Join us in Melbourne for an unforgettable College Congress in 2026.

Experience the perfect blend of coffee, culture, and cutting-edge psychiatry at the premier 2026 mental health conference in vibrant Melbourne! Against the backdrop of our multicultural metropolis, we’ll explore groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and the future of psychiatric care.

Our Congress theme—Reform and Renewal: Towards Healing, Equity and Trust—challenges us to rethink mental health systems, embrace widened perspectives and drive trustworthy change. Engage in dynamic discussions, gain fresh insights from global leaders, and connect with like-minded professionals over Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee.

From laneway cafés to cultural festivals, Melbourne offers the perfect setting for inspiration and collaboration. Whether you’re drawn to policy reform, clinical innovation, or emerging research, this Congress promises to spark new ideas and forge meaningful connections.

Join us in Melbourne—where psychiatry meets culture, critique, collaboration, and change.

Associate Professors Judith Hope and Samantha Loi
Co-Convenors
On behalf of the RANZCP 2026 Congress Local Organising Committee

Keynote speakers:

• Professor Vikram Patel, USA
• Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Australia

Key Dates

• Abstract submission opens (pre-Congress workshops and Congress): July 2025
• Abstract submission closes (pre-Congress workshops): August 2025
• Abstract submission closes (Congress abstracts): October 2025
• Registration opens: October 2025
• Early bird registration closes: February 2026