I. Conference Details

Dates: 27-28 December 2025 (Saturday - Sunday)

Venue: No. 1 Auditorium, Guangzhou College of Commerce (No. 300 Zhishi Avenue, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China)

Format: On-site with selected sessions live-streamed online

II. Introduction

The Asian Psychological Association (APsyA), founded in 2005 as an IAAP affiliate, advances psychological research, education, and practice in Asia. This convention focuses on "Culturally-Embedded Psychology," gathering scholars and practitioners to explore psychology's roles in diverse cultures. Featuring speeches, symposiums, and presentations, it offers academic exchange. We invite psychologists, researchers, educators, students, and professionals to join us in shaping psychology's future in Asia.

III. Convention Theme

Culturally-Embedded Psychology in Serving Asian Civilians and Enhancing Community Well-being

IV. Organizing Institutions

Host: Asian Psychological Association (APsyA)

Organizer: Guangzhou College of Commerce

Co-organizer:   Path to Success (Beijing) Education Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Daru Psychological Counseling Development Co., Ltd.

School of Law,Guangzhou College of Commerce

Institute of Legal Psychology, Guangzhou College of Commerce

Convention Committee  

Convention Chair: Professor Buxin Han (President, APSyA);  

Chair of the Conference: Researcher Buxin Han (Chair of APSyA);  

Chair of the Academic Committee: Buxin Han (Researcher, Chair of APSyA);  

Vice Chair of the Academic Committee: Professor Tjut Rifameutia (Indonesia, former Chair of APSyA);

 

Members of the Academic Committee:

Professor Michael Knowles (former President of IAAP)

Professor Annamaria Di Fabio (co-chair of ICAP2026)

Professor Tjut Rifameutia (former President of APSyA)

Professor Prakash Padakannaya (Executive Editor of Journal of Psychological Science, CHRIST University, India)

Dr. Apitchaya Chaiwutikornwanich (former Executive Committee Member of APSyA)

Professor Kyung Hyun Suh (Vice President of Korean Society of Stress Medicine and President of Korean Association of Health Psychology)

Dr. Raja Hejair (Council Member of Bahrain Psychological Society)

Associate Professor Bazarvaani Khishignyam (Secretary-General of Mongolian Psychological Society)

 

 

Chair of Organizing Committee: He Bolve  Executive Vice President(Guangzhou College of Commerce)

Vice Chair of Organizing Committee: Tang Xi Dean(School of Law, Guangzhou College of Commerce)

Secretary-General: Dr. Zhuosheng Chen (Secretary-General, APsyA)

 

V. Distinguished guests and keynote speakers (list is being updated):

Professor Michael Knowles (Australia, former President of IAAP);

Professor Annamaria Di Fabio (Italy, co-chair of ICAP2026);

Professor Tjut Rifameutia (Indonesia, former President of APSyA);

Professor Prakash Padakannaya (Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychological Science, CHRIST University, India);

Dr. Apitchaya Chaiwutikornwanich (Thailand, former Executive Committee member of APSyA);

Professor Kyung Hyun Suh (South Korea, President of the Asian Association of Health Psychology);

Associate Professor Bazarvaani Khishignyam (Secretary-General of the Mongolian Psychological Society);

Dr. Raja Hejair (Council Member of the Bahrain Psychological Society);

Professor Luo Yuejia (President of the China Psychological Society);

Zhang Ran (Chairman of Success Way (Beijing) Education Technology Co., Ltd.);

Professor Shen Heyong (Dean of the Institute of Psychoanalysis, City University of Macau);

Professor Sun Pei (Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University of Macau);

Dr. Xu Kaiwen (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, founder of Daru Psychology);

Professor Lin Chun (Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences);

Researcher Han Buxin (President of APSyA, former President of the China Psychological Society);

Dr. Chen Zhuosheng (Secretary-General, APsyA);

 

 

VI. Thematic Scope

(Including but not limited to)

• Culturally-Embedded Psychology and Community Services in Asia

• Neuroscience and Mental Health Interventions

• Psychological Ethics and Legislative Advances

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Psychology: Integration with Modern Practice

• Cross-Cultural Psychological Collaboration Mechanisms

• International Cooperation and Development in Psychology

• Legal Psychology and Social Governance Innovation

• Adolescent Psychological Assessment and Behavioral Interventions

• Frontiers in Geriatric Mental Health Research

• Art Therapy and Health Psychology

• Psychology's Role in Building a Global Community of Shared Future

• Mental Health Collaboration under the "Belt and Road" Initiative

VII. Submission & Registration

(1) Submission Guidelines

Presentation Types: Parallel Session (500-word abstract) / E-Poster

Submission Email: apsya202512@163.com

(2) Registration Information

Participant Type	Fee (RMB)	Remarks
Regular Attendee	1,500	-
Student	800	Valid student ID required

 

QR Code for Registration: https://www.wenjuan.com/s/UZBZJvkf8wN/#

 

VIII. Convention Highlights

• Dual membership benefits with IAAP for expanded global networks

• "Young Scholars Forum" and "Best Student Presentation Award"

• Outstanding papers may be recommended for publication in APsyA partner international journals

• E-Poster exhibition and award session

IX. Important Dates

• Convention Dates: 27–28 December 2025

X. Contact Information

Academic Inquiries：Dr. Zhuosheng Chen: +86-13632206005

Registration & Visa：Ms. Mengyi Shi: +86-13726018827

Email: apsya202512@163.com

XI. Notes

• Official invitation letters for visa applications will be provided upon completed registration.

• Refreshments and certificates of participation will be provided during the convention.

• Please refer to the official conference website for the most updated program.

Organizing Committee

The 7th APsyA Academic Convention

12 December 2025