2026 NCOTA Fall Conference

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September 18 - September 19

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In the Moments That Matter: Upholding Humanity in Practice

Upholding humanity in practice means remaining attentive, ethical, and responsive in every professional interaction. As occupational therapy practitioners, we are called to protect dignity and support meaningful participation, particularly for individuals and communities who face barriers to access, opportunity, or inclusion. Across settings and roles, we must exercise professional judgment, advocacy, and intentional care in ways that honor lived experience and promote justice through occupation.

Examine how your everyday clinical and professional decisions can reduce inequities and uphold human dignity. Join us as we explore how occupational therapy affirms that commitment through ethical reasoning, relationship-centered practice, and collective professional action.

Conference Schedule:

Friday, September 18

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am Keynote
  • 1:00-3:00 pm Concurrent Workshops
  • 4:30 – 6:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

Saturday, September 19

  • 8:00-10:00 am Concurrent Workshops
  • 10:15 – 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Concurrent SIS Lunch & Learns
  • 1:15 – 2:15 pm Business Meeting and Bylaws Vote
  • 2:30 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
  • 4:15 – 5:15 pm Closing Plenary: Ethics

NCOTA 2026 Fall Conference Sessions (may be subject to change)

Hotel Information

NCOTA has collaborated with two hotels near our venue to provide attendees the opportunity to reserve a room at a discounted rate. We heard you, and we have more rooms available than ever before!

Most sessions will be hosted in the Health Sciences Building on ECU Campus.

Act fast! You only have a limited time to reserve a hotel room at the discounted rate.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Book Here by August 18th

420 Moye Blvd,
Greenville, NC 27834

  • $149 for Studio Suite with King Bed
  • $159 for Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds

Residence Inn by Marriott

Book Here by August 18th

1820 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834

  • $138 for Studio Suite with King Bed
  • $149 for Studio Suite with Double Queen Beds

Courtyard by Marriott

Book Here by September 1st

2225 Stantonsburg Road (US 264)
Greenville, NC 27834

  • $139 for single king or double queen
  • Only eligible for stays from 9/18-9/19

 

Register For Conference

  • Early Bird registration ends August 17th
  • Register by September 5th to receive a lunch

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