ACT 2024 Katowice

About the Conference

We are pleased to invite you to the international conference ACT 2024 Katowice "From Students to Experts", scheduled for March 15-17, 2024. This event will take place at SWPS University's Faculty of Psychology in Katowice, and is organized by SWPS University in collaboration with the Polish chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.

The core objective of this conference is to disseminate knowledge, expertise, and experiences in the field of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) while fostering a sense of community among researchers, practitioners, and students.

Our aim is to facilitate knowledge transfer between students embarking on their research journeys and seasoned researchers and practitioners eager to share their know-how. We hope that engaging with passionate enthusiasts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), and Process-Based Therapy (PBT) will be both inspiring and enriching for you. We offer conference attendees opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

Aligned with the conference's theme, "From Students to Experts", we aim to create a platform for students to showcase their achievements and take their first steps towards a successful career path, all under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Therefore, we have dedicated a substantial segment of the conference to student presentations. We extend a warm invitation to representatives from research clubs and student organizations across Poland to submit workshop and lecture proposals related to the application of CBS in diverse contexts.

Event Format

Our conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person sessions at the SWPS University’s Faculty of Psychology in Katowice with online streaming. Please note that only sessions held in the auditorium will be available online.

The conference will kick off with a full-day workshop focusing on the application of ACT, FAP, and PBT in specific populations. This workshop will be led by experts from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science Poland, alongside international specialists. The subsequent two days will feature inspiring plenary lectures, thematic workshops, symposia, and a poster session.

We understand that effective learning occurs through various avenues. Hence, the conference program will include additional activities such as meetings with interesting individuals and social activists associated with Silesia. We have also reserved time for the traditional follies, including cabaret performances, funny songs, and humorous videos related to the conference's theme, crafted by the attendees themselves. On Saturday evening, conference participants are invited to a private student party at our partner club.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, social justice, and the principle of providing open access to scientific and educational content, we are pleased to announce that all conference participants are exempt from conference fees.

Please note that the seating is limited. Following ACBS conference traditions, individual session registrations on Saturday and Sunday are not available. Instead, you may register for the entire day or both days of the conference. On the day(s) of the event, you may attend sessions of your choice based on room availability. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

For pre-conference workshops, you have the opportunity to register for a specific workshop. Make sure to select your preferred workshop(s) during the registration process.

Workshop Descriptions

Download pre-conference workshop descriptions (in English)

Download conference workshop descriptions (in English and Polish)

Download speakers' bios (in English and Polish)  

Registration Form

Important update: Conference in-person slots are fully booked!

Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm! All the in-person slots for the conference have been filled. We would like to invite you to join us virtually by registering for online attendance. Please note that online access will be limited to auditorium sessions only. You can still register for the pre-conference workshops.

In line with ACBS world conference traditions, specific session registrations for the main conference events are not available. Instead, you may register for the entire day or both days of the conference. On the day(s) of the event, you can choose and attend sessions based on room availability, as seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as you plan your conference experience.

For pre-conference workshops, you may register for a specific workshop. Complete the form and select the sessions you are interested in. You cannot sign up for workshops that have overlapping schedules.

Enrollment options:

• One nine-hour workshop
• One three-hour workshop and/or a second three-hour workshop and/or a third three-hour workshop

Places are limited, so secure your spot promptly!

If you cannot attend, please notify us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that others may use the available spots.

Organizers

Partners

Patronage

The conference is held under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology in Katowice, Jolanta Życińska, Ph.D. / Associate Professor.

Scientific Committee

• Hubert Czupała – Chair of the Committee
• Prof. Paweł Ostaszewski
• Tomasz Hańć, Ph.D.
• Lidia Baran, Ph.D.
• Joanna Dudek, Ph.D.
• Anna Gorzołka, Ph.D.
• Małgorzata Wójcik, Ph.D.
• Magdalena Dziedziak-Wawro
• Joanna Gawrońska

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Organizing Committee

• Magdalena Kosowska – Chair of the Committee
• Anna Gorzołka, Ph.D.
• Magdalena Dziedziak-Wawro
• Wiktoria Koza
• Jakub Marcjasz
• Szymon Miążek
• Emilia Mikuła
• Ewa Nyikó
• Agnieszka Szczap
• Mariola Tomsia

Location

SWPS University in Katowice, Techników 9