
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)
Be part of this milestone event. Register your interest today and be the first to receive updates as details are announced.
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

We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our 2026 ACBS World Conference Sponsors!
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