Date: 4 June 2026
Time: 19h30–20h30 (SAST)
CPD: accredited with SAMA : 1 CPD point
COST: Early bird R50 excl. VAT or ~$3 available until 10 days before the webinar date, thereafter R80 excl. VAT or ~$5
TITLE : When Therapy Meets Data: How Technology Is Transforming Rehabilitation & Education
About the talk:
This webinar explores the powerful intersection between clinical practice and technology, offering a fresh perspective on how data can enhance outcomes in both rehabilitation and educational settings.
From an Occupational Therapy viewpoint, we unpack real-world challenges therapists face daily—ranging from managing documentation and tracking progress to communicating effectively with parents and making informed clinical decisions. The session highlights how these demands can be streamlined without compromising the human, relationship-centered nature of therapy.
From an IT perspective, the webinar introduces how data engineering and AI can be used to organise information, identify meaningful trends, and support better decision-making—presented in a practical, accessible way that requires no technical background.
Designed for therapists, educators, clinic managers, and rehabilitation centres, this session offers valuable insights into how technology can support—not replace—professional expertise, ultimately leading to more efficient systems and improved client outcomes.
PRESENTERS: Maha Dridi (Occupational Therapist) and Fedi Soltani (Data and Business Intelligence Engineer)
Together they present from both a clinical and a technological perspective, combining human-centered occupational therapy practice with data systems, AI, and technology, in a way that is accessible, practical, and highly relevant to today’s professionals.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Fedi Soltani is a Data & Business Intelligence Engineer focused on building intelligent data ecosystems that bridge technology with real-world impact. His expertise lies in architecting scalable data platforms, automating complex processes, and embedding AI into data workflows to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation.With a background spanning multiple industries and international environments, he brings a systems-level perspective to how data can transform operational and decision-making processes. He is particularly focused on the application of data and AI within healthcare and therapy contexts, where well-designed systems can enhance clinical workflows, support better decision-making, and improve both practitioner effectiveness and client outcomes. Fedi’s approach combines technical depth with practical application, translating complex data concepts into solutions that are accessible, efficient, and aligned with human-centered care. Working at the intersection of technology and therapy, he aims to enable more adaptive, data-informed, and scalable care systems that support professionals without losing the personal essence of their work.
Maha Dridi is a licensed Occupational Therapist (BSc OT, OTR/L), Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician (ABAT), and Certified Cognitive Remediation Therapy(CRT) with over 10 years of experience working across the lifespan from early childhood to adulthood. She is a Senior OT Consultant, Neuro & Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialist, and founder of a therapy clinic focused on inclusive, evidence-based care. Maha brings extensive international experience, having worked across a variety of healthcare, educational, and community settings in both local and global contexts. Her approach blends neurodevelopmental and cognitive rehabilitation frameworks with a strengths-based, person-centred philosophy. She is also a published therapy content creator whose educational guides and visuals are used and shared by professionals and families worldwide. Her and her husband Fedi Soltani present from both a clinical and a technological perspective, combining human-centered occupational therapy practice with data systems, AI, and technology, in a way that is accessible, practical, and highly relevant to today’s professionals.