AOCPRM 2025 Call for Symposium
/ Workshop Session
The 9th Asia-Oceanian Conference of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (AOCPRM) 2025 organising committee invites organisations from academia, government, non-profit organisations, and the commercial sector to propose symposium / workshop for inclusion in the conference program. Companies sponsoring a symposium are required to take at least an exhibition booth.
(For more information, please contact the Conference Secretariat.)
Symposium / Workshop Theme
Proposals must align with the theme of AOCPRM 2025, “Future Proofing Rehabilitation: Building Solid Foundations, Embracing Change.”
Future-Oriented Topics
The symposium / workshop topics should focus on emerging trends and concepts.
Original Content
Symposium must include original data or concepts presented by field experts to promote broad debate and synthesis.
Clear Objectives
Each submission should define clear objectives and articulate the benefits the audience will gain from attending the session.
Format
Symposium: 90 minutes / session
Symposium consist of 15 to 20-minute presentations per speaker, followed by a combined discussion session. Suggested formats include maximum of 3 speakers and 1 chairperson per symposium. Speakers may also serve as chairpersons, and alternative formats like moderated debates are encouraged.
Workshop: 3 – 4 hours / session
Workshops consist of an interactive and hand-on activities. This may include clinical skill session or investigations interpretation or case-based discussion. It should not be solely didactic in nature. Suggested formats include maximum of 3 speakers and 1 chairperson.
Diversity
Symposium / workshop proposals featuring speakers and chairpersons from diverse backgrounds, including country of origin, gender, and different disciplinary backgrounds, are highly encouraged and will receive priority during the selection process.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on content quality and the credentials of proposed speakers. Submissions lacking speaker names and topics will not be considered.
Submission Deadline
The deadline for symposium submissions is 31st October 2024.
Notification
Accepted symposium results will be announced by 1st December 2024.
Registration
All accepted symposium / workshop speakers and chairpersons must register for the conference before 15th March 2025.
Abstract Submission
Speakers are required to submit an abstract through the online abstract submission system.
Submission Authorisation
The person submitting the symposium proposal must be either the chairperson or one of the speakers for that symposium.
Final Selection
The Scientific Committee’s selection of accepted symposium is final.
Terms and Conditions:
To submit, please send your proposal to abstract@aocprm2025.com with the title
“AOCPRM 2025: Submission for Workshop or Symposium by (Your Organisation’s Name) and (Title of Workshop or Symposium)”