2026 Western Psychological Association WPA Convention Action through Psychology

Tacoma, Washington, USA, April 30-May 3, 2026

The Western Psychological Association Convention will be held in Tacoma, Washington, USA, from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The event’s theme Action through Psychology highlights how psychological research and practice can be used to foster meaningful change at the individual, community, and global levels. The convention will include various sessions covering theoretical, empirical, and applied areas of psychology. Participants will be able to engage in paper and poster sessions, symposia, workshops, and keynote lectures delivered by leading scholars and professionals. Overall, the event provides a valuable opportunity for networking, professional growth, and the sharing of innovative ideas among researchers, educators, clinicians, and students committed to advancing psychological science and practice.

For more detailed information, consult the website: https://westernpsych.org/convention-news/

2026 Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Conference

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 29 (pre-conference)-May 31, 2026

From May 29 (pre-conference) to May 31, 2026, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) will hold its annual conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This event will convene researchers, practitioners, educators, and mental health professionals from Canada and internationally to exchange research insights, clinical perspectives, and innovative practices in counselling and psychotherapy. The conference will provide a space for critical reflection and discussion on emerging trends, ongoing challenges, and future directions in counselling theory, practice, and education. Participants will be able to take part in a variety of presentation formats and professional development workshops aimed at promoting learning and collaboration. The event is especially intended for counsellors, educators, career professionals, academics, and policy makers, and offers meaningful opportunities for networking, continuing education, and professional growth.

More information on the website: https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/ccpa-annual-conference/

2026 NCDA Global Career Development Conference Creative Resilience: Integrating Dynamic Solutions in Career Development

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, June 30-July 2, 2026

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference, titled Creative Resilience: Integrating Dynamic Solutions in Career Development, will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, from June 30 to July 2, 2026.

The conference will bring together career development practitioners, scholars, educators, and policy makers who are interested in examining innovative approaches to fostering adaptability and resilience in today’s evolving world of work. Participants will take part in discussions focused on emerging labor market dynamics, social and economic challenges, and evidence-based interventions that help individuals manage career transitions. The program will feature a range of formats, including presentations, roundtable discussions, workshops, and poster sessions.

Further details are available on the website: https://www.ncdaconference.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/conference_home

31^st International Congress of Applied Psychology ICAP 2026 New Directions in Applied Psychology

Florence, Italy, July 21-25 2026

The 31^st International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) will be held in Florence from 21 to 25 July 2026.

ICAP 2026 is the world conference of the IAAP International Association of Applied Psychology (https://iaapsy.org/), the most prestigious association of Applied Psychology founded in 1920 (https://iaapsy.org/about/) with 18 divisions, which takes place every four years.

The congress will bring together leading experts from around the world to share their cutting-edge research and insights in applied psychology. ICAP 2026 will showcase the latest discoveries in applied psychology and explore their potential to generate positive change on both a personal and societal level.

The Congress President is Giuseppe Scaratti (Full Professor, Director of the Human and Social Sciences Department, University of Bergamo, Italy). The Congress Vice-Presidents are: Annamaria Di Fabio (Annamaria Di Fabio, Full Professor, Department of Education, Languages, Interculture, Literatures and Psychology, University of Florence, Italy) and Edoardo Lozza (Full Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, Italy).

Regarding the Scientific Committee, Annamaria Di Fabio is the President of the Scientific Committee and Program, and Dina Guglielmi (Full Professor, Department of Education Studies, University of Bologna) is the Vice-President of the Scientific Committee and Program, assisted by Giuseppe Scaratti and Edoardo Lozza. Also IAAP Presidents and Italian Representatives of each the 18 Divisions of IAAP are engaged on the scientific program committee with broad international representation.

Regarding the Organizing Committee, Giuseppe Scaratti is the President of the Organizing Committee assisted by Edoardo Lozza and Annamaria Di Fabio. Other members of the Organizing Committee are: Barbara Barbieri (University of Cagliari, Italy); Cinzia Castiglioni (Catholic University of Milan, Italy); Maddalena Gambirasio (University of Bergamo, Italy); Silvia Ivaldi (University of Bergamo, Italy); Marco Giovanni Mariani (University of Bologna, Italy); Letizia Palazzeschi (University of Florence, Italy); Vincenzo Russo (IULM University, Milan).

(https://www.icap2026.org/committees/).

The Congress will include prestigious Opening and Closing Keynote Speakers (https://www.icap2026.org/opening-and-closing-keynotes/)

Opening Keynote Speakers:

Sir Cary Cooper, CBD Ph.D (Knight Commander of the Excellent Order of the British Empire; 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology & Health; Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK; Immediate Past President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; President of the Institute of Welfare; Chair of the National Forum for Health & Wellbeing at Work).

Fanny M. Cheung, Ph.D (Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Hon. Senior Advisor, Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific Studies, Former Vice-President for Research and Choh-ming Li, Professor of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Asian Association of Social Psychology Lifetime Achievement Award Kuo-Shu Yang Medal 2023; IAAP Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to International Advancement of Applied Psychology 2014; American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology 2012).

Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Ph.D (Project Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; President, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES); Visiting Professor, United Nations University (UNU-IAS); Past Director and Professor, Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S) at the University of Tokyo; Past Senior Vice-Rector at United Nations University and Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations; Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Science). He will offer the video message on Sustainability Science including Welcome Greetings to participants from all over the world.

Closing Keynote Speakers:

David Blustein, Ph.D (Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow, Team leader; Work Intervention Network Boston College, Boston, USA; Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology; APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy-2025).

Marc A. Rosen, Ph.D (Past President, Engineering Institute of Canada, Canada; Professor and Founding Dean from 2002-08, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario; Editor-in-Chief, Biofuels; Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Sustainable Development Research).

Furthermore, more than eighty Transversal Invited Keynote Lecture are confirmed from all over the world (https://www.icap2026.org/transversal-keynotes/).

For more detailed information, please visit the website: https://www.icap2026.org/

2026 APA – American Psychological Association Convention

Washington (DC), August 6-8 2026

The APA annual convention organized by the American Psychological Association (APA) will be held in Washington (DC) from August 6^th to 8^th 2026.

This event brings together expert voices from across the field of psychology to examine current research developments and emerging trends. Participants will have the chance to learn from leading professionals, explore new directions and best practices, and gain valuable insights to support their career progression. The program features a wide range of sessions spanning multiple areas of psychology. In response to the challenges confronting contemporary society, the conference will focus on a variety of key theoretical and applied issues within the discipline. The event includes symposiums, oral sessions, and poster sessions.

For more detailed information, consult the website: http://www.apa.org/convention/