Hosted by the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Organisational Psychologists, this flagship biennial event unites professionals, academics, and industry leaders to explore the future of work psychology. 

Across three days of keynotes, presentations, and workshops, you’ll gain fresh insights, build valuable connections, and be inspired by the latest research and innovations shaping our field. 

Presentation Types 

Workshop, 2 hours
Workshops are interactive, hands-on sessions designed to support practical learning and active participation. Attendees can expect to engage in activities, discussion, skills practice or applied exercises, rather than simply listening to a presentation. These sessions may involve small group learning, simulated scenarios, technical demonstrations, supervisor training, skills-building activities or advanced therapeutic techniques.

Traditional Presentation, 15, 30 or 60 minutes
Traditional presentations provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from researchers, practitioners or combined teams sharing research findings, practice insights, case examples or developments in the field. These sessions are generally presentation-led, with time allocated for audience questions where possible.

Panel Discussion, 30 or 60 minutes
Panel discussions bring together a small group of experts to explore a shared topic or theme from multiple perspectives. Atendees can expect a moderated conversation, with each panellist contributing their expertise, followed by discussion and audience Q&A where time allows. These sessions are ideal for exploring complex, emerging or contested issues in a dynamic and engaging format.

Psych-in 3, 3 minutes
Psych-in 3 sessions are short, sharp presentations designed to give attendees a quick insight into emerging research, new ideas or professional perspectives. Each presenter has three minutes and one static slide to clearly communicate their key message. This format is fast-paced, engaging and particularly suited to showcasing student, early career or emerging work.

‘How To’ Sessions, 60 or 90 minutes
‘How To’ sessions are practical, skills-focused sessions designed to help attendees apply specific tools, frameworks, strategies or approaches in their professional practice. Attendees can expect a clear focus on practical guidance, audience participation and take-away tips or resources that can be used beyond the conference. Examples may include applying a framework, practising a skill, engaging in an immersive learning activity or working through a practice-based strategy.

Conference Themes

Thriving People & Workplaces – Work Design, Wellbeing & Performance
Focus areas may include but is not limited to: job and work design, engagement and motivation, productivity, wellbeing and psychosocial risk, and performance.

Navigating Complexity, Culture & Change
Focus areas may include but is not limited to: leadership and teams, organisational culture and climate, systems thinking, transformation and change, governance, and the human dynamics of complexity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Redefining Tomorrow – The Future of Work & Workforce Capability
Focus areas may include but is not limited to: AI and other emerging technologies and trends, workplace innovation, workforce strategy, talent and capability development, assessment and selection, and the role of organisational psychology in shaping future workforces and our professional identity.