2026 TNOTA Conference Recap

What a weekend! The 2026 TNOTA Conference brought together more than 275 occupational therapy practitioners, students, educators, and other members of the OT community for several days of learning, connection, and collaboration in Nashville September 18-20, 2026.

Conference Weekend kicked off on Friday, September 18, with our Pre-Conference, featuring two sessions: Suicide Prevention Training and Ethics & Jurisprudence for the Tennessee-Based OT Practitioner. The main conference then offered 31 continuing education courses over two days, along with two poster sessions featuring the work and ideas of OT practitioners and students. In total, 132 speakers and poster presenters contributed to the educational experience, and attendees earned an impressive 1,626.25 contact hours collectively.

Beyond the educational sessions, the conference featured a dedicated Student Lounge, the President’s Opening Address, a keynote panel highlighting the benefits of interprofessional collaboration between occupational therapy practitioners and music therapists, and the TNOTA Annual Business Meeting.

The conference was made possible through the generous support of 3 Bronze, 6 Silver, 4 Gold, and 4 Platinum sponsors. We are grateful for their investment in TNOTA and the OT profession in Tennessee.

A special thank-you goes to Conference Committee Chairperson Valery Hanks and the entire Conference Committee along with staff members whose time and energy made the weekend a success.

Mark your calendars for September 17–19, 2027, when TNOTA will gather in Knoxville at South College-Knoxville. We look forward to another opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together!