11th World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Congress
Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 // San Francisco Marriott Marquis // 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
The World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT) is a global multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based cognitive behavioral strategies designed to evaluate, prevent, and treat mental conditions and illnesses. ABCT is a member of WCCBT. The WCCBT 2026 Congress will take place in San Francisco, California, from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27. Post-Congress workshops will be held on Sunday, June 28.
San Francisco has a rich history of innovative psychological research in areas including CBT, neuroscience, mental health disparities, and health services for underserved populations. The theme of the 2026 Congress is “Health for All: Affirming, Equitable, and Sustainable CBT.” This theme emphasizes WCCBT’s aim to promote mental and physical health for individuals worldwide through cognitive-behavioral approaches that affirm personal agency, resilience, and identities; meet individual needs while also reducing health disparities at the population level; and are sustainable in their intended settings.