Submissions are now open for the 16th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2026). The abstract submission deadline is Friday, December 12, 2025.
The 16th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2026)
March 22-27, 2026
Tokyo International Forum & Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, and Online
Welcome to The 16th Asian Conference on Psychology & Behavioral Sciences (ACP2026), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan.
In 2026, ACP celebrates its 16th anniversary. It has proven to be a great opportunity for engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, speaking to scholars, and learning from other experts from around the world and from a variety of academic disciplines. The interdisciplinary and international focus of the conference draws world-class speakers and keeps people coming back year after year.
Established scholars have commented that the format of the conference allows them to share insights with younger researchers, and to learn from the next generation. Many of the works presented at ACP have been on the cutting edge, demonstrating presenters’ deep mastery of complex topics and proposing important new ideas. ACP2026 will undoubtedly continue this tradition of being a great place to learn and to network. It gives attendees the chance to build an interdisciplinary and global perspective on the study of psychology and behavioral sciences.
For this year’s conference, the Programme Committee has opted to leave the theme more open than in past years. There will be a number of streams and special sessions within the fields of psychology and behavioral sciences, but presenters will not be limited by any one, specific theme. It is hoped that this open format will encourage a broad range of submissions on a variety of related topics and encourage discussions across disciplines.
ACP2026 will be partnering with The 12th Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen2026) and The 12th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2026), increasing opportunities for broad multidisciplinary exchanges. Registration the conference allows access to sessions in the other two.
Held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful dialogue. This event will afford an exceptional opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, networking, and facilitating partnerships across national and disciplinary borders.
In conjunction with our Global Partners, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2026.
Key Information
- Location & Venue: Held in Tokyo, Japan, and online
- Dates: Sunday, March 22, 2026 to Friday, March 27, 2026
- Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: September 18, 2025*
- Final Abstract Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025
- Registration Deadline for Presenters: January 22, 2026
*Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options.
Speakers
To be Announced
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Evangelia ChrysikouUniversity College London, United Kingdom -
Hiroshi OtaHitotsubashi University, Japan
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Lowell SheppardNever Too Late Academy & IAFOR, Japan
IAFOR's Conference Themes for 2025-2029
Our selected themes for 2025-2029 bring together ideas and encourage research and synergies in the following areas:
Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Humanity and Human Intelligence
Global Citizenship and Education for Peace
Leadership
Our four themes can be seen as standalone themes, but they are also very much in conversation with each other. Themes may be seen as corollaries, complementary, or in opposition/juxtaposition with each other. The themes can be considered as widely as possible and are designed, in keeping with our mission, to encourage ideas across the disciplines.
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Accepted Presentations
One of the greatest strengths of IAFOR’s international conferences is their international and intercultural diversity. As of December 3, 2025, ACP2026 has received over 330 submissions from over 51 countries and territories - including: Philippines, United States, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, ...
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About IAFOR
"Inspiring Global Collaborations"
Founded in 2009, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is a mission-driven politically independent non-partisan and non-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational interaction and academic research. Based in Japan, its main administrative office is in Nagoya, and its research centre is in the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), a graduate school of The University of Osaka. IAFOR runs research programs and events in partnership with universities, think tanks, and other associations. Through its international, intercultural and interdisciplinary conferences, research, and publications, IAFOR is a network hub for interdisciplinary discussion across Asia and beyond.
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