We’re very much looking forward to meeting up with psychology teachers from across Europe at the EFPTA 2026 Conference in Ljubljana, 16-19 April! Around 100 psychology teachers, teacher educators, and researchers, from nearly 20 countries, will gather to enjoy expert talks, workshops, discussion, networking, cultural and social activities, at this truly international event, with the theme of “Why (learning) psychology matters”.

We look forward to hearing our Keynote Speakers: Professor Katja Košir of the Department of Psychology, University of Maribor, Slovenia, and Professor Ana Kozina, Head of Centre at the Pedagoški inštitut (Educational Research Institute), Ljubljana, Slovenia.

And we are delighted, too, that Professor Anja Podlesek, Ph.D, the President of Društvo psihologov Slovenije (the Slovenian Psychologists’ Association), and Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Ljubljana, will give a welcome speech at the opening of Conference along with EFPTA President, Mairi Rice.

We received a great set of interesting  submissions for workshops, symposia, short talks and posters! EFPTA is very grateful to you, the psychology education community, for your contributions which help create a rich and varied Programme.

The full conference programme (PDF) is now available here.

• Check out the list of short presentations for the plenary session on “Psychology teaching in Europe’s schools” on Friday afternoon, giving a snapshot of developments in psychology education across Europe.
• Take a look at the workshops schedule in the three programme slots on Saturday, and the full list of workshops including details of all presenters and abstracts.
• As for posters, which we are featuring for the first time at an EFPTA Conference, you will find the list of research and project posters in the full programme too.
• The Conference also provides an opportunity to learn about psychology teaching in EFPTA’s 13 Member Countries’ schools, with a display of ‘national’ posters.

In sum, contributions across all the Conference sessions draw upon diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences – we trust you will find the Programme varied and inclusive.

For speedy reference, check out the summary ‘Conference Programme at a glance’ which has information on venue and conference timings over the four days, including cultural visits on Thursday 16 April and Sunday 19 April, via a Padlet link.

We are indebted to our Slovenian colleagues who will host the conference, and to the National Education Institute of Slovenia and the Secondary School of Nursing, Ljubljana, for their generous support. Psychology is widely taught in high schools in Slovenia, and it is one of the most popular subjects; find more information about psychology education in schools in Slovenia here.

EFPTA Conferences attract participants of many nationalities and are conducted in English. Our very successful 2024 Conference in Helsinki was attended by participants of 17 nationalities from Europe and beyond, and we can’t wait to get together again with our international colleagues in psychology education in Ljubljana!

 

Links to key Conference information:

Conference schedule overview

Information about Ljubljana transport and hotels