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Information about conferences and other events that relate to the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program goals of employee health and well-being and organizational performance. Events come from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, human resources, health promotion and employee benefits.
Listings are provided for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, inclusion of an event does not reflect endorsement or sponsorship by the American Psychological Association, APA Practice Organization or the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program.
ASTD 2008 International Conference & Exposition
June 1-4, 2008 • San Diego, CA
This event is for workplace learning and performance professionals and features over 200 educational sessions from industry-leading experts.
6th International Conference on Workplace Bullying
June 4-6, 2008 • Université du Québec à Montréal • Montréal, Canada
Researchers and speakers will share knowledge on workplace bullying with the aim of providing rich programming which will foster numerous exchanges, debates and reflection by all conference participants.
32nd Annual IPMAAC Conference on Personnel Assessment
June 8-11, 2008 • Marriott City Center • Oakland, CA
Training workshops on foundation and advanced topics are offered as part of the annual conference.
28th Organization Development World Congress: "Making Change Happen"
June 8-14, 2008 • Cagliari Castle • Sardinia, Italy
You are invited to come and share with us some of the exciting things you are doing and learn from others. Our usual format is twenty minutes for your presentation and ten minutes for a discussion of your ideas with the audience.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Annual Convention
June 12-14, 2008 • Marriott Halifax Harbourfront • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
To include speakers: Steven Pinker, PhD, Hazel Markus, PhD, and Carol Ryff, PhD.
3rd Annual Alabama Governor’s Conference on Obesity: Prevention, Assessment & Treatment
June 12-13, 2008 • Bryant Conference Center • Tuscaloosa, AL
This conference is designed to link communities with health professionals through presentations about solutions from which the professionals can learn and incorporate into their practice-related activities.
SHRM 60th Annual Conference & Exposition
June 22-25, 2008 • McCormick Place • Chicago, IL
The SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition offers comprehensive and relevant professional development programs. Attendance will improve your knowledge, skills and abilities as an HR professional.
Safety and Health: A Societal Responsibility
June 29-July 2, 2008 • COEX Convention Center • Seoul, Korea
The 24th APOSHO Annual Conference held concurrently with the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work will be a great opportunity for specialists in safety and health from all around the world including the Asia-Pacific region to share their own valuable experiences and technologies.
International Conference on Emotional Intelligence
June 30-July 1, 2008 • Westin Michigan Avenue • Chicago, IL
ICEI aims to bring together a diverse collection of Emotional Intelligence practitioners and business experts to offer attendees a well rounded conference experience.
2008 Academy of Management Annual Meeting
August 8-13, 2008 • Anaheim, CA
This year’s theme will be: “The Questions We Ask”
116th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association
August 14-17, 2008 • Boston, MA
Call for programs deadline is December 3, 2007.
ICOH-WOPS International Conference: “Psychosocial Factors at Work: From Knowledge to Action”
September 1-4, 2008 • Hôtel Loews Le Concorde • Québec City, Canada
The 2008 conference will address four major themes: Preventive interventions; Disability management and Return to work; Psychological harassment at work; and Public policies on mental health at work.
3rd Canadian Congress on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace
September 5, 2008 • Loews Le Concorde Hotel • Quebec City, Canada
This congress is an opportunity to bring together organizational stakeholders and Canadian researchers to exchange their expertise and views on the prevention of work-related stress.
HERO Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions
September 23-25, 2008 • InterContinental • New Orleans, LA
The success of this event lies in the format – all events are highly interactive, with the time shared between the facilitators and participants.
2008 SHRM Strategy Conference
September 24-27, 2008 • Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa • Palm Springs, CA
Confirmed speakers include Keith Ferrazzia Eric Greitens, Daniel C. Esty, and Ann Rhoades.
ISPI Fall Conference
September 24-27, 2008 • Albuquerque, NM
The theme for the 2008 International Society for Performance Improvement Fall Conference is Achieving Business Results through Performance Improvement: Connecting People, Processes, and the Organization.
3rd Annual “The Moment of Change” Intervention Conference
September 29-October 1, 2008 • Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel • Santa Monica, CA
Join the National Business Coalition On Health for the third annual Intervention Conference.
The Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP) Conference
October 2-4, 2008 • Club Quarters • Chicago, IL
The theme of AEPP’s 16th Annual International Conference is “Maintaining an Ethical and Socially Responsible Workplace.”
OD Network Conference
October 19-22, 2008 • Renaissance Austin Hotel • Austin, TX
Join a dynamic community of OD practitioners at the 2008 OD Network conference.
Society for Human Resource Management Conference: Workplace Diversity
October 27-29, 2008 • Atlanta, GA
Confirmed speakers include Bill Strickland, Frans Johansson, and Lisa Ling.
13th Annual Conference of the National Business Coalition On Health
November 9-11, 2008 • JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue • Washington, DC
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8th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
November 12-14, 2008 • University of Valencia • Valencia, Spain
Confirmed keynote speakers for the ‘Putting knowledge into practice’ conference include Arnold Bakker (Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and Tores Theorell (Karolinska Institute, Sweden).
18th Annual National Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE)
February 3-4, 2009 • Tampa Waterfront Convention Center • Tampa, FL
The theme of this year’s conference is "The Biggest Challenge Remains: Addressing the Most Intractable Cost Problem Facing American Employers."
18th Annual National Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE)
February 3-4, 2009 • Tampa Waterfront Convention Center • Tampa, FL
The theme of this year’s conference is "The Biggest Challenge Remains: Addressing the Most Intractable Cost Problem Facing American Employers."
The Society of Psychologists in Management (SPIM) Conference
February 4-7, 2009 • Hilton San Diego Resort • San Diego, CA
SPIM 2009 is held immediately before the Division 13 Society for Consulting Psychology Mid-Winter Meeting which will be held in the same location.
The Society of Consulting Psychology’s 17th Annual Mid-Winter Conference
February 6-8, 2009 • Hilton Hotel • San Diego, CA
Join SCP for this timely, relevant, and interesting means of broadening your awareness, increasing your skills, gaining CE credits, and networking with your colleagues.
Association for Community Health Improvement's Sixth National Conference: Spring Training for Health Champions
March 11-13, 2009 • Wilshire Grand Hotel • Los Angeles, CA
Mark your calendar now for the Association for Community Health Improvement's sixth national conference.
Occupational Health: A Basic Right at Work - An Asset to Society
March 22-27, 2009 • Cape Town International Conference Center • Cape Town, South Africa
Sponsored by the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), the program will bring together, for the first time in Sub Saharan Africa, an international panel of experts.
SIOP Annual Conference
April 2-4, 2009 • Sheraton New Orleans Hotel • New Orleans, LA
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2009 Annual International Performance Improvement Conference
April 19-22, 2009 • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel • Orlando, FL
The goal of the International Society for Performance Improvement's (ISPI) Conference is to continue to shape the future of performance improvement through learning, sharing, working together, and networking.
ASTD International Conference & Exposition
May 31-June 3, 2009 • Washington, DC
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Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Annual Convention
June 11-13, 2009 • Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth • Montréal, Québec, Canada
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APA Annual Convention
August 6-9, 2009 • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Work, Stress, and Health 2009: Global Concerns and Approaches
November 4-7, 2009 • Caribe Hilton • San Juan, Puerto Rico
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To suggest an upcoming event for listing, email the name, date, location and link to the event's home page to phwa@apa.org.
"As a result of our focus on creating a good working environment, ARUP has enjoyed high morale and productivity, low turnover and absenteeism, enhanced recruitment and retention, and positive customer relations."
Carl R. Kjeldsberg, M.D.
CEO and Chairman of the Board, ARUP Laboratories, Past Winner, Utah