The Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CACAP) 2026 Annual Conference - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
By: Laura James, CACAP Communications and Development Manager
The 45th Annual Conference of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CACAP) is more than a national meeting — it’s a call to action.
Taking place on June 6–9, 2026, in St. John’s, Newfoundlandand virtually, CACAP 2026 brings together a multidisciplinary community of over 250 psychiatrists, family physicians, pediatricians, psychologists, nurses, educators, researchers, policymakers, and mental health professionals from across Canada.
This year's theme is, It Takes a Village: Canadian Collaborations in Child and Youth Psychiatry Care and Research, will spotlight the power of connection, shared expertise, and collective innovation in responding to the growing mental health challenges facing children and youth. Over three days, participants will engage in keynote presentations, symposia, workshops, and networking sessions led by leaders in the field, exploring innovative research, clinical practice, system-level collaboration, and culturally informed care.
As Canada faces an unprecedented youth mental health crisis, the need for collaboration has never been greater. CACAP 2026 offers a vital platform where knowledge meets compassion and solutions are built together.
CACAP members receive 45% discount on conference registration - join today!
For more information on our exciting speaker lineup, agenda, and to register, visithttps://cacap-acpea.org/.
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