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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06/09/2022
ISPO 19th World Congress reunites the global P&O community
After its exclusively virtual edition in 2021, the 19th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) will be returning to an in-person event in Guadalajara, Mexico from 24 to 27 April 2023. For the first time in the history of the ISPO, the renowned World Congress with its international exhibition will be held in Latin America. With "The Art and the Science" as the theme, the event will provide an international platform for interdisciplinary exchange among professionals involved in the care of persons in need of prosthetic, orthotic, mobility and assistive devices.
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02/12/2021
ISPO 18th World Congress connects participants virtually around the world
The 18th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) was held from 1 to 4 November 2021 focussing on “Digital Transformation in an Evolving World”. Rolled out as a virtual edition, the event drew 1,000 participants from 83 countries, providing interdisciplinary learning opportunities, bringing together renowned experts to report their latest scientific research, and showcasing industry innovations for people who may benefit from the rehabilitation practice of prosthetic, orthotic, mobility, and assistive technology.
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