mOTivate 2027

Join AROTA June 11–12, 2027 for our annual conference experience designed to support occupational therapy practitioners, students, educators, and leaders through learning, connection, advocacy, and professional growth.

Conference Overview

Motivate is the annual conference hosted by the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association which seeks to provide you with:

Tools to succeed in your career in occupational therapy
Networking to aid in your growth as an occupational therapy practitioner
Knowledge to be proactive in legislation affecting occupational therapy in Arkansas
Knowledge of current research being done by others in Arkansas

Date

June 11–12, 2027

Location

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Purpose

Professional development, networking, advocacy, research, and occupation-centered practice.

Call for Posters & Presentations

AROTA invites practitioners, educators, students, researchers, and leaders to submit a proposal to share expertise with the occupational therapy community.

Deadline to submit: April 1, 2027

For questions about the submission process, please contact the AROTA secretary at secretary.arota@gmail.com.

Apply to Present

2026 AROTA Excellence Awards

AROTA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards. Help recognize colleagues, educators, fieldwork educators, and students who demonstrate outstanding contributions, qualities, and impact within occupational therapy.

Most Outstanding OTR
Most Outstanding OTA
Most Outstanding Fieldwork Educator
Most Outstanding Academic Educator
Most Outstanding OTA Student
Most Outstanding OT Student

Nominate Someone

Conference Registration

Ready to attend mOTivate 2027? Register for the full conference, Friday dinner, Saturday sessions, or available special registration categories through the official conference registration page.