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The Pakistan Orthotics & Prosthetics Conference has officially announced its new dates and location, reaffirming its role as one of the country’s most important professional gatherings for rehabilitation and assistive technology specialists.
The conference will now take place on 28–29 March 2026 at the PGMI Auditorium, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan.
This two-day event will bring together orthotists, prosthetists, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, educators, researchers, NGOs, and industry partners to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and discuss the future of orthotic and prosthetic services in Pakistan and the wider region.
Strengthening Rehabilitation Capacity in Pakistan
Pakistan faces a growing demand for orthotic and prosthetic services driven by trauma, congenital conditions, diabetes-related amputations, stroke, and post-conflict rehabilitation needs. The conference provides a critical platform to address these challenges through clinical education, policy dialogue, and technology transfer.
Sessions are expected to focus on:
- Advances in orthotic and prosthetic clinical practice
- Digital workflows, CAD/CAM, and 3D technologies
- Rehabilitation service delivery in low-resource and humanitarian settings
- Education, training, and professional development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care
Strategic Location: Peshawar
Hosting the conference at the PGMI Auditorium in Hayatabad, Peshawar, underscores the importance of expanding professional engagement beyond major metropolitan centers. Peshawar’s proximity to regions with significant rehabilitation needs highlights the conference’s commitment to inclusive capacity building and regional outreach.
Looking Ahead
With its updated schedule and venue, the Pakistan Orthotics & Prosthetics Conference 2026 is set to be a key milestone for the profession—supporting knowledge sharing, strengthening local expertise, and fostering collaboration between clinicians, educators, policymakers, and industry.
Further details regarding the scientific program, speakers, workshops, and registration are expected to be announced in the coming months.
