The RCSI’s Centre for Positive Health Sciences is proud to host the 12th European Conference on Positive Psychology which will take place in Dublin from 1-4 July, 2026. This conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and professionals exploring well-being and positive psychology from around the world.

Join us in exploring how advances in positive psychology can enhance physical and mental health across professional practice and everyday life.

Some of the featured speakers include:

• Prof. Rose Anne Kenny – what if ageing is the best part of life?
• Prof. John Cryan – Is your gut controlling your mood?
• Prof. Carol D. Ryff – What is the impact of inequality on eudaimonic wellbeing and health outcomes?
• Prof. Meike Bartels – How do genetic and environmental factors interact to shape happiness and wellbeing?
• Andrea Downie – What’s the key to making well-being central in education?
• Prof. Michael Pluess – What is vantage sensitivity and how is this affecting positive youth development?

Under the theme 'Body Meets Mind: Positive Psychology and Health for Everyone' at ECPP 2026 you will be able to:

• Attend keynote talks from leading experts in positive psychology.
• Participate in themed streams on positive education, workplace well-being, coaching, positive health, technology, arts, and many more.
• Engage in debates and discussions on pressing global issues which are shaping the future of positive psychology.
• Enjoy cultural and social experiences while interacting with colleagues and friends, old and new.
• Be a part of an ever-growing community of innovative researchers and practitioners.

Get ready for a conference full of inspiring presentations, hands on workshops and lively debates like never seen before. Be a part of the discussions that contribute to advancing the development of positive psychology.