The New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference 2026 runs 26-29 August 2026 at Rydges Auckland under the theme Moemoea: Remember the past and dream for the future.
The 2026 NZPsS Annual Conference is a medical and scientific congress running Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 August 2026 at Rydges Hotel Auckland, under the theme "Moemoea: Remember the past and dream for the future." The format is a full-day workshop day on Wednesday 26 August followed by three conference days from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 August.
The conference is hosted by the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS), the professional body for psychologists in Aotearoa, and includes the Society's AGM. The 2026 Academic Programme Convenors are Dr Tania Cargo, Professor Julia Ioane, Glynnis Carolissen and Dr Rebekah Graham, with registration managed through the Gecco platform.
The programme serves psychologists, academics, practitioners and students across the discipline. Confirmed keynote speakers include Professor Wickliffe Abraham, Dr Huhana Hickey MNZM, Professor Troy McEwan, Lady Tureiti Moxon, Dr Lara Sheehi and Professor Waikaremoana Waitoki. The schedule opens with a welcome whakawhanaungatanga on 26 August and includes a Conference and Awards dinner on 27 August.
Rydges Hotel Auckland is a central-city hotel with dedicated conference floors — the named conference rooms include the Hobson Room, Kingston Rooms and Executive Rooms — and delegate accommodation on site. Its CBD location places delegates within walking distance of the city centre, roughly 20-25 km from Auckland Airport, with on-site valet parking and nearby self-parking.
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