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35th European Congress of Psychiatry

Organised by the European Psychiatric Association
Dates3–6 Apr 2027
LocationFlorence, Italy
Abstracts21 Sept 2026
The 35th European Congress of Psychiatry will take place in Florence, Italy, under the theme Innovating Mental Health: Towards Personalised and Integrated Care.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 20 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe congress is positioned as a forum for EPA community…View detail

The congress is positioned as a forum for EPA community exchange, collaboration with allied professions and good-practice sharing.

Research ValueAbstract submission is open for oral communication, e-poster presentation and…View detail

Abstract submission is open for oral communication, e-poster presentation and e-poster viewing, with review by the Scientific Programme Committee.

Trainee RelevanceEPA states it will provide a dedicated Early Career Psychiatrists…View detail

EPA states it will provide a dedicated Early Career Psychiatrists programme including symposia and workshops relevant to young psychiatrists.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Innovating Mental Health: Towards Personalised and Integrated CarePersonalised and integrated carePrevention and early interventionDigital and translational psychiatry
Plenary Lecture
Autism: From Genes to Treatment
Plenary Lecture
Prevention and Early Intervention in Psychiatry: Achievements, Challenges and Future Perspectives
Plenary Lecture
What's Next for the DSM-6?
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
AF
Andrea Fiorillo
Italy
SPC Chair / EPA President 2025-2027
CA
Celso Arango
Spain
SPC Co-Chair
UV
Umberto Volpe
Italy
Local Organising Committee Chair
JB
Julian Beezhold
UK
Scientific Programme Committee member
PD
Paola Dazzan
UK
Advisory Scientific Programme Committee member
AbstractsOpen · 21 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 21 September 2026
What You Can Submit
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Submission Specifications
Ethics
Work must have appropriate approval in accordance with local ethical and animal experimentation regulations.
Deadline
2026-09-21
Language
Clear English with accurate grammar and spelling, suitable for publication.
Conflicts
Submitting author must declare potential conflicts of interest for all authors during submission.
Topic Rule
The correct topic must be selected; the committee may change the submitted topic.
Originality
Abstracts must be original and must not have been published or presented at any other meeting before the Congress.
Topic Count
56
Notification
Acceptance/rejection notifications expected by mid-December 2026.
Late Breaking
Late-breaking abstract submission will not be available for EPA 2027.
Travel Grants
Travel Grant applications are submitted along with abstracts during the abstract submission period.
Submission Method
Online abstract submission system only; email submissions are not accepted.
Commercial Content
Trade/brand names are not permitted; presentations must be balanced and free of commercial or promotional content.
Withdrawal Contact
epa.abs@mci-group.com
Patient Identifiers
Submissions may not contain patient names, hospital ID numbers or other identifying information.
Publication Outcome
European Psychiatry Abstract e-Supplement
Withdrawal Deadline
2027-02-01
Post Deadline Editing
No modifications are possible after the submission deadline.
Public Submission Portal Checked
Public portal landing checked; further submission details require account flow.
Max Presenting Author Submissions
5
Categories & Recommended Topics
Addictive Disorders
Anxiety Disorders and Somatoform Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Eating Disorders
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Old Age Psychiatry
Neuroimaging
Precision Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology and Pharmacoeconomics
Psychotherapy
Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry
Prevention of Mental Disorders
Cultural Psychiatry
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Psychiatry
Digital Phenotyping and Wearable Tech
E-mental Health
Emergency Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Mental Health Policies
Research Methodology
Training in Psychiatry
Submission & registration deadlines4 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline21 Sept 2026Checked 20 Aug 2026
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Early-bird registration27 Jan 2027Checked 20 Aug 2026
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Award deadline21 Sept 2026Checked 20 Aug 2026
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Session proposal submission extended deadline2 Jun 2026, 23:59 CESTChecked 20 Aug 2026
Closed
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Conference timeline2 key dates
21 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
3 Apr 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelFirenze Fiera, Fortezza da Basso · Florence
AccessibilityVenue page reports barrier-free entrances, elevators, ramps, accessible parking, accessible toilets and on-site first aid.
Venue AddressFirenze Fiera, Fortezza da Basso, Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1, 50129 Florence (Firenze), Italy
Public TransportFlorence tram lines T1 and T2 connect through Firenze Santa Maria Novella; the venue page notes local bus, tram and airport transfer options.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstracts close on 21 September 2026; late-breaking submission is explicitly not planned for EPA 2027.
  • Travel grant applications are submitted with the abstract during the abstract submission period.
  • Early-bird registration deadline is listed as 27 January 2027, but public fees were not visible during this scrape.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The European Psychiatric Association 2027 congress is a four-day psychiatry meeting in Florence for clinical psychiatrists, researchers, early career psychiatrists and mental health professionals. The programme evidence currently lists plenary lectures, state-of-the-art lectures, debates, core symposia, EPA courses, workshops, an Early Career Psychiatrists Programme, Ask the Experts sessions, EPA Forum and sponsored sessions.

Abstract submission is open and closes on 21 September 2026. The congress accepts abstracts for Oral Communication Session, e-Poster Presentation or e-Poster Viewing, with up to five submissions per presenting author; accepted abstracts may be published in the European Psychiatry Abstract e-Supplement.

The venue is Firenze Fiera, Fortezza da Basso, close to Florence Santa Maria Novella station and served by Florence tram and bus routes.

Registration fees were not yet visible on the public congress pages read in this scrape, but the site lists an early-bird registration deadline of 27 January 2027.

Frequently asked
When is 35th European Congress of Psychiatry?
35th European Congress of Psychiatry takes place 3–6 Apr 2027 in Firenze Fiera, Fortezza da Basso, Florence.
Where is 35th European Congress of Psychiatry held?
35th European Congress of Psychiatry is held at Firenze Fiera, Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 35th European Congress of Psychiatry?
Abstract submissions close on 21 Sept 2026.
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