Join us at the 27th World Congress of IACAPAP 2026 in Hamburg!
Symposia Submission Closed – Thank You!
We are thrilled to share that we have received an enormous number of symposia submissions for the IACAPAP 2026 Congress. Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to contribute to the scientific programme. Your engagement and enthusiasm are truly appreciated.
Please note that the deadline for symposia submissions was 30 October 2025, and the submission portal is now closed. Late submissions for symposia cannot be accepted.
If you missed the symposia deadline, we warmly encourage you to submit an oral presentation or poster abstract. The submission portal for these formats remains open until 20 January 2026.
Submitters were required to register for the congress. However, it is perfectly acceptable to wait with the payment of the registration fee until you have received notification regarding the acceptance or rejection of your symposium submission in Decemeber 2025. We strongly encourage everyone to participate in the congress, even if your symposium cannot be accepted due to the high volume of submissions received.
Call for Abstracts – Oral Presentations & Posters
Didn’t get a chance to submit a symposium? There’s still time to be part of the IACAPAP 2026 scientific programme! We warmly invite you to submit your oral presentation or poster abstracts and share your research, insights, and innovations with the global child and adolescent mental health community. Whether you're an early-career researcher or a seasoned expert, this is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the vibrant exchange of knowledge at IACAPAP 2026. We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in Hamburg!
Submission Deadline: 20 January 2026
Shape the future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Join our Keynote Sessions!
The IACAPAP Congress brings together world-leading experts to share groundbreaking research, innovative clinical strategies, and global perspectives that will redefine mental health care for young people.
Highlights from our keynote lineup:
- Ayesha Mian (Pakistan): Strengthening Systems of Care: A Framework for a Global Child and Adolescent Mental Health Curriculum
Discover how a unified curriculum can close treatment gaps and promote equity worldwide. - Tycho Dekkers (The Netherlands): ADHD – It’s Not Just the Child: On the Need to Expand Our Narrative
Explore holistic approaches that move beyond biology to support families. - Andrés S. Martin (USA) & Cecil Prins-Aardema (The Netherlands): The Psychiatrist as Psychiatric Patient: Family Lessons on Impact, Recovery, and Resilience
A candid discussion on vulnerability, stigma, and resilience in mental health care. - Laelia Benoit (France): Climate Change and Children’s Mental Health
Examine the psychological impact of climate change and strategies for resilience. - Sven Bölte (Sweden): Psychiatry 2.0 in Autism and ADHD – From Categorical Overfocus to Personalized Functioning
Learn how WHO’s ICF system is transforming care through individualized approaches. - Bruno Falissard (France): Is There a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Colonialism?
Challenge assumptions and explore cultural sensitivity in global mental health. - Paul Plener (Austria): Self-Harm and Suicidality in Adolescents: From Understanding to Prevention
Gain insights into risk factors, interventions, and strategies to reduce self-harm and suicide among youth.
Plus, hear from Hilary Cass, Argyris Stringaris, Chiara Servili, Philip Shaw, Guilherme V. Polanczyk, Ilina Singh, and Kapil Sayal, who will share cutting-edge insights on policy, neuroscience, and clinical innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, challenge assumptions, and connect with a global community of experts. Register now and be part of the conversation that will shape the future of child and adolescent mental health.
Online Registration is now open
Be part of the 27th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), taking place from 1–4 July 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. This global event brings together mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and shape the future of child and adolescent mental health. Early bird registration is available now – secure your spot at a reduced rate before the deadline!
Discover the Preliminary Programme Structure
The preliminary programme structure is now available giving you a first look at the congress schedule, including symposia, keynotes, workshops, poster sessions, technical exhibitions, and networking events. This early overview is designed to help you make informed hotel and travel arrangements, ensuring a smooth and productive experience in Hamburg.
Welcome Address
It is our pleasure to welcome you all to our 2026 congress that will take place in Hamburg, Germany. IACAPAP was in Germany 20 years ago in Berlin! It was a memorable event, one of the most well attended congresses in IACAPAP history. No doubts that the success this time will be even greater. The central theme of the meeting is extremely relevant since we need to discuss evidence-based interventions in CAMH that can be quickly translated to services in the context of implementation science. We are sure this meeting will be again an invaluable opportunity for learning, exchange knowledge and experiences, find old and make new friends. The beauty and hospitality of Hamburg will make the experience unforgettable. Join us at the most comprehensive event on CAMH worldwide!
Tobias Banaschewski
Congress President
Luis Augusto Rohde
President IACAPAP
Discover Hamburg - A destination that leaves nothing to be desired
Join the Global Adolescent Advisory Board (GAAB): Call for Young Voices
Are you aged 14–19, passionate about mental health, and keen to make a difference? The Global Adolescent Advisory Board (GAAB) is calling for motivated youth from around the world to join its network. The GAAB connects motivated adolescents from around the world to collaborate with experts, share their perspectives, and co-create innovative ideas for improving mental health literacy.
until IACAPAP 2026 opens its doors!