International Applied Military Psychology Symposium (IAMPS) 2026

Military Psychology in a Time of VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.

Please join us for the International Applied Military Psychology Symposium (IAMPS) 2026, being held in the beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada from the 25th to the 28th of May 2026.

The theme for IAMPS 2026 is Military Psychology in a Time of VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. In line with this theme, we welcome individual talks or symposiums on any topic dealing with military psychology, including (this is not an exhaustive list, other related themes are welcome):

• Psychological resilience in military operations
• Mental health and well-being of military personnel
• Psychological aspects of hybrid warfare and cyber threats
• Ethical challenges in military psychology
• Psychological selection and training in armed forces
• Leadership and decision-making under stress
• Psychological support for veterans and military families
• Cross-cultural aspects of military psychology
• Moral injury in military context

Introduction to beautiful Kingston

Located where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal, Kingston, Ontario is a historic and vibrant city known for its rich heritage, scenic waterfront, and dynamic cultural life. Established in the 17th century as a French trading post called Fort Frontenac, Kingston later became one of the earliest English settlements in Upper Canada and even served briefly as the capital of the Province of Canada in 1841. Today, the city seamlessly blends its historic character with modern innovation. Maawanijitaadaa, Come Together

Home to renowned institutions such as Queen’s University, the Royal Military College of Canada, and St. Lawrence College, Kingston has a strong reputation as an educational and research hub. The city’s limestone architecture, often earning it the nickname “The Limestone City,” reflects its deep historical roots, while its lively downtown, festivals, and waterfront parks make it an attractive place to live and visit.

With a population of over 130,000 residents, Kingston offers a high quality of life, balancing small-city charm with urban amenities. Its strategic location between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, along with its strong economy, thriving arts community, and natural beauty, make Kingston one of Canada’s most distinctive and livable cities. www.visitkingston.ca

Symposium Venue

IAMPS 2026 will take place at the Holiday Inn Waterfront Kingston, which is centrally located in historic downtown Kingston, Ontario, just blocks from the Royal Military College of Canada, Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital, and City Hall. The hotel sits right on Lake Ontario waterfront, giving many rooms balconies or views overlooking the water.

Fifty rooms have been reserved at a conference rate of $169.00 CAD, so please book early to secure this rate. This rate will be available until (TBA, hotel arrangements in progress).

A link to secure the hotel rate will be published here soon.

Other hotels within walking distance to the Symposium venue, include Kingston Marriott, Delta Hotel, and Residence Inn by Marriott.

The Symposium

Plans for IAMPS 2026 are well under way and will include registration and a Meet and Greet on Monday 25th May from 1800-2000hrs. The symposium itself will take place from 0900hrs to 1600hrs on Tuesday, 26th to Thursday, 28th May. Morning and afternoon refreshments, as well as lunch will be provided. The conference dinner will be a scenic 1000 Islands cruise aboard the Island Belle on Thursday evening.

Conference Registration

Registration will open soon. The early bird conference rate will be $600 CAD if paid by 28 February 2026. After which, the conference rate will be $700 CAD.

The link for Conference registration is coming shortly.

Abstract submission

The deadline for abstract submission is 15 January 2026. You are invited to submit an abstract for an individual 30-minute presentation (20 minutes and 10 minutes for questions) that will be grouped with similar topics for a 2-hour symposium. Alternatively, you are welcome to submit an abstract for a 2-hour symposium, which would be a group of 4 to 5 presentations on a common topic or theme.

The link for Abstract submission is coming shortly

Please come join us in beautiful Kingston in May 2026!

Symposium committee contact: iamps2026@gmail.com