Participants at the annual meetings of regional psychology associations can gain insights from innovative researchers across the discipline and connect with professionals from across the field to learn skills and methods to enhance their own classrooms. In addition to presentations from top researchers, these conferences offer attendees the ability to learn research-informed pedagogical techniques.
These conferences also represent an opportunity for teachers to interact and collaborate with peers who share the same love of psychological science. Below are dates and locations for the 2026 meetings of the regional psychological associations:
Eastern Psychological Association (EPA)opens in new window
February 26–28, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA)opens in new window
March 26–28, 2026
Boise, Idaho
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)opens in new window
March 25–28, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA)opens in new window
March 27–29, 2026
Frisco, Texas
Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA)opens in new window
April 16–18, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Western Psychological Association (WPA)opens in new window
April 30–May 3, 2025
Tacoma, Washington
New England Psychological Association (NEPA)opens in new window
November 6–7, 2026
Salem State University Salem, Massachusetts
About the author:
Daniel Adams is a senior at Randolph College, preparing to graduate in May 2026. His love of psychology comes from a lifelong curiosity about why people do what they do, and how to help make people’s lives easier. This curiosity evolved into a commitment to empirically study social psychology, which is why Daniel plans to attend a PhD program following graduation. As a graduate student, he hopes to develop into a scientist who explores human social behavior and cognition. He is currently an intern supporting APA staff who work in precollege and undergraduate education, where he helps use psychological research to inform and assist educators and students.