ICP 2027 Biennial Conference
October 17-20, 2027
American University of Cairo, Egypt

Conference Theme:  Human Rights, Dignity, and Justice: Psychological Science, Practice, Policy, & Equity

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2027

The International Council of Psychologists announces the ICP 2027 Biennial Conference to be held in person at the American University of Cairo, Egypt October 16-20, 2027.

This conference will highlight the contributions of psychology and related fields that support human rights, dignity, and justice.

Participants are invited to submit abstract proposals related to the conference topic of Psychological Science, Practice, Policy, & Equity as it relates to one of the following conference sub-themes:

Environmental Justice

Psychological responses to environmental inequities, including water and food insecurity, climate-related displacement, extreme heat exposure, and ecological degradation. Emphasis on environmental rights and data justice as they relate to environmental measurement, monitoring, interpretation, and decision-making.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Disability justice; access to education, healthcare, mental health services, and digital technologies; inclusive/universal design; and culturally responsive innovations that reduce structural barriers across the lifespan.

Gender,  Diversity, & Intersectional Human Rights

Psychological science and practice addressing gender equity, sexual and gender diversity, racial and ethnic justice, migration status, and intersecting identities, centering dignity, safety, and empowerment.

Participatory & Community Led Frameworks

Co-created research, community-based participatory approaches, and community psychology, including decolonial and anti-oppressive methodologies and frameworks, Indigenous and local knowledge systems, and ethical partnerships that redistribute power and advance distributive justice in psychological science and practice.

Structural Transformation

Psychological approaches, including liberation psychology, to dismantling systemic inequities related to poverty, conflict, colonial legacies, race, religion, and economic vulnerability, fostering belonging, social repair, and collective healing.

Topics that don’t fit exactly within these subthemes will also be considered.

The official language of the conference is English. All Abstracts, Papers, Posters, Workshops, and Presentations must be in English.

For student first-authored posters, please indicate in the submission portal if you would like to be considered for a student poster prize.

Abstracts and proposals may be submitted for the following presentation formats:

  • Paper Panels
  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Posters
  • Lightening Talks for Students (5 minutes)
  • Pre-Conference Workshops

See “How to Submit Your Abstract” for description of proposal types

How to submit your abstract

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Dates for Abstracts/Proposals

  • Submission portal opens: October 15, 2026
  • Submission deadline: March 15, 2027
  • Notification deadline: May 15, 2027

Important conference dates:

  • Pre-conference outing (Nile Cruise) October 16, 2027 (optional)
  • Pre-conference workshops October 17 10am-1pm (optional)
  • Registration October 17, opens at 2:00pm
  • Opening Ceremony & Panel (following registration) 3-5 pm
  • Opening Reception October 17, following opening event
  • Conference  Sessions October 18, 9-5; October 19 9-5; October 20, 9-12 noon
  • Conference banquet  October 18, 6pm
  • Post-conference outing (Pyramids Tour) October 20 1pm
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