We’re delighted to welcome you to the EMDRAA 2027 Conference, taking place from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 May 2027, with opportunities to participate in person at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins or online.

Adaptive by Nature – The Continuing Evolution of EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy has continued to evolve since its development, shaped by emerging research, clinical experience and its application across an increasingly diverse range of populations, presentations and settings.

The 2027 conference theme, Adaptive by Nature – The Continuing Evolution of EMDR Therapy, invites us to explore how EMDR therapy continues to evolve in response to new evidence, emerging clinical challenges and our growing understanding of trauma and its treatment.

The theme provides a broad platform to explore developments in research, theory and clinical practice, including how EMDR therapy is being applied, adapted and integrated across different populations, presentations and contexts. It also creates space to reflect on what is changing, what we are learning, and how the field can continue to evolve while remaining grounded in the principles that underpin EMDR therapy.

Across three days, the conference will bring together clinicians, researchers and leaders from Australia and internationally to share emerging knowledge, examine developments in practice and consider where EMDR therapy is heading next.

Consultants’ Day and the Pre-Conference Workshops will run concurrently on Thursday, followed by the two-day main conference on Friday and Saturday.

The main conference will be delivered in a hybrid format, with delegates able to attend in person in Melbourne or online.

We look forward to sharing further details as the program takes shape, including keynote and invited speakers, workshops, registration information and opportunities to contribute to the program.