Asia Pacific Conference on Psychology and Counselling 2026

Paid

09 June 2026 - 11 June 2026

Genting Highland, Pahang

{{ vm.audienceGroup }}

REGISTER NOW

Step into the Asia Pacific Conference on Psychology and Counselling: Frontiers of Mental Health: Emerging Trends in Psychology and Counselling, where ideas meet impact and research shapes practice. This three-day gathering brings together leading thinkers, practitioners, and researchers to explore the latest breakthroughs and emerging directions in psychology and counselling. Through inspiring keynote addresses, dynamic panel conversations, and hands-on workshops, the conference creates a vibrant space for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the region.

 

AT A GLANCE
CALL FOR PAPERS
CONTACT US
AT A GLANCE CALL FOR PAPERS CONTACT US

Keynote Speakers
Key Dates
Fees

Professor Dr Howard Gardner
Professor Dr Howard Gardner

Developmental Psychologist and Author

 

Topic: To be confirmed

Professor Dr Keith Dobson
Professor Dr Keith Dobson

Clinical Psychologist CBT Specialist

 

Topic: The Stigma of Mental Disorders: Causes, Consequences and Corrective Strategies

Datin Dr Ruhani Mat Min
Datin Dr Ruhani Mat Min

President Board of Counsellors, Malaysia

 

Topic: To be confirmed

Professor Dr Rozainee Khairudin
Professor Dr Rozainee Khairudin

Psychologist, Taylor’s University, Malaysia

 

Topic: To be confirmed

Dr Edwin Ho
Dr Edwin Ho

Vice President, Health and Well-being, Asia Pacific at British Petroleum

 

Topic: To be confirmed

September 1, 2025

Call for Abstracts (Oral and Poster) Opens

January 31, 2026

Early Bird Registration and Payment Deadline

February 15, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline (Oral and Poster)

February 15, 2026

Notification of Abstract Acceptance

March 1, 2026

Full Paper and Poster Softcopy Submission Deadline

March 20, 2026

Notification of Full Paper Acceptance

March 31, 2026

Camera-Ready Version Submission Deadline

April 17, 2026

Regular Registration and Payment Deadline

CategoryLocal Fee (RM)International Fee (USD)
Oral Presenter (Professionals)1,800800
Oral Presenter (Students)1,000400
Poster Presenter (Professionals)1,200350
Poster Presenter (Students)600250
Participant / Accompanying (Professionals)1,500500
Participant / Accompanying (Students)400350

For more information, you can visit to the official website for the conference:

Paper Format
Review and Selection Process
Publication Opportunities

For Abstract Content

For Abstract Content

  • Abstracts must be written in English and should not exceed 250 words.
  • Submissions must be made via the conference portal in Microsoft Word format.
  • Each presenter may submit only one abstract.
  • Abstracts should be text only, without graphics or references, and include up to five keywords.
  • All submissions must be carefully reviewed for spelling, grammar, and scientific accuracy prior to submission.
  • No amendments will be accepted after submission.
For Full Paper Submission and Publication

For Full Paper Submission and Publication

  • Presenters will be invited to submit a full paper.
  • Presenters are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions and ensuring the originality of their work.
  • All co-authors must provide consent to the content prior to submission.
  • Submitters will be notified of the acceptance outcome.
  • All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN.
  • Selected high-quality papers may be invited for submission to the following journals, subject to each journal’s editorial and peer-review requirements:
    • PERTANIKA Journal of Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed, Q1 and Q2)
    • International Journal of Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1)
    • Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1)
    • PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed
    • The Malaysian Journal of Psychology (MyCite)
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (non-indexed)

All submitted abstracts will first undergo a preliminary review. During submission, authors may indicate their preferred presentation format, either poster or oral presentation, for the conference.

 

Authors of high-quality and relevant abstracts will be invited to submit full papers. These manuscripts will then undergo a further review process to assess their scope, originality, and methodological rigour.

 

Selected outstanding papers may subsequently be invited for submission to Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed, Q1/Q2), International Journal of Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1), Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1), PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed), The Malaysian Journal of Psychology (MyCite), or the Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (non-indexed), subject to each journal’s editorial policies and peer-review processes.

The Asia Pacific Conference on Psychology and Counselling 2026 (APCPC 2026) will publish all accepted submissions in the official conference proceedings with an ISBN. In addition, selected high-quality papers may be invited for submission to Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities (Scopus-indexed, Q1/Q2), Current Psychology (Scopus-indexed, Q1), or PLOS Mental Health (non-indexed), subject to each journal’s editorial scope and peer-review requirements.

Address


Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
1, Jln Taylors, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor