In this article, we have compiled all the upcoming positive psychology conferences and include those we know about throughout 2026 and 2027.
If you’re interested in speaking or presenting at any of these, we have also included the official pages for each event.
These links provide guidelines for submissions, symposia, schedules, and additional conference details as they become available.
If you have no plans to present research or host a workshop, these positive psychology conferences are still very much worth attending. Whether it’s simply for a chance to interact with other therapists, coaches, or positive psychology enthusiasts, they are often global gatherings of professionals from diverse sectors.
Here is a brief overview of what you can expect from each of the conferences, and we will continue updating this page as more events are announced.
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International Conferences on Positive Psychology and Education (2026-2027)
Date: 22-23 June, 2026 (Oslo, Norway); 9-10 November, 2026 (Dubai, UAE); 3-4 March, 2027 (Haifa, Israel)
Location: Oslo, Norway; Dubai, UAE; Haifa, Israel
Format: Virtual and Hybrid
Price: €250 to €450 (Early Registration)
Description: The International Conference on Positive Psychology and Education is held to unite leading academic experts, researchers, and research students. Over each two-day conference, speakers will share their presentations and experiences on recent positive psychology innovations, trends, challenges, and solutions related to the field.
All events will be held as ICPEE digital events, with some also being conducted as hybrid events.
Click the link to learn more about the upcoming ICPPE events.
Wellbeing At Work Summits 2026
Date: 23 April, 2026
Location: Hong Kong
Date: 28-29 April, 2026
Location: Singapore
Date: 30 April, 2026
Location: Bengaluru
Date: 5 May, 2026
Location: Chicago
Date: 7 May, 2026
Location: Los Angeles
Date: 19 May, 2026
Location: Zurich
Date: 21 May, 2026
Location: Amsterdam
Date: 26 May, 2026
Location: Madrid
Date: 22 September, 2026
Location: London
Date: 24 September, 2026
Location: Manchester
Date: 20 October, 2026
Location: Toronto
Date: 22 October, 2026
Location: Calgary
Date: 10-11 November, 2026
Location: Sydney
Date: 12 November, 2026
Location: Melbourne
Format: In-person
Price: Varies with the venue; all prices are given in local currencies.
Description: Wellbeing at Work currently hosts annual summits worldwide as part of its mission to prioritize wellbeing in every global organization. These in-person summits will provide advice, inspiration, and strategic direction from employers and academic experts around the globe. Typically, these events are attended by business leaders and HR practitioners.
The focus of each summit centers around strategies to design and implement workplace mental health programs that enhance productivity and strengthen employee wellbeing.
12th European Conference on Positive Psychology (ECPP) 2026
Date: 1-4 July, 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Format: In-person
Price: TBD
Description: The 12th European Conference on Positive Psychology will be hosted by RCSI’s Centre for Positive Health Sciences, with the theme: Body Meets Mind: Positive Psychology and Health for Everyone. This year’s focus bridges psychology with biology, physiology, and health behaviours to explore new frontiers in wellbeing research.
Expect cutting-edge presentations, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the latest insights from researchers advancing the science of positive health.
Visit the ECPP website to learn more and register your interest.
IPPA 10th World Congress on Positive Psychology (2027)
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Format: In-person
Price: TBD
Description: The IPPA 10th World Congress on Positive Psychology brings together leading voices from over 40 countries to explore the latest research and applications in the field. With 600+ presentations, the program features keynote speakers, symposia, workshops, live demonstrations, and storytelling sessions.
This global event is a unique opportunity to connect with both established and emerging experts, exchange insights, and engage in conversations that shape the future of positive psychology.
Want to join the world’s largest gathering of positive psychology professionals? Register your interest to be notified when details about the 2027 event are announced.
Positive Ageing Summit (2026)
Date: 20-21 May, 2026
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Format: In-person
Price: AUD $895 (Early Registration)
Description: The Positive Ageing Summit is a platform for professionals to expand their knowledge on evidence-based strategies to promote wellbeing and independence in the aging population. Key topics include reablement, mental health, nutrition, and innovative practices to improve care delivery and quality of life.
You can expect keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops on various topics, including cognitive health, holistic aging approaches, fall prevention, networking opportunities, and more.
Do you want to explore the future of positive aging? Learn more at the official website, then book your ticket.
What our readers think
I’m excited about the upcoming Positive Psychology Conferences in 2024! These events promise valuable insights into enhancing well-being and mental health. I always attend IFERP conferences and attending such upcoming international conferences is a great opportunity to engage with experts and explore innovative ideas. I’m looking forward to contributing and learning from these global discussions.
Do NOT attend the Conference Series Positive Psychology World Summit (the one in Paris in April). it was the most disorganized, horrendous experience. Speakers were grad student maybe and it felt like an under grad school project. Only 4-5 people attended and there wasn’t even a second day. I do NOT recommend
Dear Colleagues,
Kindly update the Positive Psychology and Well-being 2020 event International Conference on Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Happiness, Well-being and Mental Health on October 19-21, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada.
Thanks for this amazing information! Will you be updating the list anytime soon?
I’m also interested in what’s coming for 2020. We are budgeting now so early notice helps us plan. Thanks for the comprehensive list so far!
Hello! I just learned about this list. It’s exciting to see so much work on happiness!
I have another conference to list: Well-Being 2020: Knowledge for informed decisions. The conference will take place March 2020 in Luxembourg. It will host presenters from all social sciences. The abstract submission deadline is October 15.
For more information see: https://www.wellbeing2020.lu/
Catherine very comprehensive approach which is purposely multi-disciplinary to the max! And that’s good and I was an early adopter in the field but not being an academic I was not embraced or even treated fairly by some of the founders. However I use the principles and especially the Character Strengths and Virtues test with my clients. I’m LICSW in Lexington MA in private practice and I’d call myself an eclectic intellectual— hard to be in the USA!
Happy for a site like this. I’m kebuya Nathaniel. Will love to be getting more updates from here about seminars and workshops.
Hi, I am a senior psychologist and a business leader. My book on Burnout: How to beat fatigue and thrive in an overworked world, is being published by Penguin Random House. Will be out end of July 2019. I would love to speak to someone from Positive Psychology about it. thanks.
Hello, am kebuya Nathaniel Nganchi from the university of Bamenda. Email, [email protected]. Will love to work with you and here more about your write ups
Hi Anju, nice to hear from you and thanks for getting engaged with the article.
Your book looks interesting, will you be presenting on it at one of these upcoming Positive Psychology conferences?
Why don’t you get in contact with us and let’s talk: https://positivepsychology.com/contact/
Cath
I’d love to participate in these conferences in the future. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in psychiatry in San Diego California.
thank you