Psychology conferences are a great way to connect with other professionals in psychology, continue your education, and present your ideas and research to your peers. But there are an endless number of them, with some being more reputable than others. Which ones are worth taking time from your patients and limited schedule?
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Here are our hand-picked choices for the best psychology conferences coming up in 2025:
International Conference on Developmental Psychology and Adolescence (ICDPA)
- Date: March 10-11, 2025
- Location: Miami, Florida
About ICDPA 2025
“International Conference on Developmental Psychology and Adolescence aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Developmental Psychology and Adolescence. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Developmental Psychology and Adolescence.”
International Conference on Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (ICPABS)
- Date: March 17-18, 2025
- Location: New York City
About ICPABS 2025
“International Conference on Psychological and Behavioural Sciences aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences.”
International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychology (ICPP)
- Date: March 17-19, 2025
- Location: New York, New York
About ICPP 2025
“International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychology aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Psychiatry and Psychology. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Psychiatry and Psychology.”
Asian Conference on Psychology & Behavioral Sciences (ACP2025)
- Date: March 24-29, 2025
- Location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)
About ACP2025
“In 2025, ACP celebrates its 15th anniversary. It has proven to be a great opportunity for engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, speaking to scholars, and learning from other experts from around the world and from a variety of academic disciplines. The interdisciplinary and international focus of the conference draws world-class speakers and keeps people coming back year after year.
“Established scholars have commented that the format of the conference allows them to share insights with younger researchers, and to learn from the next generation. Many of the works presented at ACP have been on the cutting edge, demonstrating presenters’ deep mastery of complex topics and proposing important new ideas. ACP2025 will undoubtedly continue this tradition of being a great place to learn and to network. It gives attendees the chance to build an interdisciplinary and global perspective on the study of psychology and behavioral sciences.”
These conferences cover a wide array of subfields in psychology and offer excellent opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference
- Date: April 2-5, 2025
- Location: Denver, Colorado
About SIOP 2025
“The 2025 SIOP Annual Conference, hosted at the Colorado Convention Center, in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado, promises to be a pinnacle event in the field. Renowned for its commitment to advancing the science and practice of industrial-organizational psychology, SIOP brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe.”
Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC)
- Date: April 3-5, 2025
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
About SPPAC 2025
“Our goal for SPPAC 2025 is to develop a conference program that is relevant to our membership across all career stages and showcases the innovation in science and practice that is at the core of the work we do as pediatric psychologists. This includes emphasizing the development of culturally competent therapeutic interventions, integrating trauma-informed care practices, and enhancing provider training and competence to address health disparities. We also aim to highlight groundbreaking research on health disparities, community-engaged research, and the integration of behavioral and physical health. Moreover, SPP is committed to fostering advocacy for health equity, understanding the impacts of policy on pediatric health, and training future advocates to lead the charge in promoting mental health equity. By doing so, we strive to advance health equity in pediatric psychology through a comprehensive approach that encompasses science, practice, and advocacy. Below are examples of topics aligned with the conference theme intended to support the generation of ideas.”
International Conference on Applied Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (ICAPBS)
- Date: April 10-12, 2025
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
About ICAPBS Boston
“International Conference on Applied Psychology and Behavioral Sciences aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Applied Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Applied Psychology and Behavioral Sciences.”
Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention
- Date: May 22-25, 2025
- Location: Washington, D.C.
About APS 2025
“The APS Annual Convention is an international conference dedicated to psychological science, offering a platform for invited and submitted presentations across various areas of the field. These include disciplines such as Biological/Neuroscience, Cognitive, Industrial/Organizational, Methodology, Social, Clinical Science, Developmental, General Psychology, Personality/Emotion, and Teaching. This diverse content showcases the breadth of psychological research and practice, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and educators from around the world to discuss advancements and innovations in these areas.”
International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) World Congress
- Date: July 2-5, 2025
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
About IPPA World Congress
”The IPPA World Congress is a place to share (and learn from ) findings, insights, and information, through symposia, panels, poster sessions, galleries, workshops, ignite sessions, keynotes, and roundtable discussions that focus on leading-edge research, as well as applications of the fascinating science across a variety of fields, industries, and areas – from business and workplaces, to education, to medicine and the greater healthcare sector, to the impact on students and wellbeing, and other areas such as belonging, spirituality, and meaning.”
American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention
- Date: August 7-10, 2025
- Location: Denver, Colorado
About APA 2025
“After an incredible Seattle experience, we’re taking psychology to new heights in the Mile High City. Make plans to join us August 7-10, 2025, for cutting-edge insights, powerful connections, and Rocky Mountain inspiration.”
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