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The 2026 conference theme is “Evolving practice: curiosity, context, and connection”.
Reflecting feedback from our members and past attendees, the 2026 conference will place a strong emphasis on clinically practical content. For the first time, the conference will run across three full days, providing an expanded scientific program alongside masterclasses and opportunities for skills-based learning. The program will include sessions designed to support clinicians working in real-world settings, as well as a panel discussion bringing together keynote speakers, invited experts, and lived experience perspectives to explore contemporary issues relevant to the cognitive and behavioural therapies.
The cognitive and behavioural therapies have always been shaped by a commitment to empirical enquiry, thoughtful clinical practice, and a shared focus on supporting meaningful change. At the same time, the field continues to evolve in response to emerging science, new therapeutic developments, and the diverse contexts in which people experience distress and seek support.
Extending the best traditions of previous AACBT conferences, the 2026 program will showcase high-quality research and innovative clinical work that reflects the breadth of contemporary cognitive and behavioural approaches. This includes advances in assessment, formulation, intervention, and service delivery, alongside emerging ideas that continue to strengthen how we understand and apply evidence-based psychological care.
We invite you to join us in 2026 to share knowledge, connect with new and familiar faces from across the AACBT community, and contribute to the ongoing development of evidence-based practice in Australia.
Peter Pohlman
Steven D Hollon
Luke Ney
Tamar Black
Kim L Felmingham
