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Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
18th October Online, Other
20th October Online, Other
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
25th October London, United Kingdom
29th October Guelph, Canada
1st November Bangkok, Thailand
3rd November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5th November Geelong, Australia
6th November Nirjuli, India
7th November Bangkok, Thailand
8th November Oxford, United Kingdom
11th November New York, United States
13th November Los Angeles, United States
15th November London, United Kingdom
17th November London, United Kingdom
18th November Singapore, Singapore
19th November London, United Kingdom
20th November Washington DC, United States
21st November Copenhagen, Denmark
21st November Online, Other
21st November changchun, china
22nd November Mumbai, India
24th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
24th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
29th November Online, Other
29th November London, United Kingdom
1st December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd December Vienna, Austria
4th December New York, United States
4th December Gdansk, Poland
6th December London, United Kingdom
8th December Oxford, United Kingdom
9th December Singapore, Singapore
9th December Singapore, Singapore
10th December Lisbon, Portugal
11th December Lake Buena Vista, United States
15th December Bali, Indonesia
15th December Bangkok, Thailand
16th December Bali, Indonesia
22nd December Bangkok, Thailand
4th January Key West, United States
4th January KEY WEST, United States
8th January Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
3rd February Singapore, Singapore
6th February Budapest, Hungary

Psychology Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Psychology Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for researchers, clinicians, students, and professionals:

Major Annual Events:

  • American Psychological Association (APA) Convention
  • Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention
  • European Congress of Psychology

Specialty Conferences:

  • World Congress of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (WCCBT)
  • Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Annual Meeting
  • International Congress of Psychology (ICP)

Submission Process:

  1. Check deadlines ( 4-9 months in advance )
  2. Prepare:
  • Abstract (150-300 words, structured format)
  • Poster (typically 36"x48") or 15-minute talk
  1. Presentation formats:
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster sessions
  • Symposium/panel participation

Pro Tip: Many conferences offer student travel awards and early-career presentation slots .

Typical Registration Fees:

Conference

Early-Bird

Regular

Student

APA Convention

$350

$550

$200

APS Convention

$400

$600

$250

Virtual Only

40-60% discount

Funding Sources:

  • APA Travel Awards (for students/minority groups)
  • University department funds
  • NIH Travel Grants (for funded researchers)
  • Private foundations (e.g., APS Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding)

Virtual Benefits:
✓ Lower cost
✓ Access to international speakers
✓ Flexible scheduling

In-Person Advantages:
✓ Networking opportunities
✓ Hands-on workshops (e.g., therapy techniques)
✓ Exhibition hall access (test publishers, tech demos)

Hybrid Option available at most major conferences.

Essentials Checklist:

  • Printed posters (if presenting)
  • Business cards with ORCID/ResearchGate link
  • Portable charger
  • Comfortable shoes (expect 5+ miles of walking daily)
  • Light jacket (session rooms are often cold)

Pro Strategies:

  1. Use conference apps (APA uses Attendee Interactive)
  2. Attend "Meet the Editors" sessions
  3. Join special interest group meetings
  4. Follow conference hashtags (#APA2024 #APS2025)

Top CE-Accredited Events:

  • APA Convention (up to 30 CE credits)
  • National Register of Health Service Psychologists Conference
  • ABCT Annual Convention (for CBT professionals)

Verify credits with your licensing board.

2025-2026 Hot Research Areas:

  • AI in mental health assessment
  • Climate change psychology
  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy
  • Digital phenotyping
  • Cross-cultural neuropsychology

Selection Guide:

Specialty

Recommended Conferences

Clinical

APA, ABCT, ADAA

Cognitive

APS, Psychonomics Society

Developmental

SRCD, ISSBD

Industrial-Organizational

SIOP, EAWOP