This calendar covers CME-relevant psychiatry and mental health events from August 2026 through December 2027. Indian conferences are the primary focus; a selection of international meetings that are regularly attended by Indian delegates is included at the end of each year. Events marked Expected follow the organiser's established annual pattern but have not yet been formally announced; always check the official website before registering or booking travel.
Last updated: August 2026. If you spot a missing event or a date change, the official sources are listed alongside each entry.
| Date | Event | Organiser | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| Sep 2026 | IPS Southern Zone Conference (IPSSOUCON 2026) Annual conference of the IPS Southern Zone |
IPS South | South India, TBA | Expected |
| Oct 2026 | IAPP-CON 2026 Annual conference of the Indian Association for Private Psychiatry |
IAPP | India, TBA | Expected |
| Oct 2026 | AACAP Annual Meeting 2026 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
AACAP | USA, TBA | Expected |
| Oct/Nov 2026 | IPS Eastern Zone Conference (IPSECON 2026) Annual conference of the IPS Eastern Zone |
IPS East | East India, TBA | Expected |
| Oct/Nov 2026 | NIMHANS Short Courses and CME Workshops Psychotherapy, ECT, TMS, neuropsychology and addiction; multiple dates |
NIMHANS | Bengaluru | Recurring |
| Nov 2026 | IACP National Conference 2026 Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists annual meeting |
IACP | India, TBA | Expected |
| Nov/Dec 2026 | SSDD Annual Conference 2026 Society for the Study of Drug Dependence; addiction psychiatry focus |
SSDD | India, TBA | Expected |
| Dec 2026 | IPS Northern Zone Conference (IPSNOCON 2026) Annual conference of the IPS Northern Zone; typical late-year slot |
IPS North | North India, TBA | Expected |
| 2027 | ||||
| Jan 2027 | ANCIPS 2027 75th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society; venue rotates each year |
IPS | India, TBA | Expected |
| Jan/Feb 2027 | IPS National PG Conference 2027 Resident-focused; case presentations, debates, quiz |
IPS | India, TBA | Expected |
| Jan/Mar 2027 | NIMHANS CME Workshops (Q1) Short courses in CBT, DBT, ECT, forensic psychiatry; check calendar for dates |
NIMHANS | Bengaluru | Recurring |
| Mar 2027 | EPA Congress 2027 European Psychiatric Association annual congress; strong biological psychiatry programme |
EPA | Europe, TBA | Expected |
| Apr 2027 | IPS Western Zone Conference (IPSWECON 2027) Annual conference of the IPS Western Zone |
IPS West | West India, TBA | Expected |
| May 2027 | APA Annual Meeting 2027 American Psychiatric Association; largest national psychiatry meeting globally |
APA | USA, TBA | Expected |
| May/Jun 2027 | IPS Southern Zone Conference (IPSSOUCON 2027) | IPS South | South India, TBA | Expected |
| Jun 2027 | RCPsych International Congress 2027 Travel fellowships available for delegates from India and other LMICs |
RCPsych | UK | Expected |
| Jun/Jul 2027 | IACAM Annual Conference 2027 Indian Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health |
IACAM | India, TBA | Expected |
| Jul/Sep 2027 | NIMHANS CME Workshops (Q3) Mid-year block; check for specific dates from June onwards |
NIMHANS | Bengaluru | Recurring |
| Aug/Sep 2027 | NIMHANS International Symposium on Mental Health 2027 Annual research symposium; abstract submissions open ~3 months prior |
NIMHANS | Bengaluru | Recurring |
| Sep/Oct 2027 | IPS Eastern Zone Conference (IPSECON 2027) | IPS East | East India, TBA | Expected |
| Oct 2027 | IAPP-CON 2027 Indian Association for Private Psychiatry annual conference |
IAPP | India, TBA | Expected |
| Oct 2027 | AACAP Annual Meeting 2027 | AACAP | USA, TBA | Expected |
| Nov 2027 | IACP National Conference 2027 | IACP | India, TBA | Expected |
| Nov 2027 | IPS Northern Zone Conference (IPSNOCON 2027) | IPS North | North India, TBA | Expected |
| Nov/Dec 2027 | SSDD Annual Conference 2027 Substance use disorders; addiction medicine CME |
SSDD | India, TBA | Expected |
| Dec 2027 | NIMHANS CME Workshops (Q4) Year-end block; check from October for specific dates |
NIMHANS | Bengaluru | Recurring |
Status key: Expected means the event follows the organiser's established annual cycle but has not yet been formally announced. Recurring means the organiser runs multiple events per year on a rolling calendar; check the linked website for current dates. Always confirm dates directly with the organiser before booking travel or leave.
For most IPS conferences, early-bird registration closes around 6 to 8 weeks before the conference date. Abstract submissions typically close 3 to 4 months out. The IPS WhatsApp broadcast list (join via your zone society) tends to announce these faster than the website is updated. NIMHANS workshops open registration on a rolling basis, usually 4 to 6 weeks before each event, and fill up quickly for the more popular topics like CBT and ECT training.
For international conferences, abstract submission windows close much earlier: EPA typically accepts abstracts from July through October for the following March's congress. RCPsych opens abstract submission around October for its June congress. If presenting is part of your plan, work backwards from those deadlines, not from the conference date itself.
NMC-accredited events issue a certificate of participation that you submit for credit. The number of credits varies by event duration: most full three-day national conferences carry around 10 to 15 credits. NIMHANS workshops typically carry 2 to 5 credits per programme depending on length. For international conferences, you will need to have the credits assessed by NMC separately. Keep every certificate, the registration receipt, and your attendance record; the NMC credit portal requires them all for verification.
Most full three-day IPS national conferences carry 10 to 15 NMC CME credits. The exact number is confirmed in the official conference programme; always check the programme brochure or the IPS website for the specific accreditation details of each event, as the credit count can vary.
Several IPS zone societies and teaching institutions now run hybrid CME programmes, particularly for shorter events like webinars and panel discussions. NIMHANS has offered some of its CME content in hybrid format. Online-only sessions may carry limited or no NMC credit depending on the accreditation; check with the organiser before attending purely for credit purposes.
The IPS has a travel grant scheme for members presenting research at international conferences. The WPA offers fellowships for psychiatrists from low and middle-income countries. The Royal College of Psychiatrists provides specific bursaries for international delegates attending its annual congress. Apply well ahead of the conference deadline since these grants are competitive and have their own application windows.
The NIMHANS events calendar at nimhans.ac.in/events is the primary source, though it is updated in batches rather than all at once. Following NIMHANS on its official social media accounts and subscribing to its newsletter gives you earlier notice than the website typically does. Registration for popular workshops fills in days, so acting as soon as dates are announced makes a practical difference.
The demo comes pre-loaded with real sample data, so you can click through actual appointments, patients and prescriptions.