34th Annual Conference
Gozo, Malta
Belonging and Othering:
The Stranger as the Projective Canvas
28 - 30 May 2026
The theme of this year’s conference addresses global concerns around exclusion, structural violence, identity-based hostility and the increasing social, political and institutional pressures affecting both forensic systems and clinical work.
Around the world, governments and institutions are enacting policies restricting personal freedoms, speech, and difference. These shifts generate intense societal anxieties, foster mechanisms of projection and boundary‑making, and create hostile environments for those perceived as “strangers”. The conference examines these dynamics through psychoanalytic and systemic thinking, exploring their impact on individuals, institutions, and societies.
The conference extends over 3 days, packed with an excellent range of spaces to learn and exchange ideas within formal plenary presentations from leading practitioners, Q&As, large group discussions and smaller parallel sessions.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE (more to be confirmed)
Dr Peter Muscat - Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Anna Motz - Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Dr Roberta Babb - Chartered Psychologist, Registered Clinical Psychologist and Honorary Forensic Psychodynamic Psycho-therapist
Further details will be released in due course.
VENUE
Our venue this year offers delegates a rare opportunity to have both conference facilities and accommodation provided all in one self-contained location. For those with limited or restricted mobility, the hotel is all on one level. Hotel Ta' Cenc is located on the island of Gozo, close to Malta. We have reserved some on-site accommodation for our delegates - please note that these are not available via booking sites. To secure a reserved room contact the hotel info@tacenchotel.com stating that you are attending the IAFP Conference. There are various room options available on a B&B basis (prices given in Euros).
Classic room for 2 persons sharing €190
Classic room for sole use €170
Suite for 2 persons sharing €250
Trullo for 2 persons sharing €279
Deluxe Junior Suite for 2 persons sharing €270
TRAVEL
It is advisable to book flights early whilst the prices are still fairly inexpensive. Transfers from the airport to the hotel are easily obtained. If there are sufficient delegates arriving within a limited time-frame we will arrange for a group transfer to the hotel. Transfer time will include a 20 minute ferry journey.
CONFERENCE PRICES
Until 28th February, early bookers can benefit from discounted early bird conference fees.
Current IAFP subscribers - £350 (standard price £400)
Non or lapsed IAFP subscribers - £445 (standard price £495)
Student/Trainee - £150
BOOKING
Please ensure you are a paid up subscriber before booking a Member rate.