Call for Presentations
Call for Presentations
We're inviting presentation submissions from clinicians, students, researchers, and exhibitors that encompass an emerging or innovative practice, an advancement in occupational therapy practice or a product and service innovation.
Key Dates
Submission Mentoring Closes: 2 November 2023
Call for Presentation Closes: 8 November 2023
Notification to Submitters of Presentation Acceptance: 31 January 2024
Submitters Deadline to Accept Offer to Present: 9 February 2024
Program Released: 21 February 2024
Presenter Deadline to Register: 20 March 2024
What to Submit
Presentation submissions can include, however is not limited to, submissions in the form of project briefs, practical applications of evidence-based practice, case studies, quality improvement activities, research findings, or stories and experiences. These submissions could be presented as an oral presentation, clinical conversation, workshop, occupation station or electronic poster display. Submissions from previous years can be found here to assist in the process..
Examples of Previous Presentation Submissions
Looking for some great submissions as a source of inspiration or guidance? Check out our submission examples from the previous OT Exchanges.
Submission Mentoring
The submission mentoring program is suitable for those with limited to no experience in submitting a presentation for a conference. The goal of mentoring is to assist the author to present material clearly and concisely prior to submitting for the formal presentation review process. Mentoring may be useful for those who do not have access to support via their own networks or organisations, or for those whose first language is not English. To apply for mentoring, please email a draft copy of your submission to otexchange@otaus.com.au to be connected with a mentor. Submission mentoring closes on 2 November 2023.
Presentation Themes
Submissions are welcome under the following practice areas:
Disability
Initiatives that support those with a range of disabilities to empower them to engage in meaningful occupation, develop welcome and inclusive communities and support the attainment of quality of life.
Paediatrics
Work to support the quality of life, safety & occupational performance of young people 0-18 years & their families with a variety of complexities incl. physical, developmental, sensory, genetic & neurological disorders.
Older Persons
Work with older people and their families that improves their quality of life, prevent functional decline and address health and age-related changes that impact on their ability to engage in meaningful occupation.
Knowledge Translation
Actions that connect the “what we know” with “what we do” to better integrate best evidence into practice across a variety of contexts including academic research, community projects, quality improvement initiatives, student projects and participatory action research.
Emerging & Innovative Practices
Emerging/innovative practice across clinical or administrative domains that address critical needs of a particular program, population or system, & which hold promise based on some level of evidence of effectiveness or change but do not yet have scientific or broad expert consensus.
Presentation Types
Submissions can be presented at the OT Exchange in the following ways:
Oral Presentation
Oral Presentations will be 15 minutes in total (a 12 minute presentation and 3 minutes for Q+A at the end of your presentation). Any submissions not selected for an Oral Presentation will be considered for an ePoster Display.
ePoster Display
Electronic Poster (ePoster) Displays will be on display for the duration of the Conference. Full details of the format and display of ePosters will be detailed within acceptance notifications sent to nominated presenting authors.
Clinical Conversation
Clinical Conversations will be up to 1 hour with up to 5 panel members and moderator. Clinical Conversations will be a live and interactive discussion on a specific topic. When submitting, please indicate the participating panellists.
Workshop
Workshops will be 60-90 minutes in length and involve a structured and engaging presentation on a key topic of research, program/strategy implementation or innovation. When providing a submission please provide any specific ideas for engagement or workshop facilitation style.
Occupation Station
Occupation Stations will be 25 minutes in length and will engage participants in completing an occupation / activity that demonstrates a therapeutic or similar intervention, skill or strategy and provides an understanding and discussion regarding its use and benefits.
Product or Service Innovation Presentation
Product or Service Innovation Presentations are an opportunity for clinicians to showcase an innovative product or service for clients. This could include a start-up company, new concept or innovation that does not yet have scientific or broad expert consensus. Submissions for a product or service innovation presentation will be considered for a 10-15 minute oral presentation or pitch, which includes time for question and answer and/or feedback. Presentation details to be confirmed at the time of acceptance.
Exhibitor Presentation
Exhibitor Presentations are an opportunity for confirmed exhibitors of OTX 2024 to showcase their products and services, demonstrate techniques for client assessments, introduce new product developments and influence potential customers with in-depth information. It will be a 12-minute oral presentation and must have an educational outcome for participants (sales presentations and pure product promotion will not be accepted). A maximum of two proposals may be submitted per company.
How to Submit
1. Prepare your submission up to 250 words in total. You may like to format as:
- Introduction / background
- Method / implementation / approach
- Discussion / outcome / learning objectives
- Conclusion / relevance to occupational therapy knowledge practice
2. Click here to access the presentation submission portal.
Within the portal, you will need to 'Create a New Account', then 'Update Your Contact Information'. Once this step is done, you will see the 'Presentation Submission' tab.
3. Follow the instructions to submit your presentation. You will be asked the following questions:
- Presentation title
- Preferred presentation type
- Presentation theme / practice area
- Key words that relate to your submission
- Author names and affiliations
- Biography of the presenting author
- Your 250 word presentation submission
4. Complete your submission and 'Submit' then check your inbox for your confirmation email. If you have not received a confirmation email your presentation has not been submitted.
5. Notification of the outcome of your submission will be sent to you by email on 31 January 2024.