Conferences and Events
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Jun 2026
[Updates] Invitation to 2026 Annual Conference of The Hong Kong Psychological Society
Dear HKPS Members,
You are warmly invited to attend the 2026 Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) Annual Conference. organized by The Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) and co-organized by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi). The theme of this year's conference is “Psychology in Action: Shaping Youth Culture through Science and Creativity.”
This annual conference aims to promote good psychology to young people through diverse sub-themes, including sports psychology, animal psychology, industrial- organizational psychology, child psychology, forensic psychology, educational psychology, mental health, and more. The Conference is meant for everyone, so please invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join.
Conference Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Registration starts 9:30 AM)
Venue: THEi (Chai Wan Campus) 133 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (Verbal), Chinese or English (Text/Slides)
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Time |
Programme Highlights |
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0930-1000 |
Registration commences / Meet-&-Greet |
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1000-1015 |
Opening speeches MC: Ms. Michelle Li (Vice President and Registered Educational Psychologist of HKPS)
Mr. Edmund, Tak Man Li (Vice President (Operation and Enterprise) of THEi) |
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1015-1130 |
Keynote panel address Moderator: Ms. Michelle Li (Vice President and Registered Educational Psychologist of HKPS) Keynote Speakers: Mr. Chan Ho Yuen MH Hong Kong's First Wheelchair Badminton Athlete; Silver Medalist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games; Bronze Medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games; Member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council; Chair of the BWF Para Badminton Athletes' Commission; Awardee of the 2019 Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP); Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards 2015 and 2019; Badminton World Federation Level 1 Coach Ms. Lo Cheuk Hang, Karen Graduate Member, Hong Kong Psychological Society; Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, USA; Registered Practitioner, International Society of Sport Psychology; Vice-President, Hong Kong Society of Sport and Exercise Psychology; Guest Lecturer of CUHK & EdUHK Former Captain of Hong Kong Men's Volleyball Team; Former Captain of Hong Kong Division A1 Dragon Team Volleyball; Founder of the Hong Kong Elite Volleyball Academy; Chairman, Teqvoly Association of Hong Kong |
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1145-1245 |
Breakout parallel sessions I / Poster presentations commence |
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1245-1415 |
Lunch break / Poster presentations (in-person) / “Meet the Psychologists” |
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1425-1525 |
Breakout parallel sessions II |
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1535-1635 (Poster presentations end at 1600) |
Breakout sessions III |
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1645-1720 |
Poster awards presentations Award Presenter: Dr. Lawrence Ma (Chairman of the HKPS 2026 Annual Conference Organizing Committee, Registered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of HKPS) |
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1720-1730 |
Closing speeches Guest Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Ma (Chairman of the HKPS 2026 Annual Conference Organizing Committee, Registered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of HKPS) |
Registration Dates and Fees:
Early Bird: April 1st, 2026 - April 29th, 2026
Regular: April 30th, 2026 and after
Deadline of Registration: June 10th, 2026
Public (Regular): $600
Public (Early bird): $480
HKPS Member (Regular): $400
HKPS Member (Early bird): $320
Student (Regular): $250
Student (Early bird): $200
For registration: https://forms.gle/K66JZwUVBQmyKaL47
For details: https://www.hkps.org.hk/en/conferences_and_events/detail/65
Information on Poster Presentation/Breakout Session
Abstract Submission Deadline: May 8th, 2026 (23:59)
Results Notification: May 28th, 2026
Electronic poster submission deadline (if accepted): June 6th, 2026
For HKPS members who would like to host a breakout session, and/or present their research poster/service projects (non-HKPS members are also welcome to participate in the research poster/service project presentation), please submit your application via the link below: https://hksyu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_250tmmAtFLDPqD4Please find the submission guideline here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13MeOo364VvXRNx2eHfsO36kfbeqkAs3ROB_gDlIZX5E/edit?usp=sharing
Enquiries: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!
