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Conferences on psychology

Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
29th November Online, Other
29th November London, United Kingdom
1st December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd December Aba, United States
3rd December Vienna, Austria
4th December Gdansk, Poland
4th December New York, United States
5th December Dublin, Ireland
5th December Dublin, Ireland
5th December xiamen, china
6th December London, United Kingdom
8th December Oxford, United Kingdom
8th December Oxford, United Kingdom
8th December Online, Other
9th December Singapore, Singapore
9th December Singapore, Singapore
10th December Lisbon, Portugal
11th December Lake Buena Vista, United States
12th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
12th December Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
12th December ningbo, china
12th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
12th December Istanbul, Turkey
13th December Online, Other
15th December Bangkok, Thailand
15th December Bali, Indonesia
16th December Bali, Indonesia
17th December Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
19th December Berlin, Germany
22nd December Bangkok, Thailand
4th January Key West, United States
4th January KEY WEST, United States
8th January Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
8th January Bengaluru, India
10th January Online, Other
16th January shanghai, china
18th January Online, Other
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
22nd January Bali, United States
3rd February Singapore, Singapore
6th February Budapest, Hungary
7th February London, United Kingdom
12th February Bali, Indonesia
14th February London, United Kingdom
16th February Dubai, United Arab Emirates
17th February Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19th February Amsterdam, Netherlands
20th February London, United Kingdom
20th February Barcelona, Spain

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