Call for Proposals
The Forum aspires to be a space of dialogue, creativity, and hospitality among colleagues, clinicians, researchers, and professionals engaged with psychoanalysis, within a context of interdisciplinary openness and ethical commitment. It warmly invites all those interested to participate, contribute their perspectives, and join the shared reflection on the challenges and transformations shaping psychoanalytic thought and practice today.
International Guests
The Forum will feature keynote lectures delivered by internationally renowned psychoanalysts and thinkers invited to engage with the central theme of the meeting. Keynote speakers and invited presenters will be announced progressively in this section.
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The IFPS, International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies, is an international federation with more than sixty years of history that brings together psychoanalytic societies and institutions from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its aim is to promote clinical, theoretical, and institutional exchange among different psychoanalytic traditions, fostering plural dialogue, international cooperation, and the development of psychoanalysis across diverse cultural contexts. The IFPS is committed to the principle of pluralism in psychoanalysis. Complete organizational and scientific autonomy, together with the equal standing of all Member Societies, are essential conditions of the federation.
The XXIVth IFPS Forum is the international meeting organized by the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies, dedicated to clinical, theoretical, and cultural exchange among psychoanalysts and related professionals from different countries.
The Forum is addressed to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, researchers, academics, candidates in training, and professionals interested in contemporary psychoanalysis, its clinical practice, and its theoretical and institutional developments.
The XXIVth IFPS Forum will be held from November 11 to 14, 2026.
The IFPS Delegates’ Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 11, and will last throughout the day. The official opening activity of the Forum will be held in the afternoon of the same day.
The Forum will be held in Santiago, Chile, at the Nicanor Parra Auditorium of Universidad Diego Portales. The campus is located in the city center, in the area known as Barrio República or the University District.
Yes. The program will include social and cultural activities aimed at fostering informal exchange and allowing participants to experience the city and its surroundings. Details will be announced in the official program.
The Forum will be conducted in English and Spanish. The main lectures will include simultaneous translation. Parallel panels will be organized by language and, where possible, alternating translation will be provided.
Yes. All presentations are required to include visual support in the language complementary to that of the oral presentation, in order to provide the best possible conditions for a fruitful discussion with the audience.
The Forum will be held primarily as an in person event. There will be specific instances of hybrid participation related to special Forum activities, which will be announced in the final program.
The venue has accessibility facilities. Participants with specific needs are encouraged to contact the organizing team in advance.
Yes. Registered participants will receive an official certificate of participation.
The most recommended means of access is the Santiago Metro, particularly Line 1, which runs from west to east across the city and offers a direct and safe connection. Taxis and ride hailing services such as Uber or Cabify are also available. The public bus system functions adequately, but it is recommended only as a secondary option due to its greater complexity for visitors.
It is recommended to stay in the eastern part of the city, particularly in the districts of Providencia and Las Condes, due to their safety, connectivity, and proximity to Metro Line 1. Vitacura and Ñuñoa may also be considered as secondary options, bearing in mind their more limited direct connectivity.
Yes. A list of hotels with official Forum agreements will be published at a later stage.
It is advisable to choose well rated hotels on recognized booking platforms such as Booking.com, whose reviews are generally consistent with the actual experience in Santiago, prioritizing locations in Providencia and Las Condes.
Like any large city, Santiago has safer areas and others that require greater caution. In general, Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, and the eastern part of the city are considered safe. Visitors are advised to avoid poorly lit or isolated areas at night and to be cautious of pickpocketing in tourist zones.
Information will be provided on tourism activities and visits in Santiago and other regions of the country. Given Chile’s geographic extension, air travel is the most efficient way to visit destinations such as the Atacama Desert, the lake and river regions, Patagonia, or Easter Island. Commercial aviation in Chile is very safe and reliable.
For any inquiries, participants may write to the official Forum email address info@ifpsforum.com
All updated information about the XXIVth IFPS Forum will be available on the official website and through the institutional communication channels of the event.