SCPA 2026 Annual Conference
March 13-14, 2026
This year's conference is scheduled on Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14 at the beautiful Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head. Located along the coast of South Carolina, the Sonesta Hilton Head Resort is ranked among the top hotels on the island. Come, relax and enjoy the well-appointed, newly renovated rooms. This prime location promises a dynamic and inspiring setting for our gathering, where our profession’s leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts will come together to exchange ideas, forge connections, and shape the future. In addition to two days of important updates on timely topics, one day being disignated to an Ethics seminar presented by The Trust, the conference will feature poster presentations and exhibitors. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with insightful discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and a vibrant atmosphere that will ignite your passion and drive for excellence.
Conference Schedule
Friday, March 13th
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast and Registration
9:00am-12:30pm The Trust-Sequence XIV: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice, Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch/Exhibits
1:30pm-4:30pm The Trust-Sequence XIV: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice, Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP
4:45pm-5:00pm Poster Presenter Set Up
5:00pm-6:30pm President’s Reception and Poster Presentations
Saturday, March 14th
7:00am-7:30am Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits Open
7:30am-8:30am Advocacy, Stephanie Reeves, APA Deputy Chief, Public Policy and Engagement
8:30am-9:00am Break/Exhibits
9:00am-10:00am Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Psychology, Stephanie Reeves, APA Deputy Chief, Public Policy and Engagement
10:00am-10:30am Break/Exhibits
10:30am-11:30am Addressing the Mental Health Crisis with Technology and AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Ethical, Vaile Wright, Ph.D.
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch/Awards/Exhibits
1:00pm-2:00pm Addressing the Mental Health Crisis with Technology and AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Ethical, Vaile Wright, Ph.D.
2:00pm-2:15pm Break
2:15pm-4:15pm Deconstructing OCD: Balancing Content vs Concepts, Josh Spitalnick, Ph.D., ABPP
