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Conferences on psychology

Upcoming psychology Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
27th August Online, Other
1st September London, United Kingdom
3rd September Manchester, United Kingdom
5th September London, United Kingdom
6th September London, United Kingdom
6th September London, United Kingdom
9th September Rome, Italy
9th September Rome, Italy
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
9th September Guadalajara, Mexico
10th September Greater Noida, India
11th September xian, china
12th September London, United Kingdom
12th September Online, Other
13th September Rome, Italy
13th September Rome, Italy
14th September Rome, Italy
17th September Madrid, Spain
18th September Palo Alto, United States
19th September London, United Kingdom
23rd September Alvsjo, Sweden
25th September London, United Kingdom
25th September Osaka, Japan
26th September Osaka, Japan
26th September London, United Kingdom
26th September Lisbon, Portugal
27th September Barcelona, Spain
2nd October London, United Kingdom
4th October Istanbul, Turkey
6th October Dubai, United States
10th October London, United Kingdom
15th October Turku, Finland
15th October Antalya, Turkey
15th October Antalya, Turkey
15th October Online, Other
15th October Los Angeles, United States
15th October Taipei, Taiwan
16th October Milan, Italy
16th October Milan, Italy
17th October Online, Other
17th October London, United Kingdom
22nd October Oxford, United Kingdom
23rd October Oxford, United Kingdom
23rd October Geneva, Switzerland
23rd October Geneva, Switzerland
28th October Kyoto, Japan
29th October Kyoto, Japan
30th October Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
31st October Hanoi, Vietnam

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