KOTA Annual Conference 2026
The KOTA 2026 Annual Conference is on September 18-19, 2026 at Murray State University's Health Science
Campus in Paducah, KY. Stay tuned for more info!
Call for Papers
Call For Papers Is Now Open For The 2026 KOTA Conference!
Conference Date: September 18-19, 2026
Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus, Paducah KY
Conference Theme: Advocacy: The Best Celebration of Occupational Therapy
Click on Call for Papers Link below!
https://forms.gle/siG6U82ySgpB87as8
All proposals are selected through a peer review process and presenters will be provided with additional information regarding presentations at the time of acceptance. This will be an in-person conference. By submitting a proposal for conference, you are committing to present your presentation in-person, on-site during the conference. KOTA cannot guarantee that attendees will not share your work with others beyond the conference. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary copyrights to include work from others in your presentation, such as a previously published table or figure.
Presenters selected for the in-person conference will also be given the opportunity to record their presentation in advance to be utilized for future KOTA monthly district meetings. Presenters who choose to provide virtual content will be asked to submit 5 learning questions that will be included after their presentation for attendees to complete in order to access their CEU certificate.
Please submit application by: Tuesday June 30, 2026
You should be notified by email on or before August 1, 2026 of your proposal’s acceptance or rejection. A valid email address must be listed under presenter 1 of this application.
The conference committee wishes to thank you for your interest in partnering with our association to bring quality continuing competence opportunities to occupational therapy practitioners in Kentucky and surrounding areas. Contact [email protected] for any related questions or concerns.
Schedule coming soon!
Looking for lodging during the conference? KOTA has secured special-rate hotel rooms for attendees at the Drury Inn & Suites in Paducah, KY.
Click here to explore your options!
Rooms are limited, so make sure to plan ahead! Please make your reservations by Saturday, August 1, 2026. Click here for more information about the hotel!
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The 2026 Annual KOTA Conference is supported by
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