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Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
22nd June Lima, Peru
22nd June Skopje, North Macedonia
23rd June Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25th June Bangkok, Thailand
26th June Edinburgh, United Kingdom
26th June Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
26th June chengdu, china
26th June Edinburgh, United Kingdom
26th June Istanbul, Turkey
27th June London, United Kingdom
2nd July Zurich, Switzerland
3rd July kuala lumpur, malaysia
4th July London, United Kingdom
5th July Singapore, Singapore
6th July Bangkok, Thailand
7th July London, United Kingdom
7th July Bangkok, Thailand
9th July London, United Kingdom
9th July Helsinki, Finland
14th July Fukuoka, Japan
15th July Galway, Ireland
15th July Galway, Ireland
17th July London, United Kingdom
17th July Tokyo, Japan
18th July London, United Kingdom
18th July Ponta Delgada, Portugal
20th July Toronto, Canada
20th July Delft, Netherlands
21st July Hanoi, Vietnam
23rd July Copenhagen, Denmark
24th July Coimbra, Portugal
24th July Palma de Mallorca, Spain
30th July Singapore, Singapore
31st July New York, United States
5th August Bali, Indonesia
5th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6th August Bangkok, Thailand
9th August Bali, Indonesia
11th August Online, Other
13th August Los Angeles, United States
19th August Burgas, Bulgaria
19th August Burgas, Bulgaria
20th August Oxford, United Kingdom
20th August Istanbul, Turkey
20th August Istanbul, Turkey
20th August Princeton, United States
21st August Valletta, Malta
21st August Oxford, United Kingdom
21st August Oxford, United Kingdom
24th August Jakarta, Indonesia

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