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Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
4th August Barcelona, Spain
5th August Barcelona, Spain
6th August Hyderabad, India
7th August Princeton, United States
8th August Berlin, Germany
8th August Berlin, Germany
9th August London, United Kingdom
11th August Barcelona, Spain
14th August Paris, France
14th August Paris, France
14th August Los Angeles, United States
20th August Burgas, Bulgaria
20th August Burgas, Bulgaria
22nd August Oxford, United Kingdom
22nd August Oxford, United Kingdom
22nd August Valletta, Malta
22nd August Oxford, United Kingdom
22nd August Bangkok, Thailand
25th August Kingscliff, Australia
28th August Bangkok, Thailand
1st September Bangkok, Thailand
4th September Granada, Spain
4th September Online, Other
4th September Granada, Spain
6th September London, United Kingdom
8th September Rome, Italy
8th September London, United Kingdom
9th September Rome, Italy
10th September Qom, Iran
10th September Rome, Italy
13th September London, United Kingdom
17th September Malang, Indonesia
19th September Prague, Czech Republic
19th September Prague, Czech Republic
20th September Oxford, United Kingdom
22nd September Budapest, Hungary
23rd September Budapest, Hungary
25th September London, United Kingdom
27th September London, United Kingdom
1st October Rome, Italy
3rd October New York, United States
3rd October Milan, Italy
3rd October Milan, Italy
6th October Istanbul, Turkey
7th October Montreal, Canada
9th October Dubai, United Arab Emirates
18th October Online, Other
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom

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