MEETINGS
Save the Date for the ACPOC 2026 Annual Meeting!
April 29– May 2 | Philadelphia, PA | Double Tree by Hilton
Thank You to our Meeting Host,
Registration for ACPOC’s 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place April 29– May 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA is now open! We look forward to seeing you all again for 3 days of engaging educational sessions. So don’t hesitate and register today!
Meeting Registration
ACPOC Members — $575
Non-Members — $875
Students — $200
Call for Abstracts
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 1st at 11:59pm CST
New Investigator Award Submission Deadline: December 1st at 11:59pm CST
ACPOC is calling for abstracts for the Annual Meeting! We encourage all professionals interested in pediatric musculoskeletal disorders to begin planning for their participation in ACPOC’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
We are interested in a multitude of topics that revolve around orthopaedic and rehabilitative treatment of children. Intervention can include:
- Prostheses
- Orthoses
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Seating and Mobility
- Adaptive Equipment and DME
- Motion Analysis
- Outcomes Measures
- Surgical Interventions
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- International and Global Relationships and Experiences
- Pharmacological Management
- Other
Surgical presentations require a review of appropriate imaging studies for proper planning and execution. All presenters are strongly encouraged to include not only clinical photos, but also x-rays, graphs and or charts in their presentations.
If you have any questions, please contact the ACPOC office at info@acpoc.org
Hotel Information
Book your group rate for Association of Children’s Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary: Association of Children’s Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) Start Date:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
End Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Last Day to Book: Friday, March 20, 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- Double Tree by Hilton Hotel for 239 USD per night
Featured Speakers for the 2026 Annual Meeting
Hector Kay Lecturer
Susan Apkon, MD
Dr. Susan Apkon is the Fischahs Chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Visiting Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Colorado School of Medicine. She leads a nationally recognized pediatric rehabilitation program that provides innovate and evidenced based care to children and adolescents with changes in function related to injury, illness, or congenital conditions.
Dr. Apkon’s clinical focus is on the care of children with neuromuscular conditions and is the Co-Director of the Neuromuscular Clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Dr. Apkon’s research interests are focused on providing novel treatments to children with neuromuscular conditions and has been involved over the last 15 years in clinical trials, some of which have led to FDA approved drugs that are changing the course of pediatric neuromuscular diseases.
Presidential Lecturer
Jessica Cox, Motivational Speaker
Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured on TV shows like Ellen, CNN, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, and BBC News. Her speaking career spans 18 years, 28 countries, and audiences up to 40,000 people. Companies like AT&T, NASA, the Smithsonian, State Farm, and Cisco have asked her for inspirational workshops, keynotes, and more.
Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. Jessica grew up asking with frustration and anger, “Why me? Why do I have to be different?” She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life. Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits, an autobiographical self-help book that has sold more than 10,000 copies. She also writes a monthly article for Flying Magazine.
In 2020, Jessica announced plans to build The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4 seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. When she’s not flying off into the sunset, Jessica continues to train in Taekwondo, where she’s a Fourth Degree Black Belt.
Sponsor the 2026 Annual Meeting
ACPOC is once again excited to offer sponsorship opportunities for our industry partners. Many event sponsorship levels are available, including exhibit space, event sponsorships, and other exciting opportunities.
Time slots for Technical Workshop Presentations fill up fast. Submit your sponsor form today!
During the exhibitors’ technical workshops, commercial devices/products can be presented by the vendor without having to meet any of the normal scientific guidelines required of the scientific workshops. Here, commercial content will not be scrutinized. Essentially, this is a chance for you to present your techniques, manufacturing tools, devices, etc. to the audience and provide information on indications, fit, repair, solutions, etc.
Interested in learning more, or want to register for any of the sponsorships? Contact info@acpoc.org today for more information!
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