Dear Members of the ISTP Community,
We are carefully following the unfolding global developments—social, political, economic, and ecological—that impact academic life and international mobility. In planning the 2026 ISTP conference, our aim is to respond thoughtfully to these conditions and to organize an event that is as inclusive and accessible as possible.
We have decided to move forward with Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York as the location for ISTP 2026. Pratt offers a unique combination of academic vitality and affordability. Conference fees will be comparatively moderate, and accommodations in Pratt’s dormitories will be very affordable. For more details, please visit the conference website: http://www.pratt.edu/ISTP-2026
To include those unable or not willing to travel to the United States, we are introducing a hybrid format. While not all events will be streamed, we will offer an online participation option at a significantly reduced rate. Importantly, colleagues who are excluded from entry to the U.S. due to citizenship will be able to attend free of charge. More details on this will be available on the conference website soon.
We also want to hear from you. To foster transparency and dialogue, we are hosting a series of townhall meetings. These will provide an opportunity to discuss logistics, accessibility, and any concerns you may have about the 2026 conference.
The first townhall will take place on:
August 22 at 12:00 PM (noon) New York/Toronto/Santiago de Chile / 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro / 5:00 PM London / 6:00 PM Berlin/Capetown
Please register here: https://pratt.zoom.us/meeting/register/Bm5GtaG8RPWt09kV_2Jsww
And finally—submissions for ISTP 2026 are now open! We invite you to submit individual papers, symposia, or other proposals that speak to the intellectual richness and theoretical vitality of our field.
Submit here: https://www.conftool.pro/istp2026/
We are excited to build this event together with you. At a time when many disciplines face fragmentation and uncertainty, we believe that coming together—across borders, differences, and media—strengthens not only theory, but our sense of collective purpose. Let us use this opportunity to advance the discipline of theoretical psychology in a spirit of openness, rigor, and care.
With best regards,
Tania Zittoun
President, International Society for Theoretical Psychology