Building Community: Harnessing the Power of OT in the Heartland
2026 MOTA/NOTA/IOTA Joint Conference | October 2–3, 2026 | MCC Penn Valley, Kansas City, Missouri
Mark your calendars — the Heartland is calling!
Get ready for two days packed with inspiration, connection, and hands-on learning as occupational therapy professionals from Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa come together in Kansas City for the 2026 Joint Conference. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned practitioner, or somewhere in between, this is where our community comes together to grow, share, and celebrate everything OT.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, President of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California, as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Joint Conference!
Why you don’t want to miss this:
- Powerhouse programming — sessions covering the latest research, hands-on techniques, and practice trends shaping the future of OT across the tri-state region
- Networking that actually matters — connect with colleagues from three states who get exactly what you do
- CEUs made easy — earn the continuing education hours you need while learning from top voices in the field
- A true community celebration — this isn’t just a conference, it’s OTs from across the Heartland coming together to build something bigger
Visit this page often to see updates and recent announcements regarding opportunities to participate!