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Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
14th November Oxford, United Kingdom
14th November Tokyo, Japan
15th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
16th November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
18th November Online, Other
19th November Granada, Spain
19th November Washington DC, United States
19th November Copenhagen, Denmark
20th November Copenhagen, Denmark
20th November Online, Other
20th November Chiang Mai, Thailand
21st November Mumbai, India
22nd November London, United Kingdom
23rd November London, United Kingdom
23rd November Valencia, Spain
26th November Singapore, Singapore
27th November Vienna, Austria
27th November Vienna, Austria
27th November London, United Kingdom
2nd December Vienna, Austria
2nd December Vienna, Austria
2nd December Online, Other
3rd December Gdansk, Poland
4th December Xiamen, China
4th December Dublin, Ireland
4th December Dublin, Ireland
4th December Paris, France
7th December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8th December Singapore, Singapore
8th December Bangkok, Thailand
10th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
10th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
11th December Poznan, Poland
11th December Istanbul, Turkey
15th December Online, Other
16th December Bali, Indonesia
17th December Bali, Indonesia
18th December Berlin, Germany
18th December Berlin, Germany
19th December Online, Other
20th December Bangkok, Thailand
4th January Paris, France
5th January Phuket, Thailand
8th January Key West, United States
8th January sanya, china
8th January sanya, china
8th January KEY WEST, United States
8th January sanya, china
13th January Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
15th January Cyberjaya, Malaysia

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:
βœ“ Lower cost
βœ“ Access to international speakers
βœ“ Flexible scheduling

In-Person Advantages:
βœ“ Networking opportunities
βœ“ Hands-on workshops (e.g., therapy techniques)
βœ“ 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