Welcome
The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists (FSA) feels great pride and deep inspiration being the host for the European Congress of Occupational Therapy in 2012. We hope to see thousands of occupational therapists from Europe and around the world in Stockholm on 24-27 May 2012. Our work will be continually presented on website www.cotec2012.se. The theme for the Congress will be Occupational Diversity for the Future. This opens for a broad discussion on a wide spectrum of occupational therapy. Thus we expect interesting abstracts showing the latest in research and practice. Since the theme is so broad we hope that the information and discussion at the congress will break boundaries and point to new possibilities, where occupational therapy will play an important role.
Stockholm is a vibrant city with experience of arranging congresses. The combination of a COTEC Congress and the city of Stockholm is sure to give everyone who takes part a memory for life. May is usually one of the most beautiful months of the year. Please use our web-site and e-mail address, and prepare your contribution through abstracts, workshops or posters. We will prepare an exciting congress and a wonderful visit for you. We are excited to receive your contribution and to welcome you in 2012. 
Inga-Britt Lindström
Reg. OT, BSc OT, MD'h.c.',
President of the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists
COTEC alternate delegate
Lena Haglund
Reg. OT, PhD, MSc OT,
Vice president of the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists
On behalf of the Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC,) I would like to invite you to join us at the 9th European Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. The European Congress is the major event of Occupational Therapy in Europe. It will be a stimulating forum where colleagues from different countries and backgrounds have the opportunity of sharing their knowledge and examples of good practice. The Congress is an opportunity to learn about new developments and to support others in their search of excellence.
The motto "Occupational Diversity for the Future" reflects the nature of our profession and also aligns with the pressing demands of EU communities to embrace the diversity of populations, cultures, languages, religions and ages. Stockholm, the colourful and vivid city of North, will offer us the opportunities to meet friends, colleagues, to share ideas and experiences, to have fun. I would like to thank the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists for their hard work and efforts in organising and hosting the 9th European Congress in 2012. Looking forward seeing you in Stockholm!
Maria Skouroliakos
President of COTEC