Portugal ’25

28th ENOTHE Annual Meeting

The 28th ENOTHE Annual Meeting will take place between 23-25 October 2025, hosted by the Department of Occupational Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria – Portugal.

Looking forward to seeing you in Leiria!

Theme and topics

“Occupational Therapy Education: fostering global citizenship and partnerships”

Human variation and diversity competence
Curriculum designs for social action and planetary health
Technology for bridging gaps

Abstracts and Review

ENOTHE Annual Meetings audience is composed of occupational therapy educators, researchers, students, clinicians and other occupational therapy interested persons.

Abstract submission is done through an online platform, called ExOrdo. The information submitted, on this submission platform, will be the primordial reference for the annual meeting content related documents and communication. It is the author’s responsibility to submit correct information.

All submissions must be related to the theme and topics of the conference, with a clear focus on education in Occupational Therapy (OT) and Occupational Science (OS). You will be asked to choose one topic to submit under.

This Annual meeting will have a Book of Abstracts with ISBN.

All presentations, regardless of the format, should be done in the ENOTHE official language – English.

Abstract submission period: January 1st to March 31st 2025

Abstract review results: April 18th 2025

Presentation Formats available: Oral Presentation, Workshop, Poster (with option of pitch). Guidelines are under development

Meet-Up Adverts will be collected in a separate platform.

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Would you like to be an abstract reviewer for this Annual Meeting?

Abstract review is done through ExOrdo; number of abstracts per reviewer vary, but we look forward to do not have more than 15 abstracts assigned to each reviewer; this is a double-blind review; nepotism is prevented ; and reviewers cannot decline assigned reviews.

Review period if from April 1st to 15th.

To apply for Abstract reviewer complete the application form here.

Deadline for reviewer applications is March 16th 2025.

Leiria: About, Transport and Accommodation

About Leiria:

The charming city of Leiria is located in the central region of Portugal, in the Leiria district, halfway between Porto and Lisbon. It is surrounded by one of the oldest state forests in the world and rests on the banks of the River Lis. The city spreads itself over a series of hills, and from any given point you can see its great castle, a UNESCO heritage site. Leiria is also close enough to the ocean and sandy beaches, just a short drive away.

Know all about Leiria at the Leiria tourism webpage.

How to get to Leiria?

Closest airport is Lisbon airport. From there you can reach Leiria in a variety of ways: car, bus and train. Access the Leiria tourism webpage for more information.

Accommodation in Leiria:

A selection of 6 hotels has been made to your convenience. Upon reservation we invite you to mention that you will be attending this event in order to achieve the best rates.

Find all hotels locations (in relation to the Annual Meeting location) and contacts here : https://maps.app.goo.gl/6VSBCZFgayvtW5M8A