The 2026 Spring Virtual Conference Begins In:

2025 Fall Conference Schedule

Track 1

Choose Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:45 am

Virtual Check In
8:00 am

Keynote Q&A
8:05 am

Keynote Address

The Future of OT: Human-Centered Care in an AI-Driven World

Dr. Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG
8:50 am

SIS Symposium Opening & Headliner
11:00 am

Introduction to Generative AI: Ethics & Practice Use for OTPs

Dr. Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG
12:00 pm

Networking Lunch w/ Optional SIS Breakout Rooms
12:45 pm

15 Minute Break
1:00 pm

Home Mods

Carol Chiang
3:00 pm

Legislative & Policy Updates and ArizOTA Business Meeting

  • Sue Dahl-Popolizio, DBH, OTR/L
  • Heidi Carpenter, OTD, OTR/L, RYT
  • Ali de la Montaigne EdD, OTR
4:15 pm

Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up

Track 2

Choose Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:45 am

Virtual Check In
8:00 am

Keynote Q&A
8:05 am

Keynote Address

The Future of OT: Human-Centered Care in an AI-Driven World

Dr. Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG
8:50 am

SIS Symposium Opening & Headliner
11:00 am

Introduction to Generative AI: Ethics & Practice Use for OTPs

Dr. Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG
12:00 pm

Networking Lunch w/ Optional SIS Breakout Rooms
12:45 pm

15 Minute Break
1:00 pm

Home Mods

Carol Chiang
3:00 pm

Legislative & Policy Updates and ArizOTA Business Meeting

  • Sue Dahl-Popolizio, DBH, OTR/L
  • Heidi Carpenter, OTD, OTR/L, RYT
  • Ali de la Montaigne EdD, OTR
4:15 pm

Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up