Welcome to Temple University’s 2025 Recreational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Conference!

Research to Practice

Virtual Conference: April 30th through May 14th

In-Person Conference: April 25th

At Temple University’s Ambler Campus

Experience this international conference for recreational therapy students, therapists, administrators, educators, researchers and more! This annual event is inspiring and engaging, and will rejuvenate your passion, encouraging you to take action to make meaningful change happen in your therapy practice.

You are invited to move from research to practice as you experience:

  • Engaging and invigorating sessions to help you learn, grow, and connect
  • Networking opportunities
  • The latest recreational therapy trends and research

You will leave the conference with the tools, resources, ideas, and inspiration to put research evidence into practice, maximizing client outcomes.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Presenter Proposals: February 1, 2025

  • Presenter Materials: March 31, 2025

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 1, 2025

  • Late Registration Deadline: April 12, 2025 for the in-person conference and May 7, 2025 for the online conference