Special Events

THURSDAY 09 | 09 | 2021

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Women registering for the 2021 National Assembly are invited to a special event acknowledging the contributions and advancements of women in O&P. The program offers women a casual opportunity to network and learn from other successful female professionals, celebrate landmark achievements, leadership, and discuss the future of women in the industry. Lunch will be served. Space is limited. There is no cost to participate, however a ticket is required. You will have the opportunity to sign up as part of the registration process.

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Don’t miss the fun opening reception as exhibitors welcome you to the National Assembly “Boston Style.” Enjoy refreshments, peruse the Exhibit Hall, and meet up with your friends and colleagues. For more fun and CE Credits, participate in the Exhibit Hall Passbook to win great prizes. The Welcome Celebration is included in your full conference registration. Guest tickets are available for purchase.

ADVOCACY | RESEARCH | EDUCATION

FRIDAY 09 | 10 | 2021

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Join your colleagues as we celebrate past and present winners of the prestigious Thranhardt Award with a special luncheon to honor the top researchers in the profession.

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Join your colleagues for a reception in support of the O&P PAC. All 2021 Donors welcome.

Calling All Students and Residents— Gain National Recognition and Advance Your Career

Enter to win one of two prestigious awards—the Student-Resident Poster Award honors two meritorious scientific papers submitted for presentation as a poster at the AOPA National Assembly. The purpose of these awards is to encourage students and residents to display outstanding posters at the AOPA National Assembly.

The Otto and Lucille Becker Award will be presented for the best orthotic abstract submitted and the Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award for the best prosthetic abstract submitted by a qualifying student or resident. The associated school will also be honored as well.

For complete rules and to submit your abstract, visit www.AOPAassembly.org. Questions? Contact AOPA Headquarters at Assembly@AOPAnet.org.