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Conferences on psychology

Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
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 beijing, china
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 Barcelona, Spain
20th February London, United Kingdom
20th February Barcelona, Spain
26th February Taipei, Taiwan
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
3rd March Athens, Greece
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
4th March Singapore, Singapore
6th March Vienna, Austria
6th March Vienna, Austria
6th March Manila, Philippines
7th March London, United Kingdom
8th March Singapore, Singapore
12th March Honolulu, United States
12th March Berlin, Germany
12th March Berlin, Germany
13th March Online, Other
13th March Bangkok, Thailand
14th March London, United Kingdom
17th March Bangkok, Thailand
19th March Melbourne, Australia
19th March Los Angeles, United States
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Melbourne, Australia
21st March London, United Kingdom
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
23rd March Berlin, Germany
23rd March Hanoi, Vietnam
26th March Prague, Czech Republic

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