News and Upcoming Events
Call for Abstracts: 2026 CSOS Occupational Science Day in Canada
The Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists (CSOS) invites abstract submissions for the 2026 Occupational Science Day in Canada, to be held virtually on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Occupational Science: Research, Knowledge, and Advocacy for Change in Challenging Times,” welcomes contributions that advance research, theory, and lived experience in occupational science.
Both graduate students and independent researchers are encouraged to submit.
📅 Date: January 23, 2026
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎤 Keynote: Dr. Niki Kiepek – Townsend Polatajko Lectureship
🕓 Deadline: November 17, 2025
Submit your abstract and view full guidelines here:
👉 Submit Abstract
Save the Date! OS Day in Canada
We’re excited to announce that the next Occupational Science (OS) Day in Canada will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026! Moving forward, OS Day will be celebrated on the fourth Friday of January each year, providing a dedicated time to recognize and advance the field of occupational science across the country.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates:
📅 2026 – Friday, January 23
📅 2027 – Friday, January 22
📅 2028 – Friday, January 28
Call for 2025 CSOS Membership
It’s that time of year again! Please renew your CSOS membership. Your membership is vital to helping us grow and chart new directions. We are excited to start our new membership year January 31, 2025 to March 1, 2026.
We have linked the call for individual, student and institutional memberships: please CLICK HERE. Please sign up for opportunities to support our committees and to help us plan for upcoming events. We need you to help CSOS grow!
*Please note, if you previously renewed your membership when registering for the 2025 OS Day in Canada, you do not need to do this again.
Canadian Society for Occupational Science (CSOS) Occupational Science Symposium Abstracts 2023
Canadian Society for Occupational Science (CSOS) Occupational Science Symposium Abstracts 2023