12/05/2025
Future innovators: How the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress empowers the next generation in assistive technology professionals
The I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress, taking place from 16–19 June 2025 in Stockholm, will not only showcase cutting-edge research and global collaboration – it will also serve as a stepping stone for the next generation of professionals in the development and provision of prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, other mobility devices and rehabilitation. With its growing student community and a strong focus on early-career support, the World Congress is setting the stage for the future of the mobility and rehabilitation sector.
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27/02/2025
Highlights, impulses & new formats: The congress programme is online
The scientific and technical programme of the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress is published. From 16 to 19 June 2025, the congress will bring together over 4,000 professionals from around the globe under the theme "Science in Practice, Practice in Science: Collaboration and innovation towards sustainable rehabilitation". More than 600 presenters will discuss the latest developments in the fields of prosthetics, orthotics, mobility, assistive technology and rehabilitation in more than 150 sessions.
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17/06/2024
Sweden hosts the I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress
For the first time in a decade, the World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) returns to Europe. From 16 to 19 June 2025, Stockholm will become the global hub for professionals involved in the support of persons in need of prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, assistive devices, rehabilitation engineering and related subjects. Under the theme "Science in Practice, Practice in Science: Collaboration and innovation towards sustainable rehabilitation", the programme will offer various formats to foster and highlight interdisciplinary cooperation. The accompanying exhibition attracts companies from around the world, including numerous market leaders and young innovative companies, to showcase their products and services.
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23/05/2023
Successful Premiere of the ISPO World Congress in Latin America
The 19th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) celebrated a successful premiere in Latin America from 24 to 27 April in the Mexican city of Guadalajara. The prestigious World Congress welcomed 1,500 participants from 73 countries who came to gain insights into the latest scientific findings as well as the most current developments in treatment and care. At the exhibition, 110 companies from 28 countries showcased their products and solutions for modern treatments for people with disabilities.
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29/03/2023
ISPO 19th World Congress in the land of Mariachi
From 24 to 27 April, professionals involved in the care of persons in need of prosthetic, orthotic, mobility and assistive devices are gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara for the 19th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). For the first time in the history of the ISPO, this prestigious industry get-together is to be held in Latin America. "The Art and the Science" is the theme of this year's World Congress and its accompanying exhibition, which will offer opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue on professional experiences. At the industry exhibition, over 100 companies from 28 countries are presenting their products and solutions for use in modern treatments for people with disabilities. At the World Congress, speakers from all over the world will give insights into the latest scientific findings as well as state-of-the-art treatments.
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06/02/2023
High-profile programme promotes interdisciplinary knowledge transfer
The 19th edition of the World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), the leading global event for mobility products (prosthetics, orthotics, and wheelchairs), assistive technology and rehabilitation services, will be taking place in Latin America for the first time from 24 to 27 April. The prestigious World Congress brings together experts from diverse fields and offers an exceptional platform to share the latest developments in the field. At the accompanying exhibition, more than 90 exhibitors will provide a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the global assistive technology market.
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