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8 Behavioral health tech conferences to attend in 2026
The 8 behavioral health tech conferences worth attending in 2026, with dates, locations, and key themes.
Whether you’re after the latest research or clinical training, there’s a 2026 event that fits. Below is a rundown of the best behavioral health conferences this year:
- HLTH Europe 2026
- Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
- APA 2026
- Psych Congress
- Behavioral Health Tech
- APNA 40th Annual Conference
- Psych Congress PA Institute
- Evolution of Psychotherapy
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Best 2026 behavioral health tech conferences at a glance
These mental health conventions span psychiatry conferences, nursing summits, and digital health events, running from June through December 2026.
| Event | Date | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH Europe 2026 | Jun 15–18, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Healthcare innovation and AI |
| Lowcountry Mental Health Conference | Jul 29–31, 2026 | Charleston, SC, USA | Trauma and clinical practice |
| APA 2026 | Aug 6–8, 2026 | Washington, DC, USA | Psychological science |
| Psych Congress | Sep 15–19, 2026 | New Orleans, LA, USA | Practical psychopharmacology |
| Behavioral Health Tech | Sep 22–24, 2026 | Nashville, TN, USA | Behavioral health technology |
| APNA 40th Annual Conference | Oct 28–31, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Psychiatric nursing |
| Psych Congress PA Institute | Dec 4–6, 2026 | Orlando, FL, USA | Psychiatry for PAs |
| Evolution of Psychotherapy | Dec 7–9, 2026 | Orlando, FL, USA | Psychotherapy modalities |
HLTH Europe 2026
June 15–18, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Healthcare innovation and AI
HLTH Europe is the top healthcare innovation event in the region, bringing together more than 5,000 leaders. It links global healthcare expertise to the issues faced by European systems. A third of the attendees are at the C-suite level, including payers, pharma, investors, and government officials.
Special programming includes the AI @ HLTH Zone for AI deployment, a Global Pharma Summit on the life sciences cycle, and an Interoperability Spotlight on data exchange.
Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
July 29–31, 2026 | Charleston, SC, USA | Trauma and clinical practice
At the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, top-notch speakers are paired with the outstanding Gaillard Center venue. The 2026 keynotes will address traumatic grief with David Kessler, solution-focused brief therapy with Elliott Connie, and the process of turning suffering into wisdom with Shi Heng Yi. Furthermore, sessions will cover childhood wounds with Dr. Galit Atlas and integrative trauma treatment with Dr. Frank Anderson.
Pre-conference options include “Moving with Grief,” an experiential session for clinicians. Lunch sessions add a workshop on emotional inheritance with Dr. Galit Atlas, plus interventional psychiatry updates.
APA 2026
August 6–8, 2026 | Washington, DC, USA | Psychological science
APA 2026 is the American Psychological Association’s flagship convention, set in the nation’s capital.
The agenda runs on five pillars: insight, discovery, the lifespan, growth, and connection. A tiered stage system splits headline events, innovative ideas, and spotlight talks, with a quick “Psychological Science in 3” research format. On the Feature Stage, visionary thinkers tackle the field’s biggest questions, alongside Presidential Programming and Ethics Committee talks.
The convention runs in a hybrid format, so you can join in Washington or online.
Psych Congress
September 15–19, 2026 | New Orleans, LA, USA | Practical psychopharmacology
Now in its 39th year, Psych Congress ranks among the best psychiatry conferences in the country, with a focus on practical psychopharmacology. It’s built to close the gap between scientific training and patient care.
Steering committee members include Julie A. Carbray, PhD, on pediatric mood disorders, Rakesh Jain, MD, of Texas Tech, and Greg Mattingly, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine.
Behavioral Health Tech
September 22–24, 2026 | Nashville, TN, USA | Behavioral health technology
Behavioral Health Tech is the field’s hub for tech-driven access to care. It’s the behavioral health conference where payers, investors, HR and benefits leaders, and digital health founders gather.
The agenda runs AI agent workshops, Medicaid sessions, and the “Young Innovators in Behavioral Health” awards. The schedule opens with registration and sponsored dinners, then builds to a welcome reception on day one and the awards on day two. The Expo Hall goes hands-on, with VR demos and a Puppy Lounge on the floor.
APNA 40th Annual Conference
October 28–31, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Psychiatric nursing
The APNA Annual Conference is the largest gathering of psychiatric-mental health nurses in the US. Its 40th edition centers on “Building on Strengths,” with a focus on clinician resilience and wellness.
Presentations span addictions and pharmacology, AI in nursing, forensic nursing and violence prevention, and workplace safety. A virtual option offers two livestream choices per time block for those who can’t make it to Phoenix. Still, in-person attendees get meal sessions, product theaters, and a physical poster hall.
The program offers 115+ total contact hours: about 24.75 during the live event and 90+ more through on-demand recordings.
Psych Congress PA Institute
December 4–6, 2026 | Orlando, FL, USA | Psychiatry for PAs
Built with the American Academy of Physician Associates, the PA Institute focuses on foundational psychiatry for physician associates and addresses the limited psychiatric training many PAs receive in generalist programs.
The 2026 lineup features 14 presentations from 12 expert faculty, with core topics covering diagnostic clarity for the gray zones of psychiatric evaluation, ADHD care across primary and specialty settings, and advanced pharmacology for complex mood disorders.
Evolution of Psychotherapy
December 7–9, 2026 | Orlando, FL, USA | Psychotherapy modalities
The Evolution of Psychotherapy adopts a one-track format (new for 2026), ensuring that all 750+ attendees engage with the same ideas simultaneously. The 2026 program investigates how AI, psychedelics, and GLP-1 drugs are changing the landscape of therapy.
This shared track acts as a networking catalyst, as every attendee begins with the same material and can continue conversations in the hallways. Licensed clinicians can take advantage of super saver rates at $549 until July 17, 2026, while non-clinical attendees will incur a flat fee of $899, with group discounts for practices of five or more.
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