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Clinical Free Paper Track:This submission type is for those who would like to submit an Orthotic, Prosthetic or Pedorthic topic based on a case study, novel research, clinical techniques with or without patient data, and/or literature reviews. Free paper sessions will consist of several speakers presenting their abstract as a 10-minute oral presentation, followed by questions/discussion. Authors submitting multiple abstracts on a common subject may be asked to condense or alter abstracts prior to publication. The sessions are organized around a central theme and the presentations are based on abstract submissions accepted after the review process. Free papers may be submitted as a poster presentation or assigned to be presented as a poster presentation. The top-scoring submissions will be considered for the prestigious Thranhardt Award.
Clinical Symposium (Organized Session):The submission type is a full session submission - typically a 90-minute session panel program consisting typically three to four presenters. A Symposium should present thematically related research or topics addressing significant problems or controversies in orthotics and prosthetics. The symposium should bring together one or more subject matter experts to present current developments and planned research directions. Where appropriate, the symposium should present differing points of view on a particular topic.
Business Education Individual Paper/Presentation: This submission is for an individual 45–60-minute presentation to share your business expertise at the AOPA National Assembly. While we invite all presentations for submissions, we are looking for specific presentations on the following topics: best practices for scrubbing claims; utilizing social media to build your practice; understanding inventory management to save cost; accreditation specialist for clinics; and employee retention. Accepted presentations may be considered and eligible for the prestigious Sam E. Hamontree Business Education award.
Digital O&P Care Individual Paper/Presentation: While the Digital Education Workgroup is interested in a variety of education topics, they are specifically interested in the following.
DATA: Remote patient monitoring, AI Tools, Wearables, App-based data, DATA – What, When, How – Synthesis, and Implementation of an outcomes measuring program.
DESIGN: 3-D Printing, 3-D Devices, Modification Software, Remote education tools, CFab services, and Proper limb alignment in digital shape capture.
APPLICATION: Telehealth, HIPAA Compliance Online Digital, Collaborative – EMR with referrals, Digitizing fee schedules through AI, and Robotics in O&P.
Digital O&P Care Roundtable Full Session Submission: The submission type is a full session submission - typically a 90-minute session panel program consisting of four presenters. A Symposium should present thematically related research or topics addressing significant problems or controversies in digital O&P care. The symposium should bring together one or more of the world's leading experts to present current developments and planned research directions. Where appropriate, the symposium should present differing points of view on a particular topic.
View a video from the Digital O&P Care Workgroup on what they're looking for in 2026 and why your voice and expertise are so important in this year's program:
Pedorthic Individual Paper/Presentation: This submission type is for an individual presentation or paper that will be submitted as part of a larger session.
Pedorthic Roundtable Full Session Submission: The submission type is a full session submission - typically a 90-minute session panel program consisting of four presenters. A Symposium should present thematically related research or topics addressing significant problems or controversies in business education. The symposium should bring together one or more of the world's leading experts to present current developments and planned research directions. Where appropriate, the symposium should present differing points of view on a particular topic.
Technical Individual Paper/Presentation: This submission type is for an individual presentation or paper that will be submitted as part of a larger session. The workgroup is looking for a wide variety of education to accommodate all levels of experience. Share your technical fabrication technique with the profession. The workgroup is looking for unique content that is relevant, practical and will make an impact on the technical community. Demonstrations and hands-on programming is a plus. No infomercials, please.
Technical Roundtable Full Session Submission: The submission type is a full session submission - typically a 90-minute session panel program consisting of four presenters. The roundtable should bring together two or more of the world's leading experts to present current developments and planned research directions. Where appropriate, the roundtable should present differing points of view on a particular topic. The workgroup is looking for a wide variety of education to accommodate all levels of experience. Share your technical fabrication technique with the profession. The workgroup is looking for unique content that is relevant, practical and will make an impact on the technical community. Demonstrations and hands-on programming is a plus. No infomercials, please.
Ask Me Anything Content Experts Table: After a successful inaugural event at the 2025 National Assembly, we are bringing the Ask Me Anything Content Experts Table back in Las Vegas. This dynamic, 30-minute "office hours" style experience provides attendees with a great opportunity to drop by informally, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions around hot topic areas with experts like yourself. Content Experts will be stationed at the Ask Me Anything table in the Exhibit Hall during their scheduled time slot to have conversations and answer questions about their area of expertise with unscheduled, drop-ins of attendees. Participants do not have to be speakers on the program. This is opportunity for both existing speakers to expand upon their presentation or for those not speaking but who have an expertise to have 30 minutes carved out to meet with attendees about a key topic area. Past topics included: workflow and process improvements, insurance contracting and renegotiations, mobile scanning, AI, and new product development - just to name a few. Please note that this is not a sales pitch or product demonstration, but a knowledge sharing opportunity.
With the exception of the Student Poster category, all proposals are due by March 4, 2026. Submit now>>
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