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The 9th Emirates Biennial Physiotherapy Conference will return to Dubai on 3–4 October 2026, bringing together physiotherapy and rehabilitation professionals for two days of scientific exchange, professional development, and regional collaboration.
Hosted by the Emirates Physiotherapy Society (EPS), the biennial event continues to build its role as a key meeting point for the physiotherapy and rehabilitation community in the UAE and across the wider region. Over the years, the conference has become an important platform for sharing new knowledge, strengthening clinical practice, and connecting professionals working across different areas of rehabilitation.
This year’s theme, “From the UAE to the World: Advancing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation,” reflects a broader ambition to position the conference as both a national and international forum. It highlights the growing importance of knowledge exchange between local clinicians and the wider global rehabilitation community, while also reinforcing the UAE’s role in supporting professional growth and innovation in physiotherapy.
The conference is expected to feature expert-led scientific sessions, key specialty tracks, and abstract presentations, creating opportunities for attendees to engage with emerging ideas, evidence, and practical approaches across the field. By combining scientific content with multidisciplinary participation, the event aims to appeal to a wide audience including clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry leaders.
For the wider rehabilitation sector, conferences such as this are increasingly important because they help connect frontline practice with research, education, and service development. In a region where rehabilitation demand continues to grow, the value of structured professional forums lies not only in showcasing expertise, but also in helping build stronger networks and more consistent standards across care settings.
For IMEA CPO readers, the conference is also relevant because physiotherapy remains closely linked to broader rehabilitation outcomes, particularly in areas such as post-operative recovery, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, mobility restoration, and multidisciplinary patient management. Events that strengthen collaboration between physiotherapists and the wider rehabilitation community can have wider benefits across service delivery.
With Dubai once again hosting the conference, the 9th edition looks set to provide a strong platform for discussion, learning, and professional connection under a theme that links UAE practice to the wider global future of rehabilitation.
