HKOTA 45th Anniversary
Occupational Therapy Conference
Health & Wellbeing Through Occupation
Signify an important element of Occupational Therapy service.
It will be an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and experiences.
- December 2nd – 3rd, 2023
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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What is the event about?
Welcome Address
Dear Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends,
We are delighted to announce that the HKOTA 45th Anniversary OT Conference will take place on 2nd December and 3rd December, 2023.
The theme of the Conference is “Health & Wellbeing through Occupation”, signifying an important element of Occupational Therapy service. It will be an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and experiences.
A Summary of the Upcoming Conference and Workshops
Event Schedules
Day 1
2nd December, 2023
Prof. Emeritus Lindy CLEMSON
Plenary Speaker
Plenary I - Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) Program: Habit Reframing in Daily Life to Prevent Falls
- 10:30 - 11:15
- Moderator: Ms. Stella CHENG
Prof. Kenneth FONG
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Patrick SZE
Invited Speaker
Keynote session 1 - Healthy Living - Facilitating Environment
- 11:30 - 12:45
- Moderator: Dr. Alice CHAN
Mr. Armstrong CHIU
Invited Speaker
Mr. Stephen LEUNG
Invited Speaker
Ms. Cecilia LEUNG
Invited Speaker
Parallel session 1 - Eat Hearty - Feeding and Swallowing for All
- 1130: - 12:45
- Moderator: Ms. Hellen YANG
Dr Teresa MAY-BENSON
Plenary Speaker
Plenary II - What Role Does Sensory Integration Play in Occupation and Health
- 14:00 - 14:45
- Moderator: Dr. Cynthia LAI
Dr. Serena NG
Keynote Speaker
Ms. Cindy PONG
Invited Speaker
Ms. Janette TAM
Invited Speaker
Mr. Schwinger WONG
Invited Speaker
Keynote session 2 - Engagement and Empowerment - Path to Community Participation
- 15:00 - 16:30
- Moderator: Dr.Serena NG
Ms. Jamie CHENG
Keynote Speaker
Ms. Nancy SHUM
Invited Speaker
Dr. Eris HO
Invited Speaker
Keynote session 3 - Good Vibes Only - Community Health and Wellness in HK
- 15:00 - 16:30
- Moderator: Dr. Eris HO
Day 2
3rd December, 2023
Dr. Alice CHAN
Moderator
Workshop A: Enabling Environment
- 08:45 - 10:45
Dr. Cynthia LAI
Moderator
Workshop B: Enhancing Occupational Performance
- 08:45 - 10:45
Dr. Louisa WONG
Moderator
Workshop C: Empowering Functional Mobility Independence
- 11:00 - 13:00
Dr. Calvin YIP
Moderator
Workshop D: Facilitating Safe Eating Experience
- 11:00 - 13:00
















