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
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View Registration OptionsGather. 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
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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.