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Disability Challenge Conference

Welcome to the Eighth International Scientific Conference for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – Disability Challenge. For seven consecutive years, the conference has brought together physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, physicians, researchers, educators, decision-makers, and people with disabilities to exchange knowledge and turn it into real change.

This edition, themed "A New Era of Artificial Intelligence and Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy", explores how evidence-based rehabilitation, assistive technology, and AI can expand independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Through scientific sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and a specialized exhibition, participants will connect with experts and organizations shaping a more accessible future.

We are honored by your participation and look forward to an inspiring edition.

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Triumph Luxury Hotel - New Cairo

The eighth edition

From 16–17 April 2027

Join a powerful platform that empowers innovation, inclusion, and opportunity. Connect with leaders, experts, and changemakers shaping a more accessible future.

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Editions Journey

Seventh Edition 2025

Disability Challenge 7

Date December 12–13, 2025
Venue InterContinental Citystars, Nasr City
+4,500 Attendees
+80 Exhibitors
+100 Lectures
About the Conference:
A conference that brings together various stakeholders concerned with disability issues to share knowledge and experiences, explore the latest solutions and innovations, and build a more inclusive, accessible, and empowering future for people with disabilities.
Sixth Edition 2024

Disability Challenge 6

Date December 6–7, 2024
Venue World Trade Center
+2,500 Attendees
+50 Exhibitors
+75 Lectures
About the Conference:
An event that brings together experienced professionals and innovative thinkers from various fields to discuss disability-related issues, showcase successful experiences and modern technologies, and build partnerships that contribute to creating a more accessible, inclusive, and empowering society for everyone.
Fifth Edition 2023

Disability Challenge 5

Date December 9–10, 2023
Venue Grand Nile Tower
+2,000 Attendees
+40 Exhibitors
+50 Lectures
About the Conference:
The conference brings together experts, specialists, organizations, and people with disabilities to open a dialogue about a more inclusive future and explore innovative solutions that help overcome challenges, enhance independence, and create real opportunities for empowerment and participation.
Fourth Edition 2022

No Disability with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Date December 9–10, 2022
Venue Triumph Plaza Hotel, Heliopolis
+1,600 Attendees
+25 Exhibitors
+43 Lectures
About the Conference:
An inspiring space for exchanging ideas and experiences and showcasing the latest innovations and solutions that contribute to improving the lives of people with disabilities while promoting social inclusion, independence, and accessibility across various fields.
Third Edition 2021

No Disability with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Date December 17–18, 2021
Venue Triumph Plaza Hotel, Heliopolis
+1,450 Attendees
+22 Exhibitors
+40 Lectures
About the Conference:
A specialized conference that brings together leading experts, specialists, decision-makers, and those interested in disability-related issues, with the aim of highlighting key challenges and presenting solutions and innovations that support inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Second Edition 2020

No Disability with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Date December 11–12, 2020
Venue Triumph Plaza Hotel, Heliopolis
+1,250 Attendees
+17 Exhibitors
+30 Lectures
About the Conference:
A leading platform that brings together people with disabilities, disability rights advocates, policymakers, educators, researchers, and business leaders to discuss challenges, innovations, and opportunities related to the inclusion of people with disabilities.
First Edition 2019

No Disability with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Date December 12–13, 2019
Venue Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel / Shooting Club Square
+650 Attendees
+15 Exhibitors
+15 Lectures
About the Conference:
A platform that brings together leaders, innovators, and those interested in disability-related issues to exchange ideas, solutions, and opportunities that support the inclusion of people with disabilities, enhance accessibility, and empower them.

What Our Story

Our Journey Through 7 Editions

Disability Challenge Conference

5000

Participants

120

Speakers

239

Exhibiting Companies

353

Sessions & Workshops

12450+

Session Attendees

Conference Council Words

conference chairmans

Dr. Sami Abdel Samad

Dean of Physical Therapy at the Egyptian-Chinese University
Conference Chairman

Over the past seven years, the Disability Challenge Conference has successfully established a scientific and professional platform that brings together leading specialists and experts, contributing to knowledge exchange and the advancement of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices.

Today, we continue this journey with the eighth edition, driven by a more ambitious vision, advanced scientific content, and broader participation, offering an experience that meets the evolving needs of the field and opens new horizons for collaboration and innovation.

Seven years of success… and the eighth edition marks the beginning of a new chapter.

honorary president

Dr. Sami Saad

General Syndicate of Physiotherapists
Honorary President of the Conference

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the eighth edition of the Disability Challenge Conference, which, since its launch in 2019, has continued its journey of supporting science and knowledge and fostering the exchange of expertise in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Through this conference, we reaffirm our continued commitment to supporting scientific research and professional development, while strengthening collaboration among specialists and experts. This contributes to advancing rehabilitation services and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

With our sincere wishes for a successful conference and the achievement of its objectives.

The eighth edition
Triumph Luxury Hotel - New Cairo

Be Part of the Disability Challenge Conference
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Conference Board

<p><strong>Prof. Sami Saad</strong><br>Head of the Egyptian General Syndicate of Physical Therapy</p>

Prof. Sami Saad
Head of the Egyptian General Syndicate of Physical Therapy

<p><strong>Prof. Ahmed Ezz</strong><br>Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cleopatra Hospitals Group</p>

Prof. Ahmed Ezz
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cleopatra Hospitals Group

<p><strong>Prof. Hazem Khames</strong><br>Advisor to the Minister of Social Solidarity for NGOs operating in the health and medical sector, and Chairman of the Egyptian Anti-Doping Organization</p>

Prof. Hazem Khames
Advisor to the Minister of Social Solidarity for NGOs operating in the health and medical sector, and Chairman of the Egyptian Anti-Doping Organization

<p><strong>Prof. Mohamed Awad Tag El-Din</strong><br>Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health and Preventive Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ain Shams National University</p>

Prof. Mohamed Awad Tag El-Din
Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health and Preventive Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ain Shams National University

<p><strong>Prof. Ashraf Hatem</strong><br>Member of the Egyptian House of Representatives and Member of the Health Committee at the Inter-Parliamentary Union</p>

Prof. Ashraf Hatem
Member of the Egyptian House of Representatives and Member of the Health Committee at the Inter-Parliamentary Union

<p><strong>Prof. Ashraf El-Sheehy</strong><br>President of Badr University in Cairo and Chair of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives</p>

Prof. Ashraf El-Sheehy
President of Badr University in Cairo and Chair of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives

<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Sami Abdel-Samad</strong><br>Conference President<br>Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Egyptian Chinese University</p>

Prof. Dr. Sami Abdel-Samad
Conference President
Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Egyptian Chinese University

<p><strong>Prof. Adely Sobour</strong><br>First Vice President of the Conference<br>Professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Badr University in Cairo</p>

Prof. Adely Sobour
First Vice President of the Conference
Professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Badr University in Cairo

<p><strong>Prof. Mohamed Sarhan</strong><br>Second Vice President of the Conference<br>Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Suez Canal University</p>

Prof. Mohamed Sarhan
Second Vice President of the Conference
Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Suez Canal University

<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Siham Fahmy</strong><br>Conference Secretariat<br>Professor in the Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University</p>

Prof. Dr. Siham Fahmy
Conference Secretariat
Professor in the Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University

<p><strong>Dr. Ahmed Ezzat</strong><br>Conference Rapporteur<br>Treasurer of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy</p>

Dr. Ahmed Ezzat
Conference Rapporteur
Treasurer of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy

<p><strong>Ms. Heba Ghamry</strong><br>General Coordinator of the Conference</p>

Ms. Heba Ghamry
General Coordinator of the Conference

<p><strong>Dr. Mohamed Safy El-Din</strong><br>Chairman of the Organizing Committee</p>

Dr. Mohamed Safy El-Din
Chairman of the Organizing Committee

<p><strong>Mr. Mahmoud Ibrahim</strong><br>Vice Chair of the Exhibition Committee</p>

Mr. Mahmoud Ibrahim
Vice Chair of the Exhibition Committee

<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Amir Saleh</strong><br>Chair of the Scientific Committee<br>Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at City University (CUC), and Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University</p>

Prof. Dr. Amir Saleh
Chair of the Scientific Committee
Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at City University (CUC), and Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

<p><strong>Dr. Hafez Shawky</strong><br>Chairman of the Media and Public Relations Committee<br>Deputy Head of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy, and Chair of the Standards Development Committee at GAHAR</p>

Dr. Hafez Shawky
Chairman of the Media and Public Relations Committee
Deputy Head of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy, and Chair of the Standards Development Committee at GAHAR

FAQ

What makes this edition unique?

This edition builds on an experience that began several years ago, while expanding the conference content beyond treatment and rehabilitation to include community inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, education, employment, and healthcare. The edition also combines scientific and practical aspects through lectures, workshops, the exhibition, and accompanying activities.

What value does the attendee gain?

Attendees have the opportunity to benefit from scientific content and specialized expertise, learn about the latest trends and solutions related to rehabilitation and disability, connect with specialists and organizations working in the field, and explore services, technologies, and products available in the market through participating organizations.

Why should I register now?

Early registration allows attendees to confirm their participation and benefit from the full conference program, especially with a limited number of seats and accompanying activities. It also provides a better opportunity to plan their attendance and make the most of the conference sessions and networking opportunities with specialists and participating organizations.

Which are the official organizing entities?

he conference is organized by the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy in Egypt, with organization and execution by OUN Egypt for Events & Conferences. The seventh edition (2025) was held under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Minister of Social Solidarity.

What is the role of the General Syndicate of Physical Therapy ?

The General Syndicate of Physical Therapy in Egypt is the scientific and professional umbrella of the conference. Prof. Dr. Sami Saad, President of the Syndicate, serves as Honorary President of the conference, and the scientific program is developed under the supervision of the Syndicate's experts to ensure its quality and relevance to professional practice.

Which entity is responsible for the organization and execution?

OUN Egypt is responsible for the organization and execution of the conference, including planning and coordination, attendee management and registration, venue preparations, production, sound, lighting and screens, exhibition and participating organization management, and the logistical execution of the conference.
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