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The WPA is psychiatry’s global association representing 140 psychiatric societies in 120 countries and supporting more than 250,000 psychiatrists and promoting collaborative work in specialist areas of psychiatry.

WCP23 is your opportunity to join a community and connect with industry professionals for four days of dynamic exchanges via networking opportunities, guaranteed to leave you well-equipped, energized, and ready to revitalize your career. Participants will be among the first to hear from the experts about current knowledge and perspectives for action, emerging data, and analytics trends while expanding their network and gaining new insights from those who face similar challenges.

Why Attend?

Scientific Program

Inspiring scientific program with numerous sessions and lectures that examine and discuss all the crucial issues in psychiatry and mental health, and convoy our present scientific and technological revolution.

Congress Committees

WCP23 Supervisory, Organizing, and Scientific Committees consist of some of the most established and well-known professionals in the field of psychiatry.

Truly Diverse

WCP23 aims to the diversity of the program, speakers, and participants which offers opportunities to explore and share best practices across settings of all kinds all around the world.

Meet Your Colleagues

The congress will bring together over 4000 scientists, researchers, practitioners, device developers, and healthcare providers from around the globe to share an unforgettable experience together.

In the run-up to the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry, we talk to Prof. Afzal Javed, WPA President, and Prof. Johannes Wancata, local host, who discuss the importance of this year’s congress and why you should attend.

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Why attend?

Hear from the Experts

Profit from up-to-date research data, high-quality scientific content, and diverse session types. Learn how the newest techniques in psychiatry can be used practically to support people affected by mental ill-health, their families and friends, and community groups.

Influence Psychiatry

Play an important part in moving science forward. Present your innovative discoveries and share your scientific conclusions with colleagues across disciplines on a world-class platform. Receive useful feedback, and international recognition, and give your input into shaping the future of the field.

Gain New Knowledge

WCP23 will convey knowledge from multiple disciplines about current practice, and future developments in psychopathology, biologic psychiatry, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric training, psychotherapy, social psychiatry, rehabilitation, prevention, or services organization.

Meet Your Colleagues

The congress will bring together over 4000 scientists, researchers, practitioners, device developers, and healthcare providers from around the globe to share an unforgettable experience together.

WCP 2023 in Numbers

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Full of inspiring scientific content and networking opportunities

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Which you can collect by attending our various scientific sessions

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Dealing with current knowledge and perspectives for action in psychiatry

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Presenting innovative and exciting trends and developments in person

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Expected to attend the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna
Scientific program

WCP23 will examine and discuss all the crucial issues in psychiatry and mental health. We are setting up an inspiring scientific program with numerous sessions and lectures that convoy our present scientific and technological revolution.

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Congress Committees

WCP23 Supervisory, Organizing, and Scientific Committees consist of some of the most established and well-known professionals in the field of psychiatry. Their valuable contribution will ensure the success of this upcoming congress.

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Truly Global

The diversity of the hosting Austrian region encourages diversity in the program, with opportunities to explore and share best practices across settings of all kinds all around the world.

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Meet the Faculty

WCP23 will be an amazing platform to meet scientists, practitioners, researchers, and mental health professionals to consider advocacy, planning, and policymaking across sectors to promote the advancement of psychiatry and mental health in all countries around the globe.

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Get Ready for Vienna

Austria’s capital Vienna offers a blend of imperial traditions, music, and endearing charm. A city that inspires with the old and the new alike, and always has a cosy place available in a coffee house or wine tavern.
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Venue Location

Austria Center Vienna (ACV)

Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Wien, Austria

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Connect online with industry professionals for four days of dynamic exchanges and networking opportunities, guaranteed to leave you well-equipped, energized, and ready to revitalize your career. Be among the first to hear from the experts about emerging data and analytics trends. Expand your network with more than 4000 of your peers and gain insights from those who face similar challenges. Analyze, test, and compare innovative technology and practices that will add the most value to your professional development.