Program Highlights

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Headline Events: Leading Through the Lifespan 

Main Stage, Ballrooms A and B
In-Person and Virtual

Psychology's expertise spans every stage of human development—and this year's three Headline Events showcase what that means in practice. Together, they reveal how psychology generates knowledge, offers guidance, and advocates for change as people face the defining challenges of each phase of life.

Keynotes

Feature Stage, Ballroom C
In-Person and Virtual

Psychology is at the center of today's most pressing questions. Join keynote speakers on the APA 2026 Feature Stage as they explore what our field has to say about intersectionality, artificial intelligence, and ethics.

Ethics 

Nayeli Chavez, PhD

Hector Adames, PhD 

Intersectionality 

Lisa Bowleg, PhD

Kimberlé Crenshaw, JD

Artificial Intelligence 

Alison Cerezo, PhD 

Headshot of Nayeli Chavez
Headshot of Hector Adames
Headshot of Lisa Bowleg
Headshot of Kimberle Crenshaw
Headshot of Alison Cerezo
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Ethics Committee Presents

Main Stage, Ballrooms A and B
In-Person and Virtual

Join the APA Ethics Committee to lead through the emerging ethical challenges psychologists are facing today, and explore how you can address them in your research, practice, and community.

Science Summits

Various Locations

The APA 2026 Science Summits bring scientists together to explore cutting-edge findings and spark meaningful dialogue across three critical areas: artificial intelligence, communicating science, and justice.

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Presidential Programming 

Various Locations

Discover how psychological expertise is expanding beyond traditional boundaries and what it means to be Radically Well, Together!, in these sessions curated by APA's 2026 president, Wendi S. Williams, PhD.

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Psychological Science in 3

Thursday, August 6, 4 p.m. ET 
Spotlight Stage

In this exciting, fast-paced competition, students and recent graduates have just three minutes to present their research findings and respond to a question from our panel of expert judges. Judges will select the first- and second-place winners, and you'll have the chance to vote for the People's Choice Award winner!

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Poster Sessions

Solutions Center, Hall D 
Plus, explore the Virtual Poster Hall!

Explore the latest ideas across psychology at APA 2026 Poster Sessions. From cutting-edge research findings to innovative approaches in education and practice, posters offer a window into the work being done across every corner of the field.

To find poster sessions in the APA 2026 program, select the Search/Filter program button, then select "Poster" from the "Type" menu.