The SEA Annual Conference
A day for the existential community.
SAT 22 AUG 2026 · REGENT’S UNIVERSITY, LONDON
The Society’s flagship event brings members together for a day of keynotes, papers and workshops. The programme firms up over the spring — keynote speakers and the call for papers are announced here first.
This year’s theme
“To be confirmed — the conference theme will be published here.”
The call for papers opens in the spring. We welcome proposals from members and students across clinical, theoretical and training strands. Presentations are typically 45 minutes including discussion.
How to propose a paper
Clinical practice
Papers and case discussions from the consulting room.
Theory & philosophy
Phenomenology, the existential tradition, and its contemporary readings.
Training & supervision
Formation, ethics and the supervisory relationship.
- ?MorningSpeaker to be announcedOpening keynote
- ?AfternoonSpeaker to be announcedAfternoon keynote
Speakers are announced here as they are confirmed.
Getting there & access
Venue, travel and access information will be published here closer to the date. If you have specific access requirements, please let us know when you book.
Bursaries
A limited number of bursary places are available for students and unwaged members, supported by the SEA Bursary Fund.