IAGP conferences recognize the world divided into five regions, namely, Africa, Asia, Europe, America and Pacific. Regional conferences partner with a local organization in a region, who hosts the conference. These occur on a regular basis, usually one or twice a year.
The following IAGP regional congresses provide excellent opportunities of knowledge exchange and professional networking.
IAGP 2nd Regional Latin – American Congress . 24th FEBRAP Congress QUE MONDO QUEREMOS: EU, VOCÊ, NOS! / WHAT WORLD DO WE WANT: ME, YOU, US! Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. 11th – 14th September 2024.
Local Organizer: FEBRAP Brazilian federation of Psychodrama President of FEBRAP: Andrea Claudia de Souza Chair Scientific Committee: Valeria Brito IAGP representative: Adriana Piterbarg Languages: Portuguese / English & open to Spanish language contributions
Don’t miss out and sign up on the website: www.cbpfebrap.febrap.org.br
The official languages of the Congress will be English and Portuguese, but it will also be possible to make presentations in Spanish.
It will take place at the Pontificia Universidade Católica – PUC, in Minas Gerais and will be carried out with the joint work of FEBRAP – Brazilian Federation of Psychodrama and the IAGP. This Congress has two Presidents working together: Graça Campos for the General Coordination and the on site modality, and Ana Caldeira in charge of the online modality. At this moment there is a company, Wise Brading Center, which is taking care of the visual identity of the Congress, designing the corresponding logos.
We are working very energetically with the colleagues who make up the Scientific Commission: Valeria Brito, Ana Claudia Eutrópio, Debora Melo, Erico Vieira y Margareth Calmon. Our base of proposals is to carry out a scientifically inclusive congress, favoring the representativeness of minority groups, promoting multiplicity and the quality of creativity in scientific productions. Our purpose is to propose activities that facilitate diversity and exchange between psychodramatists and IAGP members, fostering dialogue with the microcultures of Minas Gerais and the university community.
We would be very happy if many members of the IAGP could participate. Surely you will receive more information as we continue working. We are waiting for you in this Congress that will have interesting experiences framed within the recognized Brazilian joy.
Cristina Martinez Taboada Adriana Piterbarg
The Ali Nawara Memorial Funds has been created by the Board of directors of IAGP to honor his name. Ali graduated from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. He was always in support and help for all groups he worked with. He added fun, energy, and compassion to all he was involved with. Believing in simplicity and the ability to share ground were his signature style.
The fund will be ongoing and dedicated to scholarships to students and young professionals from everywhere, helping them to attend our conferences and the tri-annual Congresses.
The criteria for application for this grant are:
-Applicants should be willing to do a project in their country (presentation, workshop, webinar or group work) and deliver in their country what they receive from the IAGP conference.
-After receiving all the applications, an IAGP representative will be designated to lead a meeting with all the applicants to give information and to answer the questions. After the meeting, applicants are expected to send their projects. When the scholars have been chosen, there will be meetings during the conference and after the conference about their projects.
-A mentor from IAGP will supervise scholarship recipients about how to create their project and do presentations.
22ND IAGP INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS JAPAN.
Groups and Global Crises: Challenges for People, Organizations, and Societies Sapporo, Japan. August 20 to 23rd, 2025
IAGP LOCAL ORGANIZERS: Prof. Jun Maeda Co-Chairs of the Scientific Program Committee: Dr. Kaoru Nishimura and Dr. Roberta Mineo
We are pleased to announce the dates for the 22nd International Congress of the International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP), which will be held in Sapporo, Japan. Please mark your calendars for this remarkable event, taking place from August 20 to August 23, 2025.
The IAGP International Congress is a platform for professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world to gather, share knowledge, and foster collaboration within the field of group psychotherapy and group processes. The Congress offers a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and expanding horizons in our dynamic field.
Key Details:
We are in the early planning stages, and further details about the Congress, including the theme, call for presentations, and registration information, will be provided in due course. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates and consider submitting proposals for presentations, workshops, and panels that showcase your expertise and contributions to the field.
Your presence and participation will be invaluable in making the 22nd IAGP International Congress a resounding success. We look forward to your active involvement and meaningful contributions to this international gathering of group workers.
Should you have any questions, suggestions, or need additional information in the coming months, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the IAGP and the field of group psychotherapy and group processes. It will be a pleasure to welcome you to Sapporo, Japan, in August 2025.
Warm regards,
Heloisa Fleury, IAGP President, on behalf of the IAGP Congress Organizing Committee
In addition, an annual International Summer Academy has been held in Grenada since 1999.
CHAIR: Dr. Cristina Martinez-Taboada
EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS:
Congress advisor: Maite Pi (Spain)