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Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
3rd March Athens, Greece
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
4th March Singapore, Singapore
6th March Vienna, Austria
6th March Manila, Philippines
6th March Vienna, Austria
7th March London, United Kingdom
8th March Singapore, Singapore
12th March Berlin, Germany
12th March Honolulu, United States
12th March Berlin, Germany
13th March Online, Other
13th March Bangkok, Thailand
14th March London, United Kingdom
17th March Bangkok, Thailand
19th March Los Angeles, United States
19th March Melbourne, Australia
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Melbourne, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
21st March London, United Kingdom
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
23rd March Hanoi, Vietnam
23rd March Berlin, Germany
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
26th March Bangkok, Thailand
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
27th March Singapore, Singapore
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Singapore, Singapore
3rd April New York, United States
8th April Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
13th April Tokyo, Japan
14th April Miami, United States
15th April Dubai, United Arab Emirates
16th April Ku?adas?, Turkey
17th April Athens, Greece
17th April Athens, Greece
22nd April London, United Kingdom
23rd April London, United Kingdom
23rd April Savannah, United States
24th April Madrid, Spain
24th April Madrid, Spain
25th April London, United Kingdom
5th May Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6th May Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
15th May London, 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