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Join your colleagues from around the world at the 2013 O&P World Congress, September 18-21, 2013 in Orlando, Florida, USA!
Expand your knowledge, grow your market presence, and advance your career at this unique global gathering of high visibility and importance.
Why you should plan to attend
Research and development expenditures in the United States are more than $95 billion, making the United States the leader in medical innovation and creating the ideal location for a unique gathering of high visibility and importance.
Superior Clinical Education featuring the best speakers from around the world. Hear from physicians, researchers, and top-notch practitioners.
Practical learning and live demonstrations.
Preparation for the massive changes that U.S. health care reform is sure to bring, and its influence on global health policy.
Networking with an elite and influential group of professionals.
Largest display of exhibits in the United States for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession
Ideal U.S. location chosen for travel ease and popularity
About Orlando
Getting to Orlando is easy. Orlando’s world-class airport provides you access from nearly anywhere in the world. With more than 31 scheduled airlines providing nonstop service from 88 domestic cities in the U.S. and 19 international cities, nearly every major destination flies into Orlando International Airport (MCO).
With seven of the world’s top 20 theme parks in one destination, not to mention nearly 100 other attractions, Orlando certainly knows how to entertain. Whether you consider entertainment a sandy beach, a fast paced thrill ride, theater, dance, museums, shopping, spas, golf or a delightful dining experience—Orlando has it all.
THEME PARKS
Explore what’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® Resort, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Orlando’s other world-famous theme parks. Learn More
ATTRACTIONS
Fill your days and nights with unique experiences outside of the theme parks. From rockets to acrobats, Orlando’s attractions will take your vacation to new heights. Learn More
ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY
Discover what inspires a city built on imagination. Live music, theater, dance, galleries, museums and festivals are just a taste of Orlando’s arts and culture scene. Learn More
SHOPPING
Whether you’re looking for a splurge or a steal, Orlando’s collection of malls, outlets, boutiques and galleries, all within a fifteen-minute drive, will indulge every retail whim.Learn More
SPAS
Whether it’s a quick rubdown or a head-to-toe rejuvenation, find your inner (and outer!) glow at one of Orlando’s award-winning spas. Learn More
SPORTS, RECREATION & OUTDOORS
Get moving and experience Orlando’s unexpected thrills. Whatever your passion, there’s an activity for you. Learn More
GOLF
Tee off in one of the world’s largest golf destinations. Orlando’s famously beautiful golf courses, top-ranked instructors and luxurious resorts cater to the most discerning golf enthusiasts. Learn More
DINING
Whether you’re looking for a neighborhood café or a kid-friendly eatery, Orlando’s restaurant scene has grown into an eclectic mix of dining experiences at a variety of price points. Learn More
NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
Orlando is just as fun after dark as it is during the day. Visit one of our unique entertainment complexes, take in a show at a dinner theater or crack up at an all-ages comedy club.
Special Offers for Attendees
Purchase specially priced Disney Theme Park tickets HERE.
Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is September 17, 2013.
You may also call 407-566-5600 and speak with a Groups Ticket Representative to purchase the specialty priced tickets for the World Congress. These prices are not available at the on-site box office.
Exhibition/Trade Show
Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to peruse the largest exhibit hall for orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics in the United States. In addition to the latest technology and wide variety of products and services offered, the exhibit hall will feature entertaining networking events and opportunities to win great prizes; 250 exhibitors are anticipated.
PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS
Can you afford NOT to be part of the leading congress in the world’s largest O&P marketplace? Grow your market presence at this unique, global gathering of high visibility and importance.
The 2013 O&P World Congress will give you the opportunity to meet new customers and build relationships with existing clients. The National Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics profession; the O&P World Congress will benefit from that success. Current partners include USISPO and the German Association. Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce your products and services to an expanded group of decision makers.
Exhibiting at this important global event will give you the opportunity to
- Build your customer base and increase sales;
- Experience face-to-face time with existing customers to answer questions and build relationships;
- Enjoy sponsored networking opportunities, including an opening reception in the exhibit hall;
- Take advantage of fun traffic building opportunities;
- Increase visibility for your company/organization in a targeted market;
- Host a Manufactures Workshop and/or Product Preview Theater;
- Take advantage of education sessions to learn what’s happening with health care reform, Medicare, and other regulatory agencies that affect your bottom line;
- Speak to AOPA coding experts to learn what’s happening at CMS.
The 2013 O&P World Congress Exhibitor Prospectus.
Questions regarding Exhibitor Opportunities?
Contact Kelly O’Neill at koneill@AOPAnet.org or 571/431-0852.
Registration
To register for the 2013 AOPA Hosted World Congress via mail or fax, please use this form. Online registration is now open, please register here.
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Contact Us
For additional information, please contact us at info@AOPAnet.org or (571) 431-0876.
The 2013 World Congress Planning committee consists of some of the brightest scientific minds representing ten different countries from around the world.
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David A. Boone, CP, Ph.D., MPH (Committee Chairman) Orthocare Innovations LLC USA |
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Lisa Arbogast WillowWood |
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Jon Batzdorff, CPO, USISPO Vice Chairman and Latin American Consultant Prosthetika USA |
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Frank H. Bostock, CO, FAAOP Hanger Clinic USA |
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Bernhard Budaker Representative for German Association/Confair and Deputy Head of Department and Group Manager Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, Stuttgart, Germany |
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James H. Campbell, Ph.D., CO Becker Orthopedic USA |
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Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng, Ph.D. INAIL Prostheses Centre Italy |
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Thomas V. DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOP, AOPA Immediate Past President |
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Dianne Farabi, Staff USISPO |
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Mark Geil, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Georgia State University USA |
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Ritu Ghosh, Deputy Director –Training Mobility India Bangalore, India |
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Jose Miguel Gomez, MD, LO Gomez Orthotic Systems Bogota, Columbia |
| Thomas Kirk, Ph.D., AOPA President Hanger Clinic USA | |
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Robert S. Kistenberg, MPH, CP, LP, FAAOP, Chair US-ISPO Co-Director and Coordinator of Prosthetics MSPO Program Georgia Institute of Technology USA |
| Geza Kogler, CO, LO, Ph.D., L.Ped, MSPO, LOcularist, Coordinator of Research, Instructor of Orthotics MSPO Program Georgia Institute of Technology USA | |
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Aaron Leung, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering Hong Kong Polytechnic Univ. Hong Kong |
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Karen Lundquist, MBC Otto Bock Healthcare USA/Germany |
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Brad Mattear, CPA, CFo Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc. USA |
| Masse Niang, CPO, President African Federation of Orthopaedic Technicians Burkina Faso, Africa | |
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Stephanie Olivo Euro International USA |
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Michael Orendurff, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Director, Biomechanics Laboratory Orthocare Innovations LLC USA |
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Marlo Ortiz Vazquez del Mercado P.O Ortiz International S.A. Guadalajara, Jalisco México |
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Karen Peters Otto Bock Healthcare USA/Germany |
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Klaas Postema, MD, Ph.D., Professor University Medical Center Groningen Netherlands |
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Anthony Potter, Director, Product Mrktg Hanger Clinic USA |
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Nerrolyn Ramstrand, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Prosthetics and Orthotics School of Health Sciences, Jonkoping Univ Jonkoping, Sweden |
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Urs Schneider, MD, Ph.D. Representative for German Association/Confair Head of Department Orthopaedics & Systems in Motion, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Stuttgart, Germany |
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Jack E. Uellendahl, CPO Hanger Clinic USA |
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Jason Douglas Wening, MS, CPO, FAAOP Scheck & Siress Orthotics and Prosthetics |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL CONGRESS LANGUAGE?
A. The official congress language is English, all abstracts must be submitted in English and the program will be printed in English.
Q. CAN I GET CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING?
A. Yes. Once the education program is finalized, AOPA will apply for credits with the following organizations:
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
Board of Certification/Accreditation, International
Canadian Board for Certification in Prosthetic and Orthotics