World Congress on Community Psychology
Organised by the Community Psychology Association of India
17–19 December 2027 · Venue: New Delhi, India
In collaboration with the Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 of the American Psychological Association
Co-hosted by Sumona Wellness and Integrated Healthcare
Theme of the Congress
Community Psychology in an Age of Polycrisis: Mental Health, Justice, and Resilience Across War, Climate, and Digital Disruption
Official Congress language: English
Key dates
28 February 2027
Symposium proposals close
31 March 2027
Symposium decisions sent
30 June 2027
Oral, rapid and poster abstracts close. Early-bird registration ends.
31 August 2027
Abstract decisions sent
30 October 2027
Registration closes
17–19 December 2027
The Congress, New Delhi
All deadlines close at 23:59 Indian Standard Time.
Sub-themes
Sixteen sub-themes sit under the Congress theme. Choose the one your work fits best when you submit.
Ways to present
Four presentation formats, each with its own duration and deadline.
Oral presentation
10 minutesA slide presentation of completed or substantially advanced work, followed by discussion.
Rapid presentation
5 minutesA short talk for work in progress, early findings, or a single insight from practice.
Poster
90-minute display sessionYour poster on display, with time to speak with delegates individually.
Symposium
90 minutesA session proposed by a chair, with three or four linked presentations.
Conveners
Community Psychology Association of IndiaOrganiser
Society for Community Research and ActionIn collaboration with
Sumona Wellness and Integrated HealthcareCo-hostCommunity Psychology Association of IndiaOrganiserSociety for Community Research and ActionIn collaboration withSumona Wellness and Integrated HealthcareCo-hostAbout
About the Congress
Community psychology works at the point where individual well-being meets social structure. It addresses justice, empowerment, prevention and participation: not as abstractions, but as things that can be built, measured and defended at the level of a neighbourhood, an institution or a national policy.
The centre of gravity of the field is shifting. Some of the most consequential community-based work is being carried out in settings historically positioned as recipients of theory rather than producers of it. This Congress is convened on the premise that the exchange should run in both directions.
It brings practitioners and researchers from South Asia into sustained exchange with colleagues across the Global South and the Global North, on equal terms rather than as hosts and visitors, and it invites scholars, students, practitioners and policymakers into the same conversation.
Community psychology has always insisted that human difficulty is best understood in context: social, cultural, economic and historical. Over three days in New Delhi, the Congress examines what that means in an age of overlapping crises, from armed conflict and displacement to climate change and digital disruption.
Sixteen sub-themes structure the programme, and submissions are invited as oral presentations, rapid presentations, posters and symposia. Delegates are welcome whether or not they present.
17–19 December 2027
Three days
New Delhi, India
Host city
16
Sub-themes
English
Official Congress language
Organising Committee
The Congress is convened by the following office bearers of the Community Psychology Association of India.
Organisers
Community Psychology Association of India
Organiser
The Community Psychology Association of India was founded in 1988 at the University of Lucknow and is registered under the Societies Act of the Government of India. For close to four decades it has brought together psychologists, researchers, educators, social workers and community practitioners to bridge psychological science and community action. It is led by its President, Professor of Eminence Dr. Sanjeev P. Sahni, and its General Secretary, Dr. Ramjee Lal Shrivastava. The Association convenes national and international conferences on a regular basis and has consistently represented Indian community psychology on academic and professional platforms in India and abroad.
Head Office: Sumona, 205, DLF Tower A, Jasola, New Delhi – 110025, India
Society for Community Research and Action
In collaboration with
The Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 of the American Psychological Association, is a multidisciplinary, member-based society devoted to advancing theory, research and social action, and to promoting health, empowerment and social justice in communities, groups and individuals. It is headed by Dr. Moshood Olanrewaju and organises regular conferences addressing questions in community psychology.
Sumona Wellness and Integrated Healthcare
Co-host
Sumona Wellness and Integrated Healthcare is a multidisciplinary wellness and performance institute dedicated to enhancing mental well-being, human potential and performance through psychology, science and technology. Through its specialised verticals, Sumona offers mental health and counselling services, sports psychology and performance enhancement, psychological and psycho-physiological assessments, training programmes and innovative wellness solutions, creating a holistic ecosystem for individuals, athletes, organisations and communities.
Professor of Eminence Dr. Sanjeev P. Sahni leads the institute. He is President of the Community Psychology Association of India and President of the Congress, and his work spans psychology, criminology and community mental health, with a long record of building institutions that bring psychological science to bear on public problems.
Call for abstracts
Abstract submission
Read what your chosen format requires, then submit on this page.
- Keep your personal information the same for abstract submission and registration.
Choose a submission type
- Oral presentation 10 minutesA slide presentation of completed or substantially advanced work, followed by discussion.
- Poster 90-minute display sessionYour poster on display, with time to talk with delegates one to one. Dimensions and mounting details are confirmed to accepted authors.
- Rapid presentation 5 minutesA short slide presentation, suited to work in progress, early findings, or a single practice insight.
30 Jun 2027
Submission deadline
31 Aug 2027
Acceptance communication
250 words
Abstract length
Submission form
- One session 90 minutesBuilt around a single shared question.
- One chairAssembles the panel, submits this form, moderates the session and keeps time.
- Three presenters, a fourth optionalEach gives one presentation with its own title.
28 Feb 2027
Submission deadline
31 Mar 2027
Acceptance communication
90 minutes
Session length
Symposium proposals close first, so accepted symposia can be placed in the programme before individual sessions are scheduled around them. Acceptance is decided by peer review, and every presenter then registers for the session to be scheduled.
Submission form
Questions people ask
Can the Scientific Committee change my presentation type?
Yes. You state a preferred format when you submit, and the Scientific Committee may offer you a different one after peer review.
How many abstracts may one person submit?
There is no limit on how many abstracts you can be an author or co-author on.
Do co-authors need to register?
Only the presenting author must register for the work to appear in the programme. Co-authors who wish to attend register in their own right.
What happens after I submit?
You will receive an acknowledgement email within 30 days. If it does not arrive, contact the Secretariat at communitypsychologyindia@gmail.com rather than resubmitting.
How do I withdraw an abstract?
You may withdraw at any stage by writing to the Secretariat with your reference number. Please note that if the registration fee has already been paid, it is non-refundable.
In which language do I submit and present?
All abstracts are submitted, reviewed and presented in English.
Registration
Registration and fees
Registration fees are shown below by category and by registration period.
- Keep your personal information the same for abstract submission and registration.
- Your registration is considered complete only once the fee has been paid.
Fees
International delegates and students
| Category | Early birdUntil 30 Jun 2027 | Regular1 Jul – 31 Oct 2027 | Late or onsiteFrom 1 Nov 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delegate, high-income or upper-middle-income country | USD 485 | USD 585 | USD 685 |
| Delegate, lower-middle-income, low-income or unclassified country | USD 375 | USD 475 | USD 575 |
| Student, high-income or upper-middle-income country | USD 285 | USD 385 | USD 485 |
| Student, lower-middle-income, low-income or unclassified country | USD 225 | USD 300 | USD 375 |
Country groups follow the World Bank classification of economies by income. High-income and upper-middle-income countries pay the first rate; lower-middle-income, low-income and unclassified countries pay the second. See the World Bank country and lending groups, which is revised each July.
Indian delegates and students
| Category | Early birdUntil 30 Jun 2027 | Regular1 Jul – 31 Oct 2027 | Late or onsiteFrom 1 Nov 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delegate | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| Student or research scholar | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Delegate, member of the Community Psychology Association of India | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
What registration includes
Registration includes:
- Admission to all sessions across the three days
- Delegate kit
- Digital proceedings, if applicable
- E-participation certificate
- Tea and coffee, twice a day
- Packed lunch on all three days
Registration form
Registration questions
What does my registration fee include?
Admission to all sessions across the three days, a delegate kit, digital proceedings if applicable, an e-participation certificate, tea and coffee twice a day, and a packed lunch on all three days. Travel, accommodation and visa costs are not included.
Which payment methods can I use?
The accepted payment methods will be listed here when registration opens.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Registration fees are non-refundable. A registration may be transferred to another delegate by writing to the Secretariat.
Publishing partner
Partners
Springer Nature is the publishing partner of the World Congress on Community Psychology 2027.
Nature
Springer Nature
Publishing partner
Springer Nature is one of the largest academic publishers in the world. It was formed in 2015 through the merger of Springer Science+Business Media and the Nature Publishing Group, and it publishes research journals, books and reference works across the sciences, the social sciences, medicine and the humanities. Its imprints include Springer, Nature Portfolio, BMC and Palgrave Macmillan.
As publishing partner, Springer Nature works with the Congress on the dissemination of the scholarship presented in New Delhi. Details of what will be published, and how authors may take part, will be announced to delegates.
Delhi and the Golden Triangle
Travel
New Delhi sits at one corner of what is commonly called the Golden Triangle. Agra and Jaipur are each within a day's reach of the Congress venue, and December is among the best months of the year to travel between them.
New Delhi
The capital of India and a centre of its political, cultural and intellectual life, where Mughal-era monuments stand alongside contemporary institutions and infrastructure.
Agra, about 230 kilometres
The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Roughly 3 to 3.5 hours by road on the Yamuna Expressway, or 2 to 3 hours by fast train. Manageable as a single long day from New Delhi.
Jaipur, about 220 kilometres
The capital of Rajasthan, known as the Pink City. The walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the Jantar Mantar observatory. Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace are also here. Roughly 5 hours by road or rail, better as an overnight stay than a day trip.
December weather
Typically cool and mostly sunny: around 20 to 23 degrees Celsius by day, falling to roughly 7 to 9 degrees overnight. Morning fog is common late in the month.
Worth visiting
Also recommended: Akshardham, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, and the City Palace, Jaipur.
Secretariat
Contact
The Congress Secretariat answers questions about abstracts, registration and payment.
Congress Secretariat
Mohita Junnarkar
Sumona, 205, DLF Tower A, Jasola
New Delhi – 110025, India
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