International Forensic Psychiatry Conference 2026 – Bridging the Gap
A four-day international conference bringing together forensic psychiatrists, mental health professionals and legal experts to strengthen the connections between mental health, clinical practice and the justice system.
About this event
The International Forensic Psychiatry Conference 2026, themed Bridging the Gap, is co-hosted by NIMHANS Bengaluru and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). The four-day programme includes expert plenary lectures, scientific sessions, interactive workshops, case-based discussions and networking opportunities. It will explore the intersections of forensic psychiatry with clinical practice, research, courts, rehabilitation, human rights, risk assessment and mental health policy. The conference also aims to encourage collaboration between India, Australia and New Zealand. The programme begins with workshops on 2 November, followed by conference sessions from 2–5 November 2026. Registration includes access to workshops and scientific sessions, daily meals and refreshments, a two-day cultural programme and two official conference dinners. Accommodation is not included.