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Convention Basics
ICPS 2023 will take place in Brussels, Belgium, 9th-11th March, 2023 at the SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre.
ICPS 2023 will take place in Brussels, Belgium, 9th-11th March, 2023 at the SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre.
ICPS 2023 will take place at SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre. APS has negotiated special room rates at a variety of hotels located around SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre. Reserve your room at the discounted APS Rate on the Venue and Travel page.
ICPS 2023 will take place at SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre. APS has negotiated special room rates at a variety of hotels located around SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre. Reserve your room at the discounted APS Rate on the Venue and Travel page.
Please see the Venue and Travel page for more information.
Please see the Venue and Travel page for more information.
APS is committed to science being conducted, discussed, presented, and published in ways that promote the lively and productive exchange of ideas. To demonstrate this commitment, APS expects all ICPS attendees to conduct themselves professionally and, out of respect for others and for the spirit of our gathering, refrain from actions or speech that could reasonably be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. View the APS Code of Conduct here.
APS is committed to science being conducted, discussed, presented, and published in ways that promote the lively and productive exchange of ideas. To demonstrate this commitment, APS expects all ICPS attendees to conduct themselves professionally and, out of respect for others and for the spirit of our gathering, refrain from actions or speech that could reasonably be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. View the APS Code of Conduct here.
Health and Safety Protocols
SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre has put in place extraordinary measures and arrangements for targeting the specific conditions arising from the health crisis linked to Covid-19. Read more about their health and safety protocols here.
SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre has put in place extraordinary measures and arrangements for targeting the specific conditions arising from the health crisis linked to Covid-19. Read more about their health and safety protocols here.
The health and safety of convention attendees is our top priority. At this time, APS is not planning to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from attendees at ICPS 2023. We will continue to monitor and adjust our plans and attendee requirements according to recommendations by experts at the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local health officials, including vaccine requirements, mask mandates, and social distancing. We will update the website with additional information on COVID-19 safety recommendations as we draw closer to the Convention.
APS reserves the right to make any changes to the health and safety policies at our Conventions. All registered attendees will be informed of any changes to these policies.
The health and safety of convention attendees is our top priority. At this time, APS is not planning to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from attendees at ICPS 2023. We will continue to monitor and adjust our plans and attendee requirements according to recommendations by experts at the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local health officials, including vaccine requirements, mask mandates, and social distancing. We will update the website with additional information on COVID-19 safety recommendations as we draw closer to the Convention.
APS reserves the right to make any changes to the health and safety policies at our Conventions. All registered attendees will be informed of any changes to these policies.
Call for Submissions
The Call for Submissions is APS’s on-line portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention/ICPS. Submission types include posters, research proposal posters, and symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person.
See the Call for Submission page for more information and to submit your research.
The Call for Submissions is APS’s on-line portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention/ICPS. Submission types include posters, research proposal posters, and symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person.
See the Call for Submission page for more information and to submit your research.
Please visit our Call for Submissions page for more information.
Submission Timeline:
- Submissions Open: 15 September, 2022
- Submission Deadline: Extended to 31 October, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM UTC)
- Review Notifications: December 2022
- Schedule Notifications: Late December 2022
Please visit our Call for Submissions page for more information.
Submission Timeline:
- Submissions Open: 15 September, 2022
- Submission Deadline: Extended to 31 October, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM UTC)
- Review Notifications: December 2022
- Schedule Notifications: Late December 2022
No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.
No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.
APS Membership is not require to submit a proposal. Anyone can submit a proposal for consideration, after creating a (free) APS profile. If accepted, the first author (whether or not they are attending the Convention) must be an APS Member or Student Affiliate in good standing at the time of the Convention. All participants and attendees at ICPS must pay the registration fee to present or attend ICPS. Being a member of APS directly benefits you and your career and offers you a significant discount on convention registration. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.
APS Membership is not require to submit a proposal. Anyone can submit a proposal for consideration, after creating a (free) APS profile. If accepted, the first author (whether or not they are attending the Convention) must be an APS Member or Student Affiliate in good standing at the time of the Convention. All participants and attendees at ICPS must pay the registration fee to present or attend ICPS. Being a member of APS directly benefits you and your career and offers you a significant discount on convention registration. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.
Symposia are 80 minutes, inclusive of discussion among presenters and the audience.
Posters are scheduled in one-hour poster sessions throughout the Convention. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster proposal is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.
Symposia are 80 minutes, inclusive of discussion among presenters and the audience.
Posters are scheduled in one-hour poster sessions throughout the Convention. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster proposal is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.
The Call for Submission page provides further details on the Call for Submissions process and proposal requirements. Please be sure to review the Poster Rules and Guidelines and Symposium Rules and Guidelines.
The Call for Submission page provides further details on the Call for Submissions process and proposal requirements. Please be sure to review the Poster Rules and Guidelines and Symposium Rules and Guidelines.
Symposium and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after ICPS is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and be paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you feel you did not receive this email after the Convention.
Symposium and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after ICPS is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and be paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you feel you did not receive this email after the Convention.
Registration and Financial Assistance
Please see the ICPS registration page for rates and additional information on ICPS registration.
Please note that APS strongly encourages online payment for registration via credit card or ACH. However, we recognize that in some cases you may need to pay via check or wire transfer, which are also accepted. Registration payments must be received in advance of the conference. Please note that APS will not accept cash payments either at the convention or in advance. Please see the ICPS registration page for further registration details and instructions.
Please see the ICPS registration page for rates and additional information on ICPS registration.
Please note that APS strongly encourages online payment for registration via credit card or ACH. However, we recognize that in some cases you may need to pay via check or wire transfer, which are also accepted. Registration payments must be received in advance of the conference. Please note that APS will not accept cash payments either at the convention or in advance. Please see the ICPS registration page for further registration details and instructions.
The registration rates are available on the ICPS registration page. Registration will be open later this year. Please check the registration page for more information.
The registration rates are available on the ICPS registration page. Registration will be open later this year. Please check the registration page for more information.
On-site registration is available; however, please note that APS does not accept cash payments on-site. On-site payments are accepted via credit card only. Register by 31 January 2023 and save with early-bird rates. Registration rates will increase on 1 February 2023 and again after 1 March 2023.
On-site registration is available; however, please note that APS does not accept cash payments on-site. On-site payments are accepted via credit card only. Register by 31 January 2023 and save with early-bird rates. Registration rates will increase on 1 February 2023 and again after 1 March 2023.
All speakers, session chairpersons, participants, and poster presenters at ICPS must pay a registration fee – which is discounted for APS Members. You do not have to register to have your submission accepted. You may register once you receive notification and still be eligible for the Early-Bird registration rates if you register before 31 January 2023.
Please note that ICPS 2023 is a fully in-person convention and you will need to register and attend in-person to present your research.
All speakers, session chairpersons, participants, and poster presenters at ICPS must pay a registration fee – which is discounted for APS Members. You do not have to register to have your submission accepted. You may register once you receive notification and still be eligible for the Early-Bird registration rates if you register before 31 January 2023.
Please note that ICPS 2023 is a fully in-person convention and you will need to register and attend in-person to present your research.
To request a letter of invitation for visa purposes, you must be registered for the Convention with no outstanding balance. Please email icps@psychologicalscience.org to request a letter.
To request a letter of invitation for visa purposes, you must be registered for the Convention with no outstanding balance. Please email icps@psychologicalscience.org to request a letter.
APS is pleased to offer two financial assistance programs to defray costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates presenting their research at ICPS 2023. You must have submitted a poster or symposium to ICPS 2023 for review to apply for these programs. Please note that you may apply to one program, not both.
Applications Open: 6 October 2022
Application Deadline: 15 November 2022
Award Recipients Notified: January 2023
Family Care Assistance The Family Care Assistance Program defrays family care costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at ICPS 2023. These costs can include childcare, elder care, etc. If selected, recipients will receive a $200 USD stipend.
Travel Assistance The APS Travel Assistance program defrays travel costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at ICPS 2023. Preference will be given to members from low and lower-middle income countries, as designated by the World Bank. If selected, recipients will receive a $500 USD stipend.
APS is pleased to offer two financial assistance programs to defray costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates presenting their research at ICPS 2023. You must have submitted a poster or symposium to ICPS 2023 for review to apply for these programs. Please note that you may apply to one program, not both.
Applications Open: 6 October 2022
Application Deadline: 15 November 2022
Award Recipients Notified: January 2023
Family Care Assistance The Family Care Assistance Program defrays family care costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at ICPS 2023. These costs can include childcare, elder care, etc. If selected, recipients will receive a $200 USD stipend.
Travel Assistance The APS Travel Assistance program defrays travel costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at ICPS 2023. Preference will be given to members from low and lower-middle income countries, as designated by the World Bank. If selected, recipients will receive a $500 USD stipend.
Program Schedule/Other Important Information
ICPS officially begins with the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address on Thursday evening; this event is followed by a Poster Session and the Opening Reception in the exhibit area. A pre-conference Teaching Institute takes place during the day on Thursday.
Invited Integrative Science Symposia and workshops are presented on Friday and Saturday, followed by a Keynote Address, and reception and poster session each evening. Submitted symposia and poster sessions are scheduled throughout all days of the Convention, starting on Thursday afternoon.
ICPS officially begins with the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address on Thursday evening; this event is followed by a Poster Session and the Opening Reception in the exhibit area. A pre-conference Teaching Institute takes place during the day on Thursday.
Invited Integrative Science Symposia and workshops are presented on Friday and Saturday, followed by a Keynote Address, and reception and poster session each evening. Submitted symposia and poster sessions are scheduled throughout all days of the Convention, starting on Thursday afternoon.
ICPS attendees will have numerous opportunities to network with colleagues from around the globe and enjoy the energy, fun, and spontaneity that only a live event offers. There will be coffee breaks and receptions scheduled throughout the Convention.
ICPS attendees will have numerous opportunities to network with colleagues from around the globe and enjoy the energy, fun, and spontaneity that only a live event offers. There will be coffee breaks and receptions scheduled throughout the Convention.
ICPS 2023 will be a fully in-person Convention. There will be limited recordings available after the Convention. APS has developed robust digital offerings, including webinars, news podcasts, and past Convention sessions, which can be accessed on the Webinars and Virtual Events page.
ICPS 2023 will be a fully in-person Convention. There will be limited recordings available after the Convention. APS has developed robust digital offerings, including webinars, news podcasts, and past Convention sessions, which can be accessed on the Webinars and Virtual Events page.
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- 2023: ICPS, 9th to 11th March 2023, Brussels, Belgium
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After the Convention, an online form will be available to registered attendees by accessing your APS Profile.
After the Convention, an online form will be available to registered attendees by accessing your APS Profile.
Symposium and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after ICPS is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you feel you did not receive this email.
Symposium and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after ICPS is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you feel you did not receive this email.
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement that is not addressed below, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at icps@psychologicalscience.org or by phone at +1 202.293.9300. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request. APS offers the following accommodations to attendees:
- Financial Assistance Programs
- Nursing Room
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
- Elevator Access
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Free Registration for any Companion, Caregiver, or Personal Assistant
- Microphones
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement that is not addressed below, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at icps@psychologicalscience.org or by phone at +1 202.293.9300. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request. APS offers the following accommodations to attendees:
- Financial Assistance Programs
- Nursing Room
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
- Elevator Access
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Free Registration for any Companion, Caregiver, or Personal Assistant
- Microphones
Please visit the exhibitor page or contact APS Exhibits and Advertising Sales Manager for information about exhibiting.
Please visit the exhibitor page or contact APS Exhibits and Advertising Sales Manager for information about exhibiting.
