PsySSA invites practitioners, researchers, educators, students, and policymakers to submit abstracts for the 2026 Annual Psychology Congress, taking place from 13 to 15 October 2026 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

The theme, “Psychology in Transition: Humanity, Technology, and the Future of Care,” speaks to a profession navigating inequality, trauma exposure, digital transformation, shifting expectations of care, and the growing influence of AI on human behaviour and service delivery.

Submissions open 19 January 2026. Abstracts across the full spectrum of psychological science and practice are welcome, including work focused on changing care models, digital practice, education and training, assessment, community and systems-level interventions, and applied practice in public and private sectors. The programme includes a dedicated practitioner stream with case discussions, ethics conversations, and an AI and digital practice sub-stream.

Join us in shaping the future of psychology in South Africa and the broader African region.