2025 Conference Online Venue!
Our 2026 URTA Conference theme is ROOTED AND RISING!
Join us as we celebrate Utah’s rich Recreation Therapy legacy and rise together with cutting-edge ideas and research to shape the future of our field.
We are excited to be gearing up for our annual conference, taking place March 19-20, 2026, at The Conference Center at Miller Campus in Salt Lake City!
This year’s theme is "Rooted and Rising."
While the conference seems far away, it tends to sneak up on us. We are sending out our presenter application now to encourage you to start thinking about how you want to contribute to another great event.
We’ve made a few minor changes to the application process this year to make things clearer and more efficient:
We now call the "Call for Presenters" simply the Presenter Application.
We've shortened the initial application requirements. Full information is only required after acceptance, by February 2, 2026.
We've clarified all deadlines and dates for accepted presenters
Important Deadlines & Dates:
Nov 30, 2025: Apply by this date for up to $100 off registration
Dec 31, 2025: Apply by this date for up to $75 off registration
Jan 31, 2026: Apply by this date for up to $50 off registration
Jan 10, 2026: Presenter Acceptance Emails Sent
Feb 2, 2026: ALL required presenter information due (if accepted)
Mar 14, 2026: Handouts/pre-recorded sessions due
Ready to Apply?
Presenter Application Outline (Use this to prepare your information)
Information and Application for Student Volunteers will be COMING SOON!
Know someone who is awesome and is passionate about recreation therapy? Nominate them for recognition and an award at the annual Utah Recreation Therapy Conference! Each year URTA Members and friends are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the profession in the following categories: Outstanding Member, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Program, Community Service. Nominations will close February 6th.
COMING SOON!