Join us in Lyon, France for the 2026 ACBS World Conference—a special gathering of our global community dedicated to science, practice, and connection.
Conference Dates: 16–19 July 2026
Pre-Conference Workshops: 14–15 July 2026
Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) - 10 place des archives
Conference Registration is now sold out (pre-conference workshops still available). Thank you for the overwhelming interest in this year's event!
Still hoping to attend in person? Join the waitlist here.
Pre-Conference Intensive Workshops
Virtual - 5-6 June 2026
In-Person - 14-15 July 2026
Conference Highlights
- Lunches and coffee/tea are included so that you have more time to network!
- Workshops, Workshops, Workshops. 1.5 hour and 3 hour workshops are included (no extra charge), with your in-person conference registration. These 70+ workshops are one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.
We’re thrilled to welcome leading voices in mental health and contextual behavioral science, including:
- Joanna Arch, Professor Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado
- Peter Fonagy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London
- Mark van Ommeren, Head of Mental Health and Substance Use Unit, World Health Organization
- Manuela O'Connell, ACBS Board President, Psychologist, Guest Lecturer
- Kelly Wilson, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Mississippi
- Kenneth Carswell, Mental Health Specialist, World Health Organization
- Déborah Ducasse, Psychiatre, Responsable du Centre de Thérapies Troubles de l'Humeur et Emotionnels/Borderline-CHU Montpellier
- Bénédicte Gendron, Professeure des Universités, Université de Montpellier
- Jess Kingston, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway University
- Marion Trousselard, Professeur de psychologie, Ecole des psychologues praticiens
Back for 2026: 2nd Annual CBS Science Retreat
An invitation-only gathering of leading researchers advancing the future of contextual behavioral science through collaboration, dialogue, and scholarly publication. Learn More!
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our 2026 ACBS World Conference Sponsors!
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