Join us at the 27th World Congress of IACAPAP in Hamburg!
We are delighted to announce that the 27th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) will take place from 1–4 July 2026 at the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), Germany. Under the theme “Facing challenges in a constantly changing world – empowering child and adolescent mental health by evidence-based approaches,” this global gathering will bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements and collaborative strategies in child and adolescent mental health. Expect a rich scientific programme, inspiring keynote lectures, interactive workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg!
Take advantage of early bird rates by registering early. Further reduced fees are available for students, trainees, individual IACAPAP members and members of IACAPAP Full Member Organisations. To ensure equitable access, registration fees are differentiated according to the World Bank country classification. You can view the full list of countries and their classifications here.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and professionals in child and adolescent mental health to submit their symposia and abstracts within the published deadlines.
Submission deadlines:
Symposium submission deadline: 30 October 2025, 23:59:59 CET
Oral presentation and poster submission deadline: 20 January 2026, 23:59:59 CET
Whether you’re proposing a symposium, oral presentation, or poster, this is your opportunity to contribute to a global dialogue under the congress theme: “Facing challenges in a constantly changing world – empowering child and adolescent mental health by evidence-based approaches.”
To submit a contribution, you must first create an account and register online for the congress. On-site attendance is mandatory for all symposium and abstract submitters. All contributions must be submitted online; email submissions will not be accepted. We strongly encourage you to study the submission guidelines before submitting your symposium or abstract online.
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