Youth.Academy TO 2026

Youth.Academy TO is your platform if you are just at the beginning of your professional journey in prosthetics and orthotics. Whether you are in training or studying – this is where you will meet like-minded people, gain valuable insights into the sector, and network and develop across disciplines.

Launched in 2011 by trainees and the Association of Supporters and Teachers in Orthopaedic Technology (ALLOF e. V.) as well as the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (BIV-OT), Youth.Academy TO has become a true highlight for the next generation of professionals - supported by the BIV-OT and many strong partners from the sector.

Youth.Academy TO 2026 – Be Part of It!

It’s happening again in 2026: Youth.Academy TO is back – right in the heart of OTWorld!

For two days, everything revolves around what move you forward: networking, improving your skills, inspiration – and plenty of fun.

What you can look forward to:
A varied programme with interesting lectures, fascinating insights into the latest treatment options and product developments – and a barbecue for Youth.Academy participants to get to know each other, exchange experiences and celebrate together (on the first evening).

When?
Thursday, 21 May and Friday, 22 May 2026
(We recommend arriving on Wednesday, 20 May.)

Who can participate?
Are you in training or studying in one of the following areas? Then you are in the right place:

Prosthetics and orthotics
Orthopaedic footwear technology
Physiotherapy
Medicine

Tickets & registration
The ticket shop will open at the beginning of 2026. You can register individually or as a (school) class.

Your benefits:

Free admission to the OTWorld Trade Show on both days of the event
Free access to selected lectures and workshops at the OTWorld World Congress
Free travel to and from the exhibition centre within Leipzig (zone 110) by public transport on both days of the event
Exclusive programme items from the sponsors for Youth.Academy participants only
Exclusive Youth.Academy barbecue with delicious food and cool drinks

Two days that will move you forward – professionally and personally.
Two days you won’t forget any time soon.

Accommodation & Class Trip Packages

We have arranged a suitable and affordable accommodation in Leipzig and created special class trip packages in cooperation with our partner. You can find the offers and pricing from ALL-on-SEA, Camp & Sport Resort GmbH here.

The class trip packages are available until 15 September 2025.

Please note that the websites of our partner, linked below, are available in German only. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Overnight Prices per Person

Accommodation	1 night (breakfast included):	2 nights (incl. 2x breakfast & 1x dinner):
Own tent Tents are available to hire for an additional fee.	€ 27.00	€ 64.00
Tenthouse	€ 47.00	€ 99.00
Mobile Home or Holiday Home (ger. Mobilheim oder Ferienhaus)*	€ 62.00	€ 125.00

*Mobile homes and holiday homes include final cleaning, bed linen, and towel sets.

As a participant of Youth.Academy TO, you are invited to a barbecue on Thursday, 21 May 2025, which is why dinner is not included in the smaller overnight package on that date.

Accommodation Capacities

Accommodation Type	Occupancy per Tent/Unit	Maximum Total Capacity per Accommodation Type
Tent pitch	Depends on tent size	Up to 160 people
Tenthouse	8 people (standard), max. 9	-
Mobile Home	4 people (standard), max. 5	Max. 35 people
Holiday Home	4 people (standard), max. 5	Max. 25 people

Book now!

Location:
Schladitzer Bucht
Haynaer Straße
04519 Rackwitz
Germany

Contact: Melanie Schuster
E-mail: melanie.schuster@all-on-sea.de
Phone: +49 34294-858670

Website: https://www.campdavid-sportresort.de/

Please quote the reference “OTWORLD 2026” when booking!

Booking Information:
Please note that bookings for 20–22 May 2026 are currently only possible via the contact details provided above. Until 15 September 2025, all capacities have been blocked on the website – online booking is therefore not available at this time.

We kindly ask for your understanding in this matter!

Be more than just a visitor:

Are you in training, studying or have you recently graduated? Are you passionate about the world of orthopaedic treatment and care and do you have innovative ideas, exciting research results or clever solutions straight from the workshop – or from treating patients? Now is your chance to present your ideas to an international audience. Submit your contribution for the OTWorld World Congress!

More information about the Call for Papers