22 - 25 March 2027 ISPO 21st World Congress

Press releases overview

23/06/2025 Shaping futures, sharing knowledge: I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress 2025 celebrates innovation, inclusion and the next generation From 16 to 19 June 2025, Stockholm welcomed 3,200 participants from more than 100 countries and a wide range of professions in the field of prosthetics, orthotics and mobility assistive devices. This year’s guiding theme was: “Science in Practice, Practice in Science: Collaboration and innovation towards sustainable rehabilitation.” Continue reading
12/06/2025 The faces and stories behind the technology Why orthopaedic innovation is always personal – and how five extraordinary individuals will shape the I.S.P.O. World Congress in Stockholm. Continue reading
27/05/2025 More than technology: How start-ups are shaping the I.S.P.O. World Congress 2025 Start-ups are setting new standards in orthopaedic treatment and care. At this year's I.S.P.O. World Congress, 25 young companies from 16 countries will present their ideas for future-oriented and sustainable treatment and rehabilitation. The start-up area will be the innovation hub of the congress. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading