Bulgarian Psychological Society

in cooperation with

Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“ organizes

XI INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PSYCHOLOGY 2026

Theme:

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY – CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Sofia, Bulgaria | October 30–November 1, 2026

 

I N V I T A T I O N

       Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the XI International Congress of Psychology 2026, organized by the Bulgarian Psychological Society in cooperation with Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“. The Congress will highlight achievements in contemporary psychology and social contexts, emphasizing scientific and practical applications.

Congress Panels:

  1. General Psychology (cognitive, personality, experimental, etc.)
  1. Psychology of Development and Education
  2. Clinical, Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
  3. Criminal and Legal Psychology
  4. Social and Political Psychology
  5. Work and Organizational Psychology
  6. Sport Psychology
  7. Health Psychology
  8. Interactive Panel: Demonstrations of Diagnostic and Intervention Methods and Techniques, Workshops, Round Tables, Symposia

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR PARTICIPANTS:

Activity Deadline
Submission of abstracts (mandatory with registration form) August 15, 2026
Notification of accepted abstracts September 15, 2026
Congress dates October 30–November 1, 2026
Submission of full reports (2 versions:Word & PDF) January 15, 2027

 

Publication: Full reports will be published in the electronic edition on the BPS website (open access) and will also appear in the Bulgarian Journal of Psychology 2027 (available for sale).

 

Congress Venue & Schedule:
Dates: October 30–November 1, 2026
Location: St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia
Registration: October 30, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM, Foyer in front of the University Aula
Address: 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM – Aula

 

Contact & Submissions:
Registration forms, abstracts, and reports must be sent online to:
Email: 11-Congress-2026@psychology-bg.org
Postal Address: Bulgarian Psychological Society, 14 Lyulin Planina St., Studio 2, Sofia 1606, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 87 769 5659

 

During your free time, you can explore prominent landmarks in Sofia, including the National History Museum, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the St. Sophia Basilica and the National Palace of Culture.

 

Hotel Reservation:

We can recommend the following hotels within walking distance of Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“:

* Crystal Palace Hotel, two minutes from the university on foot. Located at 14 Shipka Street

For reservations, you can visit https://www.crystalpalace-sofia.com/contacts or call +359 2 948 9489

 

* Central Point Boutique Hotel, 6 minutes from the university on foot. Located at 3 6th September Street

For reservations, you can visit https://centralpointboutique-sofia.hotelmix.it/ or call +359 2 996 3943

  1. Updated Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to the Bulgarian Journal of Psychology (2026)

Attachments:

  1. Registration Form
  2. Abstract Submission Guidelines
  3. Updated Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to the Bulgarian Journal of Psychology (2026)
  4. Registration Fees
  5. Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee:
Stoyo Nedin – Chair, Board of Directors, BPS & Organizing Committee
Prof. Sonya Karabeliova – Dean, Faculty of Philosophy, St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia

Prof. Georgi Karastoyanov – Chair, Scientific Committee