| Be inspired by a lineup of visionary keynote speakers who are reshaping the landscape of child and adolescent psychiatry. |  | | |
| | First keynote speakers confirmed for IACAPAP 2026! | | | Join us in Hamburg for the 27th World Congress of IACAPAP and be inspired by a lineup of visionary keynote speakers who are reshaping the landscape of child and adolescent psychiatry. - Laelia Benoit (France) will explore the urgent intersection of climate change and youth mental health, highlighting how environmental crises impact anxiety, depression, and resilience in children, and how professionals can respond with care and advocacy.
- Sven Bölte (Sweden) introduces “Psychiatry 2.0,” challenging outdated diagnostic models in autism and ADHD. Discover how the WHO’s ICF framework offers a personalized, holistic approach to understanding neurodiversity and functioning across life domains.
- Bruno Falissard (France) provokes critical reflection with his talk on “Psychiatric Colonialism.” Drawing from history and global mental health practices, he questions how Western psychiatric norms shape, and sometimes distort, care across cultures.
And that’s just the beginning. Hear from other global leaders including Hilary Cass, Argyris Stringaris, Ayesha Mian, Andrés S. Martin, Guilherme V. Polanczyk, Ilina Singh, Kapil Sayal, and Chiara Servili, each bringing unique insights from across continents.
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. | | | | | |
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|  | | | Online registration and abstract submission is now available | | | | Take advantage of early bird rates by registering early. Further reduced fees are available for students, trainees, individual IACAPAP members and members of IACAPAP Full Member Organisations. | | | | | | We invite researchers, clinicians, and professionals in child and adolescent mental health to submit their symposia and abstracts within the published deadlines. - Symposium submission deadline: 30 October 2025, 23:59:59 CET
- Oral presentation and poster submission deadline: 20 January 2026, 23:59:59 CET
Whether you’re proposing a symposium, oral presentation, or poster, this is your opportunity to contribute to a global dialogue under the congress theme: “Facing challenges in a constantly changing world – empowering child and adolescent mental health by evidence-based approaches.” | | | | | |
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