OTWorld 2026: Congress programme and ticket shop online - World Congress with live AI translation for the first time
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 2.5 billion people are dependent on medical aids. Under the motto "You make the difference," OTWorld will show at its Trade Show and World Congress from May 19 to 22, 2026, how professionals can provide even better care for people with medical aids – for a better quality of life, mobility, and participation. To enable visitors to prepare for their participation in Leipzig in the best possible way, the complete congress programme and the ticket shop for the world's largest meeting place for modern orthopaedic treatment and care are now available online.
Early bird prices for day and full tickets for the congress are valid until March 31, 2026.
From the field for the field
The World Congress is headed by Congress Presidents Dr Doris Maier, Medical Director at the BG Unfallklinik Murnau, and Thomas Münch, master orthopaedic technician, entrepreneur from Duisburg and Board Member of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (BIV-OT). Together with the programme and workshop committee – an interdisciplinary panel of experts from the fields of orthopaedic footwear technology, medicine, physiotherapy and science – they have developed a diverse and interdisciplinary programme.
The focus is on three key areas: rehabilitation, integrative care, and training. In addition, the conference will address current issues in prosthetics and orthotics, compression therapy, digital transformation, assistive technology research, and global care strategies. The programme shows how modern technical orthopedics strengthens orthopaedic treatment and care worldwide – in a practical, interdisciplinary, and international way.
Training for all professional groups
The World Congress brings together the entire range of training opportunities for all stakeholders in orthopaedic treatment and care under one roof. Employees in medical supply stores benefit from a dedicated focus with daily workshops on lymphology and issues specific to medical supply stores. Daily hands-on workshops with and on patients provide direct insight into current care practices. Additional take-home messages on symposia, workshops, and open submissions also facilitate individual programme planning.
New in 2026: Live AI-based translation
For the first time, the specialist event will be interpreted live with the help of AI. Visitors can access the translation directly via a QR code. All you need is a smartphone and your own headphones.
Further information on the congress programme is available online. The ticket shop can be accessed here.
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