| As the year draws to a close, we extend our warmest wishes to all members of our global community... |  | | |
Highlights from our keynote speaker lineup | | The IACAPAP Congress brings together world-leading experts to share ground-breaking research, innovative clinical strategies, and global perspectives that will redefine mental health care for young people. | | | | Laelia Benoit, France • Sven Bölte, Sweden • Hilary Cass, UK • Tycho Dekkers, The Netherlands • Bruno Falissard, Brazil • Jörg M. Fegert, Germany • Ayesha Mian, Pakistan • Andrés S. Martin, USA • Guilherme V. Polanczyk, Brazil • Paul Plener, Austria • Cecil Prins-Aardema, The Netherlands • Kapil Sayal, UK • Chiara Servili, Switzerland • Philip Shaw, UK • Ilina Singh, UK • Argyris Stringaris, UK |
| | | | All keynote speakers, including their presentation titles and photos are now published on our website. Visit the link below to explore the full lineup for IACAPAP 2026. | | | | | |
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 | Call for Abstract Submissions – Deadline: 20 January 2026 | | Contribute to advancing child and adolescent mental health by submitting your poster or oral presentation for IACAPAP 2026. Whether you present new data, share clinical insights, or highlight emerging trends, your work can inspire the international community and broaden perspectives. Bring your expertise to a global audience and submit your abstractby 20 January 2026. | | |
| Begin your visa application and organise your journey to Hamburg, Germany! | | We offer significantdiscounts for hotels and train tickets and encourage our international attendees to begin the visa application process early. If you are unsure whether you need a visa, please refer to our information page on the website. | | | | Registration & Early Bird Registration Deadline: 20 January 2026 | | Just like the abstract submission deadline, the early bird registration will also close on 20 January 2026. Register before the Early Bird deadlineto benefit from reduced fees and join colleagues from around the world at one of the key international events in child and adolescent psychiatry. Additional discounted rates apply for students, trainees and IACAPAP members. | | |
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