Overview

For over 40 years, the SIOP Annual Conference has brought together thousands of I-O psychology practitioners, educators, researchers, and students from around the world to network, share knowledge, and form lifelong professional connections and friendships.

The 2026 event will remain a full in-person-only event, allowing for an enriching experience for attendees.

The Program Committee is confident that 2026 SIOP Annual Conference attendees will appreciate this year’s robust educational offerings.

Use these resources to support your attendance when seeking assistance from your employer or graduate school.

Who Should Attend?

If you work in or adjacent to I-O psychology, the 2026 SIOP Annual Conference is the professional development and networking opportunity you’re looking for!

We’ve designed the program for those in:

  • I-O Psychology
  • Human Relations
  • Coaching and Leadership Development
  • Testing and Assessment
  • Recruitment and Talent Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Data Analytics or People Analytics
  • Organizational Culture
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility
  • Worker Well-Being
  • Psychological Safety

 

Practitioners: 4 Tips for Speaking With Your Employer

  • Select the sessions you plan to attend and share how they align with your organization’s strategic goals or needs.
  • Share how specific areas in your recent evaluation could be addressed by attending the conference.
  • Highlight educational opportunities and research presentations that can advance your research agenda or build your competence in specific practice areas.
  • Offer to share information learned with your colleagues who did not attend.

Customize this template letter to request a meeting with your supervisor.

Students: 4 Tips for Speaking With Your Graduate Program Director

  • Select the sessions you plan to attend and share how they align with your current program learnings.
  • Share how research interest connections could be made by attending the conference.
  • Highlight additional educational opportunities and research presentations that can advance your I-O psychology knowledge or build your competence in specific practice areas.
  • Offer to share information learned with your colleagues who did not attend.

Customize this template letter to request a meeting with your graduate program director. 

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans at the 2026 SIOP Annual Conference!

SIOP Annual Conference by the Numbers

  • 2026 marks the 41st annual event
  • 1,368 accepted sessions in 2025
  • Approximately 1,700 Students attended the 2025 event
  • Roughly 4,000 members of SIOP were in attendance in 2025
  • 2025 welcomed more than 300 first-time well-prepared attendees

For additional past Annual Conference summaries, visit the SIOP Museum.