2026 APS Annual Convention

We are excited to announce the 2026 APS Annual Convention will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from May 28-30, 2026, at the International Barcelona Convention Center (CCIB). With its inspiring architecture and innovative heart, Barcelona is the perfect backdrop for our 2026 global gathering of psychological scientists. 

The APS Annual Convention is an international psychological science conference featuring invited and submitted content from all areas of the field, including: 

  • Biological/Neuroscience 
  • Cognitive
  • Clinical Science
  • Developmental
  • General
  • Industrial/Organizational
  • Methodology
  • Personality/Emotion
  • Social
  • Teaching

APS 2026 will blend cutting-edge scientific programming with a celebration of global collaboration and cross-cutting and integrative psychological science. The program will feature invited and submitted sessions, symposia, flash talks, submitted talks, and poster presentations from researchers from around the world. This event will offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, find collaborators, and expand professional networks, all on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. 

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information about submissions!

Teresa Bajo, APS Board member and Professor of Psychology at the University of Granada in Spain, is “thrilled to welcome colleagues from around the world to my wonderful country. I look forward to a vibrant exchange of scientific ideas.”

Headshot of Teresa Bajo.
Headshot of James Pennebaker.

Words from Jamie Pennebaker, who will serve as APS President during the 2026 Annual Convention

“APS promotes integrative research on an international scale. The 2026 APS Annual Convention in Barcelona will allow you to immerse yourself in new ideas and perspectives and have fun at the same time.”