Gather with Gowan for World OT Day

Integrating Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy into Complex Clinical Practice

October 27, 2026

Hockley Valley Resort, Mono, Ontario + Virtual Attendance

EARLY BIRD PRICING ON NOW! For a limited time only.

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Gather. Connect. Learn. Celebrate.

Join occupational therapists from within and beyond the Gowan community for a day of meaningful learning, professional connection, and celebration. Through engaging presentations, collaborative discussions, and relationship-focused perspectives, this event will explore the complexities and possibilities of occupational therapy in private-sector practice.

You do not need to currently work with Gowan Consulting to attend.

Gather

Join occupational therapy professionals from across Canada to celebrate World OT Day.

Connect

Build meaningful professional relationships and exchange ideas that inspire practice.

Learn

Engage in thoughtful conversations and leave with practical insights you can use.

What to Expect

Indigenous Opening Ceremony

We begin with gratitude, recognizing the land, knowledge keepers, and community.

Keynote

A compelling keynote from a place of lived experience, setting the stage for learning and reflection. Themes include: workplace mental health, neurodiversity, the ending of a career, where OT would have helped, and more!

PechaKucha Presentations

Fast-paced, idea-rich presentations that spark new thinking.

Collaborative Discussion

Share perspectives, explore challenges, and co-create solutions.

Networking

Connect with peers and expand your professional circle.

Lunch & Snacks

Enjoy delicious lunch and snack options throughout the day.

Who Should Attend?

Occupational therapists working in, or interested in, complex private-sector practice.

This event is relevant to OTs supporting:

  • Workplace wellness
  • Workplace accommodation
  • Work-related trauma and injury
  • Return to work
  • Ergonomics
  • Employer and corporate training

Open to occupational therapists within and beyond Gowan Consulting.

REGISTRATION

Choose How You'll Attend

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In Person

$99 + HST

EARLY BIRD ON NOW! Ends September 25

Regular Price: $149.00 + HST

October 27, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hockley Valley Resort, Mono, Ontario

  • Attend the full in-person program
  • Participate in collaborative discussion
  • Connect with fellow occupational therapists
  • Lunch and refreshments included

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Virtual

$99 + HST

October 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Online

  • Access eligible virtual programming
  • Join remotely from wherever you are
  • Receive access instructions by email

 

 

 

 

 

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Food Preferences: Please indicate any food allergies or preferences.

Accommodations: Should you require accommodation to participate, kindly let us know.

Recommended Reading

Promoting Occupational Participation: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy (2022)

Some event programming will incorporate concepts from this text. Purchasing it is optional. Information about preferred pricing arranged through CAOT will be provided to registered attendees.