Preparations are underway for the 8th International Conference on Psychology, Counselling, and Education (ICPCE 2026). The Organising Committee is focused on creating an international event that fosters a supportive atmosphere, provides peer-reviewed content, and embraces a diverse range of topics and perspectives, while maintaining a balance between science and practice.
Building on the success of previous virtual Psychreg conferences, the Organising Committee is developing a programme that responds to the needs of participants. ICPCE 2026 will be held at the Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau in Romania on 20 and 21 September 2026, with an online option.
The theme of the conference is Resilience Across Borders: Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy in Psychology, Counselling, and Education
ICPCE 2026 is an annual Psychreg event, organised in partnership with the Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau and Cambodia Association for Counsellors & Psychologists.
It is an interdisciplinary event that brings together scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including public health, government and public policy, psychology, medicine, sociology, allied health professions, education, sports and exercise science, social sciences, media studies, counselling, and the general public. The goal is to engage in meaningful discussion around research, policy, rhetoric, and practice related to mental wellness.
Criteria and focus areas
We are seeking submissions for paper presentations that meet the following criteria:
- Provide relevant insights on applying resilience research to modern challenges in the 21st century
- Rely on a comprehensive empirical study (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods) or incorporate rigorous theoretical analysis
- Present diverse disciplinary perspectives and methodological and theoretical approaches, both within and beyond the fields of psychology, counselling, and education, in relation to mental wellness
Possible areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Applied psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Counselling
- Educational psychology
- Mental health
- Organisational psychology
- Social psychology
- Education – 21st century skills
- Pedagogical approaches
- Teaching-learning researches
- Alternative learning modality
We welcome direct submissions of original research related to the conference theme. Submissions may present new research, preliminary work, critical theory, or best practices, and can emphasise practical lessons learned from experience in various settings or countries.
Please submit a research abstract of approximately 250 words in Word format to dennis@psychreg.org. Ensure adherence to the APA Style Guide and British English spelling. Use standard British English spelling, such as “centre” and “behaviour” and the “s” form in words with alternative spellings, e.g., “recognise”.
Full papers will be published in the inaugural issue of ISPCE Bulletin. For pre-submission inquiries, email dennis@psychreg.org. The deadline for abstract submission is on Monday 29 June 2026.
All paid participants and paper presenters will receive certificates, whether they attend in-person or online.
Registration fees
Information on registration fees is available on the conference website.