro → Gwacheon-Bongdam Urban Expressway → Yeongdong Expressway → Gwanggyo Jungang Station (44 min, 24 km)